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Crows coach Nicks signs two-year contract extension

Crows coach Nicks signs two-year contract extension

Matthew Nicks will remain as Adelaide's coach until the end of the 2026 season after signing a two-year contract extension.

Mitchell backs Sicily after Hawks' skipper dodges ban

Mitchell backs Sicily after Hawks' skipper dodges ban

Mitchell backs Sicily after Hawks' skipper dodges ban

Mitchell backs Sicily after Hawks' skipper dodges ban

Hawthorn captain James Sicily's on-field behaviour has been a talking point with coach Sam Mitchell after he escaped suspension for kicking Andrew McGrath.

Lyon proud of Membrey as Saints prepare for Spud's Game

Lyon proud of Membrey as Saints prepare for Spud's Game

Lyon proud of Membrey as Saints prepare for Spud's Game

Lyon proud of Membrey as Saints prepare for Spud's Game

Danny "Spud" Frawley will be honoured at the MCG when St Kilda host AFL defending premiers Collingwood in a big round-two clash.

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Eagles co-captain Allen sidelined with knee injury

Eagles co-captain Allen sidelined with knee injury

West Coast spearhead and co-captain Oscar Allen has bone stress in his right knee and is expected to be out of action for several weeks.

Dockers coach Longmuir hits back at contract pot shots

Dockers coach Longmuir hits back at contract pot shots

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is happy with his one-year contract extension and says he doesn't care what the critics say.

Boak brushes off status as 'the man who saved Port'

Boak brushes off status as 'the man who saved Port'

Travis Boak will play his 350th AFL game for Port Adelaide this weekend, but the veteran says he's not the man who saved the club.

Draper poised for Bombers return, Parish no guarantee

Draper poised for Bombers return, Parish no guarantee

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to play his first game of the AFL season against Sydney, while coach Brad Scott is making Darcy Parish sweat on selection.

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Giants can win no matter who, when or where: Taylor

Giants can win no matter who, when or where: Taylor

Giants can win no matter who, when or where: Taylor

Giants can win no matter who, when or where: Taylor

Motivated by the heartbreak of their 2023 preliminary final loss, GWS defender Sam Taylor says his side can go full-throttle against any opposition anywhere.

Sicily escapes suspension at AFL tribunal for kicking

Sicily escapes suspension at AFL tribunal for kicking

Sicily escapes suspension at AFL tribunal for kicking

Sicily escapes suspension at AFL tribunal for kicking

Hawthorn have succeeded at the AFL tribunal in having captain James Sicily's kicking charge downgraded from a one-game suspension to a fine.

No quick AFL fix for Saints as they aim to button down

No quick AFL fix for Saints as they aim to button down

No quick AFL fix for Saints as they aim to button down

No quick AFL fix for Saints as they aim to button down

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says after a frustrating first-up loss to Geelong, his team must focus on regaining top form against premiers Collingwood.

Tasmania Devils hope wave of support convinces doubters

Tasmania Devils hope wave of support convinces doubters

Tasmania Devils hope wave of support convinces doubters

Tasmania Devils hope wave of support convinces doubters

The Tasmania Devils AFL club has been overwhelmed by community support after unveiling their name, colours and inaugural jumper.

Sydney never grew tired of Lance Franklin: Longmire

Sydney never grew tired of Lance Franklin: Longmire

Sydney never grew tired of Lance Franklin: Longmire

Sydney never grew tired of Lance Franklin: Longmire

Sydney coach John Longmire has dismissed media reports suggesting the club had a falling out with Lance Franklin before the legendary key forward retired.

McRae confident of righting Magpies' flag defence

McRae confident of righting Magpies' flag defence

McRae confident of righting Magpies' flag defence

McRae confident of righting Magpies' flag defence

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the Magpies' premiership defence can get back on track despite a 0-2 start, as changes loom for their clash with St Kilda.

Tasmania Devils launched as 19th AFL club

Tasmania Devils launched as 19th AFL club

Tasmania Devils launched as 19th AFL club

Tasmania Devils launched as 19th AFL club

The 19th AFL club will be known as the Tasmania Devils and a wear a predominantly dark green jumper emblazoned with a yellow map of the island state.

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Hamstring surgery to sideline Dockers' Cox for 12 weeks

Versatile Dockers tall Brennan Cox will undergo surgery to repair his injured right hamstring and is expected to spend the next 12-15 weeks on the sidelines.

McGrath goes in to bat for Sicily after AFL suspension

Essendon star Andrew McGrath says he barely felt the kick that has left Hawthorn captain James Sicily facing a one-game ban.

Adelaide's Walker on track for AFL return after injury

Adelaide's star forward Taylor Walker is on track to overcome a back injury and play against Geelong on Friday night, assistant coach Scott Burns says.

Giants star Jesse Hogan relishing his AFL resurgence

Running hot with 10 goals across two rounds, Greater Western Sydney forward Jesse Hogan is finally enjoying his football after battles with injury and illness.

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Recruit Billings gives Demons a different connection

Traded from St Kilda to Melbourne for relative peanuts, Jack Billings delivered a reminder of his class in the Demons' round-one win over the Western Bulldogs.

Suns' run on show in Hardwick system: Witts

Suns co-captain Jarrod Witts wants Gold Coast's relentless drive to become a major weapon after they out-ran Adelaide to move to 2-0 under Damien Hardwick.

Lions coach Fagan wants answers to mid-game wobbles

Brisbane are 0-2 after opening their season with losses to Carlton and Fremantle, but coach Chris Fagan is optimistic his side can still make the top four.

Dockers hit by injury carnage in win over Lions

Brisbane have coughed up a sizeable lead for the second time in as many weeks, this time going down to Fremantle by 23 points in Perth.

New leaders shine as Port crush West Coast

Port Adelaide's new leaders Connor Rozee and Zak Butters were instrumental in 50-point win against West Coast at Adelaide Oval.

Overlooked Bulldogs gun may wait even longer for return

Jack Macrae was left out of the Western Bulldogs' round one team while fellow senior player Caleb Daniel was the substitute in a 45-point loss to Melbourne.

Hawk captain Sicily among AFL trio offered one-game ban

Hawthorn captain James Sicily is among three AFL players offered one-game bans for offences in round one.

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