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Demons drop ruck Grundy again for clash with Hawthorn

Demons drop ruck Grundy again for clash with Hawthorn

Melbourne have dropped Brodie Grundy after just one game back in the AFL with the ruckman axed for the AFL clash with Hawthorn.

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Geelong ruck-forward Shannon Neale will have a big workload in Saturday night's must-win game against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

AFL great Lance Franklin, who has kept a low profile since announcing his retirement, will be farewelled at Sydney's last home game of the season.

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Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt and Jack Ziebell will end their illustrious AFL playing careers when Richmond take on North Melbourne at the MCG.

Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks

Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks

Coach Matthew Nicks has described Adelaide's clash with Sydney as the biggest match of his career as the Crows seek to stay in the AFL finals hunt.

Bombers clash do-or-die for GWS' finals hopes

Bombers clash do-or-die for GWS' finals hopes

Greater Western Sydney are treating their clash with Essendon as an early elimination final as the sides vie for a spot in the AFL's top eight.

Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions

Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions

A host of star forwards will return to action this weekend, with Bomber Jake Stringer, Cat Tom Hawkins, Blue Harry McKay and the Suns' Ben King all named.

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Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

A win on Saturday night over reigning premiers Geelong will ensure St Kilda make the finals and coach Ross Lyon says they're ready for what's coming.

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has called the latest allegations made against him in a long-running dispute "absolute rubbish".

Lions coach Fagan certain Magpies won't be complacent

Lions coach Fagan certain Magpies won't be complacent

Lions coach Fagan certain Magpies won't be complacent

Lions coach Fagan certain Magpies won't be complacent

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has dismissed suggestions Collingwood are more focused on finals than their top-of-the-table blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.

AFL spot audits to feature in new Brownlow safeguards

AFL spot audits to feature in new Brownlow safeguards

AFL spot audits to feature in new Brownlow safeguards

AFL spot audits to feature in new Brownlow safeguards

Betting on the AFL's Brownlow Medal will continue after new safeguards were introduced following the arrest of former field umpire Michael Pell.

Clarkson bullish on North even if McKay leaves

Clarkson bullish on North even if McKay leaves

Clarkson bullish on North even if McKay leaves

Clarkson bullish on North even if McKay leaves

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is keen for Ben McKay to stay but believes the Kangaroos can still flourish even if the key defender moves to Essendon.

Coach Beveridge puts heat on Bulldogs to lift

Coach Beveridge puts heat on Bulldogs to lift

Coach Beveridge puts heat on Bulldogs to lift

Coach Beveridge puts heat on Bulldogs to lift

Coach Luke Beveridge has urged his Western Bulldogs players to lift their game ahead of a defining fortnight in the club's season.

Bombers overjoyed as assistant, big guns set to return

Bombers overjoyed as assistant, big guns set to return

Bombers overjoyed as assistant, big guns set to return

Bombers overjoyed as assistant, big guns set to return

Essendon may need to win their last two games to make finals and assistant coach Dale Tapping and a number of players are hopefully coming back to help them.

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Demons slam 'outrageous' claims against coach Goodwin

Melbourne have slammed "unsubstantiated" and "outrageous" claims made against Demons coach Simon Goodwin.

Concussion issues force Crows winger Seedsman to retire

Adelaide winger Paul Seedsman has called time on his career, the third AFL player in two weeks forced to retire due to concussion issues.

Dockers duo Colyer, Hamling sweat on new AFL deals

Fremantle veterans Travis Colyer and Joel Hamling have produced some solid WAFL form this year, but they are no guarantees to be handed new deals.

Magpies forced into big changes for Lions blockbuster

Collingwood will be without four of their best players this weekend after ruling Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill out for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.

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Port deny succession plan after Hinkley re-signs

Port Adelaide have finally agreed to a contract extension for long-time coach Ken Hinkley as the Power attempt to win the club's second AFL premiership.

No regrets bringing McCartin to Sydney: Longmire

Paddy McCartin's 10th concussion forced him into early retirement from the AFL this week but coach John Longmire has no regrets about bringing him to Sydney.

End of Tigers era as Riewoldt joins Cotchin in retiring

Triple Richmond premiership hero Jack Riewoldt has joined fellow Tigers hero Trent Cotchin in announcing his retirement after this Saturday's game at the MCG.

Giants in finals mode ahead of crunch Bombers encounter

GWS' Josh Kelly admits his side were found out against Port Adelaide last weekend and wants them to lift their pressure for a huge match with Essendon.

Adelaide's Sloane extends AFL career with one-year deal

Adelaide veteran Rory Sloane has signed a one-year contract extension with the Crows, taking him into his 16th season as an AFL player.

Suspended jail term for local footy game punch

A local Aussie Rules player in Tasmania who punched an opposition player in the head, fracturing his eye socket, has received a suspended jail sentence.

Saints buoyed by Membrey's return for AFL finals push

Tim Membrey impressed with a typically hard-running display on return from a knee injury and shapes as a key figure in St Kilda's push for an AFL finals spot.

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