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Demons welcome back a hero in win over Bulldogs

Demons welcome back a hero in win over Bulldogs

After being troubled by off-field issues, Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 45-point win over the Western Bulldogs to get the Demons' AFL season rolling.

'A complete player': Scott lauds Cats young gun Dempsey

'A complete player': Scott lauds Cats young gun Dempsey

'A complete player': Scott lauds Cats young gun Dempsey

'A complete player': Scott lauds Cats young gun Dempsey

Ollie Dempsey kicked three crucial goals in Geelong's tense eight-point win over St Kilda and coach Chris Scott couldn't help but sing his praises post-match.

Taylor Walker return alone won't fix Crows: Nicks

Taylor Walker return alone won't fix Crows: Nicks

Taylor Walker return alone won't fix Crows: Nicks

Taylor Walker return alone won't fix Crows: Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says it will take more than the return of injured key forward Taylor Walker to address their concerns after a first-up AFL loss.

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Crows' fast finish falls short as Gold Coast hang on

Crows' fast finish falls short as Gold Coast hang on

Gold Coast looked home and dry before Adelaide kicked the game's last five goals to come within six points of the Suns in a low-scoring AFL clash at Carrara.

Dangerfield lifts Geelong to tight win over Saints

Dangerfield lifts Geelong to tight win over Saints

St Kilda threatened to pull off an incredible comeback until Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield stepped up to kick the match-winning goal in an AFL thriller.

Hogan fires Giants to AFL win over Kangaroos

Hogan fires Giants to AFL win over Kangaroos

GWS star Jesse Hogan kicked six goals against the young North Melbourne defence to fire his team to a 39-point AFL home win.

Ginni, the Wiz give Hawks a glimpse of the future

Ginni, the Wiz give Hawks a glimpse of the future

Small forwards Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are a big part of Hawthorn's future as coach Sam Mitchell plots the path to a finals return.

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Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash

Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash

Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash

Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash

Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury.

Demons aim to sharpen AFL connection, contest at MCG

Demons aim to sharpen AFL connection, contest at MCG

Demons aim to sharpen AFL connection, contest at MCG

Demons aim to sharpen AFL connection, contest at MCG

Melbourne have made five changes for their MCG game against the Western Bulldogs after falling to Sydney in the AFL's opening round.

Lions great wants new role for Zorko in Dockers test

Lions great wants new role for Zorko in Dockers test

Lions great wants new role for Zorko in Dockers test

Lions great wants new role for Zorko in Dockers test

Reeling from a first-up loss to Carlton, Brisbane need to make changes with two key players absent for their trip west to face Fremantle.

New play kicks goals with tale of AFL and Australia

New play kicks goals with tale of AFL and Australia

New play kicks goals with tale of AFL and Australia

New play kicks goals with tale of AFL and Australia

The Melbourne Theatre Company's world premiere production of 37, named for Adam Goodes' jersey number, tells the story of a struggling local football team.

Eagles spurred by 'annoying' wooden spoon tip - Allen

Eagles spurred by 'annoying' wooden spoon tip - Allen

Eagles spurred by 'annoying' wooden spoon tip - Allen

Eagles spurred by 'annoying' wooden spoon tip - Allen

West Coast's prized recruit will be among the new faces for the youthful Eagles as they try to rebuild in 2024, starting on Sunday against Port Adelaide.

Craig McRae rejects talk of Collingwood flag hangover

Craig McRae rejects talk of Collingwood flag hangover

Craig McRae rejects talk of Collingwood flag hangover

Craig McRae rejects talk of Collingwood flag hangover

Collingwood have slumped to 0-2 in their AFL premiership defence after losses to Sydney and GWS, but coach Craig McRae has faith his team can bounce back.

Longmire heaps praise on versatile Swans star Heeney

Longmire heaps praise on versatile Swans star Heeney

Longmire heaps praise on versatile Swans star Heeney

Longmire heaps praise on versatile Swans star Heeney

Isaac Heeney has shifted more into the midfield to cover for injured teammates this season and the move has paid huge dividends for Sydney coach John Longmire.

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Magpies still winless as slick Swans end MCG hoodoo

Sydney have snapped a five-match losing streak at the MCG as Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney starred in a 33-point thumping of reigning premiers Collingwood.

Cats strike balance between youth and experience: coach

Geelong coach Chris Scott will back a balance of youth and experience to help the Cats charge back up the ladder, starting with a round-one clash with St Kilda.

Tigers back hard-luck Gibcus as long-term AFL player

Luckless Richmond defender Josh Gibcus will need a knee reconstruction and is out for the season, with Tigers coach Adem Yze saying it is "gut-wrenching".

Giants warned of complacency ahead of Kangaroos clash

After a stunning first-up win over the defending AFL premiers, GWS coach Adam Kingsley is wary of what competition strugglers North Melbourne can deliver.

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Suns to disrupt as Rankine returns as a Crow

Izak Rankine and Chris Burgess will play for Adelaide against former club Gold Coast as the Suns look to improve to 2-0 under new AFL coach Damien Hardwick.

Essendon to celebrate flags, rivalry with Hawthorn

A clash with Hawthorn offers the dream start to the season for Essendon, who will celebrate their 1984 grand final comeback before the first bounce at the MCG.

Carlton hang on in MCG thriller against brave Tigers

Carlton have held off a brave Richmond to win an MCG thriller by five points, six days after storming home to pip the Brisbane Lions.

Magpies ready for Grundy, but can they stop him?

After his outstanding Sydney debut against Melbourne, Swans ruckman Brodie Grundy comes up against Collingwood - his other former AFL team.

Saints boss Lyon not bothered by critics' predictions

Ross Lyon insists he is simply focused on getting the best out of his team this season and not unfazed by the critics' prediction for St Kilda.

Fremantle lock in coach Justin Longmuir until 2025

Justin Longmuir has two more years to show he is the man to guide Fremantle to long-term success after being handed a contract extension at the Dockers.

Eagles' Reid named among AFL debutants in round one

Brownlow medallists Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell have been sidelined, while a handful of top-10 draft picks will make their first AFL appearance in round one.

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