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AFL welcomes back Mark Thompson in grand final role

AFL welcomes back Mark Thompson in grand final role

Troubled former Geelong coach and Essendon captain Mark Thompson will present the Jock McHale Medal to this year's AFL premiership coach.

McLachlan backs updated AFL review system for finals

McLachlan backs updated AFL review system for finals

McLachlan backs updated AFL review system for finals

McLachlan backs updated AFL review system for finals

The AFL's goal review system has come under fire but league boss Gillon McLachlan believes a key change has it in good shape ahead of the finals series.

Out-of-favour Grundy not sulking: Demons' Lever

Out-of-favour Grundy not sulking: Demons' Lever

Out-of-favour Grundy not sulking: Demons' Lever

Out-of-favour Grundy not sulking: Demons' Lever

Melbourne defender Jake Lever says Brodie Grundy is focused on getting the best out of skipper Max Gawn, despite uncertainty over the recruit's Demons future.

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Magpies' Howe moves on from horror break as finals loom

Magpies' Howe moves on from horror break as finals loom

Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe contemplated retirement after his horror arm break but is back firing for the Magpies' finals campaign.

'Invest in Sydney': Aussie rules on the rise in NSW

'Invest in Sydney': Aussie rules on the rise in NSW

Australian rules football is becoming the preferred sport for young women in NSW, with participation rates increasing by 60 per cent compared to 2022.

Flanders' AFL future locked in with four-year Suns deal

Flanders' AFL future locked in with four-year Suns deal

Midfielder Sam Flanders has signed a four-year deal to remain on the Gold Coast after finishing the AFL season in career-best form.

Tighe stars as Dockers pip Eagles in AFLW derby

Tighe stars as Dockers pip Eagles in AFLW derby

West Coast star Ella Roberts has been awarded the western derby medal for best afield but couldn't stop her side suffering an eight-point loss to Fremantle.

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Greiser makes mark as Richmond pip Brisbane in AFLW

Greiser makes mark as Richmond pip Brisbane in AFLW

Greiser makes mark as Richmond pip Brisbane in AFLW

Greiser makes mark as Richmond pip Brisbane in AFLW

Recruit Caitlin Greiser stood tall with a late goal as Richmond came back to beat Brisbane by six points in a thriller to begin their AFLW season.

Sydney upset Giants, surge to maiden AFLW victory

Sydney upset Giants, surge to maiden AFLW victory

Sydney upset Giants, surge to maiden AFLW victory

Sydney upset Giants, surge to maiden AFLW victory

Sydney have finally claimed their maiden AFLW win, beating cross-town rivals GWS by five points at North Sydney Oval.

Garner leads Kangaroos to big AFLW win over Saints

Garner leads Kangaroos to big AFLW win over Saints

Garner leads Kangaroos to big AFLW win over Saints

Garner leads Kangaroos to big AFLW win over Saints

A strong performance from five-time All-Australian midfielder Jasmine garner has helped North Melbourne to a convincing 40-point AFLW win over St Kilda.

Nick Daicos ramps up training as Pies ready for finals

Nick Daicos ramps up training as Pies ready for finals

Nick Daicos ramps up training as Pies ready for finals

Nick Daicos ramps up training as Pies ready for finals

Nick Daicos appears unlikely to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne but he has resumed running as he pushes to return from injury.

Saints' reliable Wilkie out to blunt GWS weapon Greene

Saints' reliable Wilkie out to blunt GWS weapon Greene

Saints' reliable Wilkie out to blunt GWS weapon Greene

Saints' reliable Wilkie out to blunt GWS weapon Greene

Toby Greene presents a huge threat to St Kilda in their AFL elimination final and Saints defender Callum Wilkie is hell-bent on stopping the GWS match-winner.

Eagles coach Simpson opens up after 'big few weeks'

Eagles coach Simpson opens up after 'big few weeks'

Eagles coach Simpson opens up after 'big few weeks'

Eagles coach Simpson opens up after 'big few weeks'

West Coast coach Adam Simpson insists he's up for the fight after the club's board decided to retain him for next year despite two horror seasons.

Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks

Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks

Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks

Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks

Essendon have got their AFLW season off to a flyer with a 19-point victory over Hawthorn, after Maddy Prespakis shook off a rib injury to inspire the Bombers.

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Cats dominate Bulldogs in opening-round AFLW triumph

Three goals from Jacqueline Parry and standout displays from Georgie Prespakis and Amy McDonald have helped Geelong to a 48-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

Crows outmuscle Port to claim AFLW Showdown honours

Niamh Kelly and Ebony Marinoff starred for Adelaide as they ran away with a 30-point win over Port Adelaide in their AFLW season opener.

Blues' Cripps eager to impact first AFL finals series

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is fighting fit and raring to go for his first AFL finals series, starting against Sydney at the MCG.

Carlton hang on to beat Gold Coast in AFLW thriller

Experienced forward Darcy Vescio has kicked three goals as Carlton started a new era under coach Mathew Buck with a narrow AFLW win over Gold Coast.

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Salem has thrived since mid-season return for Demons

After a tough start to the AFL season because of health and injury issues, Melbourne defender Christian Salem has not missed a game since his round-10 return.

Demons open AFLW season with big win over Magpies

New captain Kate Hore was among a raft of contributors for Melbourne as the reigning premiers posted a 42-point win over Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.

Eagles aim to end Fremantle's AFLW derby stronghold

The Dockers lead the AFLW western derby tally 5-0, and West Coast are keen to turn the tables in their round-one clash at Fremantle Oval.

New-look Port Adelaide could show up Crows in Showdown

Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke says the three-time premiership side won't underestimate Port Adelaide, who enter the AFLW derby with new talent and experience.

Saints take pressure off Max King in AFL flag pursuit

Max King has been touted as the man to lead St Kilda to an AFL premiership but his teammates aren't expecting miracles from the young star in September.

GWS coach Kingsley's confidence key to giant success

GWS players say first-year coach Adam Kingsley has been the breath of fresh air the club needed to make the AFL finals.

Ratten open to something new after leaving Kangaroos

Brett Ratten says he's not sure what he'll do next after leaving his role at North Melbourne, but he's open to new opportunities.

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