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Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for 'inappropriate' comment

Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for 'inappropriate' comment

Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.

Beveridge opens up about 'courageous' Bulldogs review

Beveridge opens up about 'courageous' Bulldogs review

Beveridge opens up about 'courageous' Bulldogs review

Beveridge opens up about 'courageous' Bulldogs review

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge remained confident in his job throughout the club's long review following a bitterly disappointing 2023 campaign.

Longmire backs Swans midfield after injury carnage

Longmire backs Swans midfield after injury carnage

Longmire backs Swans midfield after injury carnage

Longmire backs Swans midfield after injury carnage

Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire remains bullish ahead of his Swans' AFL round-one clash with Melbourne.

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Demons to use Brayshaw for inspiration in AFL flag tilt

Demons to use Brayshaw for inspiration in AFL flag tilt

Much-loved utility Angus Brayshaw retired on medical grounds last month but will continue to have a role with Melbourne in their pursuit of the 2024 flag.

Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue

Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue

Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue.

Webster faces big ban, 'please explain' for Clarkson

Webster faces big ban, 'please explain' for Clarkson

Two St Kilda players were on the receiving end of a spray from North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson after Jimmy Webster's heavy bump on Jy Simpkin.

Injured Bombers gun Ridley out of AFL round one

Injured Bombers gun Ridley out of AFL round one

Essendon gun defender Jordan Ridley will miss the Bombers' opening-round AFL clash with Hawthorn and probably more games because of a quad strain.

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Dees star Clayton Oliver cleared for AFL season opener

Dees star Clayton Oliver cleared for AFL season opener

Dees star Clayton Oliver cleared for AFL season opener

Dees star Clayton Oliver cleared for AFL season opener

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will play in the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney after overcoming health issues that set him back over the summer.

Demons coach Goodwin rejects 'drug culture' suggestions

Demons coach Goodwin rejects 'drug culture' suggestions

Demons coach Goodwin rejects 'drug culture' suggestions

Demons coach Goodwin rejects 'drug culture' suggestions

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has joined fellow club leaders in insisting the AFL club does not have a drug culture.

Crows' injured Thilthorpe to miss start of AFL season

Crows' injured Thilthorpe to miss start of AFL season

Crows' injured Thilthorpe to miss start of AFL season

Crows' injured Thilthorpe to miss start of AFL season

A knee injury suffered in Adelaide's final practice match has sidelined emerging forward Riley Thilthorpe, who will miss the start of the AFL season.

Saints' Webster in trouble for high bump on Simpkin

Saints' Webster in trouble for high bump on Simpkin

Saints' Webster in trouble for high bump on Simpkin

Saints' Webster in trouble for high bump on Simpkin

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster sparked a huge melee with his high bump on Jy Simpkin in the Saints' AFL practice match win over North Melbourne at RSEA Park.

Newman embraces hype as Blues launch AFL flag tilt

Newman embraces hype as Blues launch AFL flag tilt

Newman embraces hype as Blues launch AFL flag tilt

Newman embraces hype as Blues launch AFL flag tilt

Carlton head back to the Gabba for an AFL opening-round showdown with Brisbane, eager to live up to the hype around their 2024 premiership chances.

Flag focus over Brownlow for Lions' co-captain Neale

Flag focus over Brownlow for Lions' co-captain Neale

Flag focus over Brownlow for Lions' co-captain Neale

Flag focus over Brownlow for Lions' co-captain Neale

Brisbane Lions ball-magnet Lachie Neale insists an AFL premiership is his only target despite again entering a new season among the Brownlow Medal favourites.

Demons aim high after AFL off-season from hell

Demons aim high after AFL off-season from hell

Demons aim high after AFL off-season from hell

Demons aim high after AFL off-season from hell

A tumultuous off-season has turned a blowtorch on Melbourne as they seek to use adversity to their advantage in launching another AFL premiership assault.

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Sanders sizzles in Dogs' pre-season win over Hawthorn

The Western Bulldogs' big guns were outstanding in the midfield and forward line as draftee Ryley Sanders shone in a big AFL pre-season win over Hawthorn.

Adelaide's Thilthorpe in AFL trial-game injury scare

Adelaide's Izak Rankine has kicked four goals in a 67-point AFL trial-game win over West Coast, but an injury cloud hangs over the Crows' Riley Thilthorpe.

Swans recruit Taylor Adams sidelined for a month

Sydney will begin their AFL premiership pursuit with boom recruit Taylor Adams and former captain Luke Parker sidelined for four weeks because of injuries.

Port's Butters hurt in trial game win over Fremantle

Port Adelaide's dynamic midfielder Zak Butters has suffered an ankle injury in a 39-point AFL trial win over Fremantle.

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Max Holmes stars for Cats as Bombers lose Jordan Ridley

Essendon defender Jordan Ridley sustained a quadriceps injury in his side's 12-point AFL practice match defeat to a Max Holmes-inspired Geelong.

Swans hopeful Taylor Adams will be fit for AFL opener

Sydney's Taylor Adams is still a chance for an opening-round debut despite walking off with a knee injury during their 25-point pre-season loss to Brisbane.

Early alarm bells as GWS Giants beat Hardwick's Suns

The GWS Giants have warmed up for the AFL season with a comfortable win against the Gold Coast Suns, who struggled to compete at times at Manuka Oval.

Humbling 2022 loss 'defining moment' for Collingwood

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has recalled a humbling loss midway through 2022 as the defining moment in the Magpies' rise to premiership glory.

Powell-Pepper ban sets harsher penalty precedent: Port

Coach Ken Hinkley says the four-game ban for Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper sets a clear precedent of harsher penalties for concussion incidents in the AFL.

Rising star Sheezel commits long-term future to Kangas

Young gun Harry Sheezel has signed another contract extension with North Melbourne, tying him to the rebuilding AFL club until the end of 2030.

Demons new boy Caleb Windsor sizzles, eyes early debut

No.7 draft pick Caleb Windsor and St Kilda recruit Jack Billings are in the frame for selection in Melbourne's AFL season-opener against Sydney.

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