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Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne.

Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle

Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle

Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle

Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle

St Kilda's Tim Membrey has spoken publicly for the first time about his mental health battles, which led to his late withdrawal from an AFL final last year.

'I have full trust in our game plan': Freo's Switkowski

'I have full trust in our game plan': Freo's Switkowski

'I have full trust in our game plan': Freo's Switkowski

'I have full trust in our game plan': Freo's Switkowski

Fremantle's perceived poor ball movement was their major downfall last year, when they finished well out of the finals race, but have they fixed the problem?

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Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns

Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns

Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast.

'I lost trust in my body': Eagles star McGovern

'I lost trust in my body': Eagles star McGovern

West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern is hopeful he can put his injury troubles behind him in 2024, with a trip to Qatar helping him better understand his body.

Running man Rayner's midfield moment arrives at Lions

Running man Rayner's midfield moment arrives at Lions

Cameron Rayner's running ability has improved enough to earn him more midfield minutes in one of few tweaks for beaten AFL grand finalists Brisbane.

Hardwick admits to nerves before Richmond clash

Hardwick admits to nerves before Richmond clash

Ex-Richmond coach Damien Hardwick wants to make a statement against the Tigers, but admits he is nervous in what appears to be a big first task for the Suns.

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McRae gets AFL's Opening Round push in league heartland

McRae gets AFL's Opening Round push in league heartland

McRae gets AFL's Opening Round push in league heartland

McRae gets AFL's Opening Round push in league heartland

The AFL has launched the 2024 season in rugby league heartland and Collingwood's premiership coach Craig McRae understands why.

Richmond star Martin out of clash with Hardwick's Suns

Richmond star Martin out of clash with Hardwick's Suns

Richmond star Martin out of clash with Hardwick's Suns

Richmond star Martin out of clash with Hardwick's Suns

Richmond star Dustin Martin has been ruled out of facing former coach Damien Hardwick in the Tigers' opening-round clash with the Gold Coast.

McRae defends Magpies' approach in back-to-back aim

McRae defends Magpies' approach in back-to-back aim

McRae defends Magpies' approach in back-to-back aim

McRae defends Magpies' approach in back-to-back aim

Collingwood Craig McRae insists the Magpies are fully focused on 2024, even after recently launching a documentary about last year's AFL premiership.

Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment

Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment

Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment

Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment

The AFL is set to rule on a possible sanction for North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his expletive-laden exchange with two St Kilda players.

Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion

Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion

Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion

Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion

Charging across the Murray River for an opening-round date with Sydney, Melbourne captain Max Gawn expects former teammate Brodie Grundy to run out hot.

AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL and AFLW players will continue to abide by the league's 12-day concussion protocols, but younger players will be treated more conservatively.

Adelaide's injured Thilthorpe out for three months

Adelaide's injured Thilthorpe out for three months

Adelaide's injured Thilthorpe out for three months

Adelaide's injured Thilthorpe out for three months

Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe will miss between 12 and 14 weeks because of a knee injury suffered in the last quarter of an AFL trial game.

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Giants launch AFL season with hope

GWS captain Toby Greene has invoked rivalry instead of hatred ahead of a coming clash with the Magpies as the AFL launches the 2024 season in Sydney.

Crows' Rachele craves consistency, not X-factor status

Adelaide's Josh Rachele says he wants to become a more consistent AFL player who isn't remembered merely as an X-factor.

Port's Lord says interest from Geelong was flattering

Port Adelaide forward Ollie Lord says he never seriously considered overtures from Geelong about a possible switch of AFL clubs.

AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final

Half of the AFL's 18 captains believe the Brisbane Lions can make it back to this year's grand final after losing a classic decider last September.

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Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton

Electric Tiger Shai Bolton is entering his prime years and his Richmond teammates expect him to explode this AFL season.

Former swingman Balta excited to lead Richmond attack

Richmond big man Noah Balta has been handed the keys to the Tigers' attack and is ready to repay new coach Adem Yze's faith in him.

Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown

The AFL's bid to crackdown on concussion has meant St Kilda's Jimmy Webster received a far greater suspension than he would have even 12 months ago.

St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.

Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy and emerging wingman Nathan O'Driscoll will both miss the early rounds of the AFL season through injury.

Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions' AFL leaders

Richmond's former premiership-winning captain Trent Cotchin will work with Brisbane's leaders in a new off-field role as the beaten grand finalists hunt a flag.

Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers' Hardwick reunion

Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a corked calf and the Tigers could be unwilling to risk him for their AFL opener against Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast.

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