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Naitanui backs Simpson to lead the Eagles out of mire

Naitanui backs Simpson to lead the Eagles out of mire

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui says the club's next generation of players will help lead the team back up the ladder in the near future.

Injured Wingard faces surgery with AFL career in limbo

Injured Wingard faces surgery with AFL career in limbo

Injured Wingard faces surgery with AFL career in limbo

Injured Wingard faces surgery with AFL career in limbo

Out-of-contract Hawthorn forward Chad Wingard will undergo surgery on a ruptured achilles tendon with no certainty over his playing future next season.

No regrets for Nic Naitanui as Eagles ruck star retires

No regrets for Nic Naitanui as Eagles ruck star retires

No regrets for Nic Naitanui as Eagles ruck star retires

No regrets for Nic Naitanui as Eagles ruck star retires

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui says he has exhausted every avenue to keep his AFL career alive following a serious achilles tendon injury.

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Ex-NRL boss to oversee NSW stadia after Iemma falls ill

Ex-NRL boss to oversee NSW stadia after Iemma falls ill

A sudden illness requiring ongoing treatment had forced ex-NSW premier Morris Iemma to step down as chair of the body that oversees the SCG and other stadia.

McCartin calls time in AFL after concussion battle

McCartin calls time in AFL after concussion battle

Sydney defender Paddy McCartin has announced his AFL retirement because of concussion issues after 63 games with the Swans and St Kilda.

Dees keen to move on from Clayton Oliver hamstring saga

Dees keen to move on from Clayton Oliver hamstring saga

Clayton Oliver's impressive return from his extended AFL absence because of a hamstring injury signals the end of an unwanted distraction for Melbourne.

Docker Sturt's stressful journey earns him 2024 deal

Docker Sturt's stressful journey earns him 2024 deal

Fremantle forward Sam Sturt has booted seven goals over the past fortnight to prove he has what it takes to shine in the AFL arena.

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Much to be revealed in the race for AFL finals spots

Much to be revealed in the race for AFL finals spots

Much to be revealed in the race for AFL finals spots

Much to be revealed in the race for AFL finals spots

With two rounds remaining, three AFL clubs are assured of a top-four finish but the finals picture remains unclear for the rest seeking to make the playoffs.

Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension

Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension

Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension

Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension

Port Adelaide have locked in a top-four spot entering the AFL finals by thrashing Greater Western Sydney by 51 points at Adelaide Oval.

Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin is tipped to be fit to farewell Richmond fans in one last home game when the Tigers take on North Melbourne in round 23.

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

Max King kicked six goals as St Kilda strengthened their grip on a top-eight spot with a 36-point win over Richmond, whose AFL finals dream is all but over.

Hawthorn stun Western Bulldogs for another AFL upset

Hawthorn stun Western Bulldogs for another AFL upset

Hawthorn stun Western Bulldogs for another AFL upset

Hawthorn stun Western Bulldogs for another AFL upset

Hawthorn have pulled off a second AFL upset in the space of two rounds with a tense three-point victory over the Western Bulldogs in Launceston.

Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision

Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision

Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision

Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision

Carlton coach Michael Voss believes Caleb Marchbank did get a hand to Christian Petracca's shot in the crucial moment of the nail-biting win over Melbourne.

Amiss should be among Rising Star favourites: Longmuir

Amiss should be among Rising Star favourites: Longmuir

Amiss should be among Rising Star favourites: Longmuir

Amiss should be among Rising Star favourites: Longmuir

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has booted an impressive 38 goals so far this season, but he's not rated much of a chance to win the AFL's Rising Star award.

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Clayton Oliver return has Dees upbeat despite loss

Melbourne have suffered a tough four-point defeat to Carlton but can take heart from gun midfielder Clayton Oliver's positive return from a hamstring injury.

Young Eagle Hough saved from breaking anti-doping laws

West Coast defender Brady Hough had to be withdrawn from the 101-point western derby loss to Fremantle after taking too many puffs of Ventolin.

Independent doctor will impact NRL finals: Bennett

Wayne Bennett has renewed his calls for the NRL to overhaul its independent doctor rules as the finals series approaches.

Dockers boot 17 consecutive goals to crush Eagles

Fremantle forward Lachie Schultz has booted five goals to lead his side to a 101-point win over West Coast in Perth.

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Blues on right side of review in AFL win over Demons

Carlton survived a late Melbourne fightback to post a four-point victory in a huge boost to their chances of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought.

Bombers deny North great Cunnington fairytale farewell

North Melbourne fought hard to send off retiring club great Ben Cunnington as a winner but Essendon had too much class and prevailed by nine points.

Lions survive Crows AFL comeback in tense Gabba win

Brisbane have clung on in a tense six-point win against a valiant Adelaide to ensure their AFL top-two aspirations remain alive.

Swans run over Suns to climb into AFL top eight

Sydney have fought off a determined Gold Coast challenge to run away to a 24-point victory and continue their late-season surge towards a finals spot.

AFL admits Jeremy Cameron out of bounds error

A handpass from Geelong's Brad Close to Jeremy Cameron in the final quarter of the Cats' loss to Collingwood should not have been allowed, the AFL says.

Magpies rule injured captain Moore out until finals

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore will be sidelined until the finals after the Magpies confirmed a hamstring strain for their key defender.

Richmond determined to do retiring Cotchin 'justice'

Richmond have the motivation of finals and playing well for retiring legend Trent Cotchin when the Tigers face St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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