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Port can overcome injury and string of losses: Hinkley

Port can overcome injury and string of losses: Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is backing his players to overcome four-straight losses as well as injury and illness when they meet GWS in round 22.

Breust, Hawks aiming for consistency against Bulldogs

Breust, Hawks aiming for consistency against Bulldogs

Breust, Hawks aiming for consistency against Bulldogs

Breust, Hawks aiming for consistency against Bulldogs

Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust likes the look of the club's rebuild but he and coach Sam Mitchell say consistency is lacking ahead of facing the Western Bulldogs.

'Optimist' Scott remains hopeful Cats can play finals

'Optimist' Scott remains hopeful Cats can play finals

'Optimist' Scott remains hopeful Cats can play finals

'Optimist' Scott remains hopeful Cats can play finals

Geelong need to win their final two home-and-away games to keep their AFL premiership defence alive and coach Chris Scott is optimistic they can do it.

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Magpies end losing run as captain Moore hurts hamstring

Magpies end losing run as captain Moore hurts hamstring

Collingwood have rediscovered their spark, charging past Geelong by eight points at the MCG on a night they lost captain Darcy Moore to a hamstring injury.

AFL Hawks racism report author facing fraud claims

AFL Hawks racism report author facing fraud claims

Ex-AFL footballer Phil Egan, who authored a report into historical racism claims at Hawthorn, has faced court on fraud charges involving an Aboriginal co-op.

Giants pick AFL debutant for pivotal Power clash

Giants pick AFL debutant for pivotal Power clash

Drafted at pick 34 last year, forward Toby McMullin will make his AFL debut for GWS in a potentially season-defining clash with Port Adelaide.

Young switch fails to overshadow western derby 'curse'

Young switch fails to overshadow western derby 'curse'

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Hayden Young will return to his customary role in defence for the AFL derby against West Coast.

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Roos aim to send off Cunnington with win over Bombers

Roos aim to send off Cunnington with win over Bombers

Roos aim to send off Cunnington with win over Bombers

Roos aim to send off Cunnington with win over Bombers

The emotion of Ben Cunnington's last game coupled with Essendon's faltering form will offer North Melbourne a big chance to break their 18-match losing streak.

AFL rivals Dees, Blues caught up in Matildas fever

AFL rivals Dees, Blues caught up in Matildas fever

AFL rivals Dees, Blues caught up in Matildas fever

AFL rivals Dees, Blues caught up in Matildas fever

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and Carlton counterpart Michael Voss have been following the Matildas' World Cup progress in the build-up to their huge AFL clash.

Suns 150th dawns for Day as Swans face crunch clash

Suns 150th dawns for Day as Swans face crunch clash

Suns 150th dawns for Day as Swans face crunch clash

Suns 150th dawns for Day as Swans face crunch clash

Irrepressible forward Sam Day will celebrate 150 AFL games for Gold Coast at the SCG against a Sydney side seeking a win to stay in finals contention.

Essendon football boss Josh Mahoney to leave AFL club

Essendon football boss Josh Mahoney to leave AFL club

Essendon football boss Josh Mahoney to leave AFL club

Essendon football boss Josh Mahoney to leave AFL club

Essendon are on the lookout for a new football department boss with Josh Mahoney on the way out after three years in the role.

Matildas-mania could work in Crows' AFL favour: Nicks

Matildas-mania could work in Crows' AFL favour: Nicks

Matildas-mania could work in Crows' AFL favour: Nicks

Matildas-mania could work in Crows' AFL favour: Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks hopes Brisbane's home-crowd support at the Gabba is diluted by the Matildas playing in the Queensland capital at the same time.

Demons gun Oliver 'raring to go' for clash with Blues

Demons gun Oliver 'raring to go' for clash with Blues

Demons gun Oliver 'raring to go' for clash with Blues

Demons gun Oliver 'raring to go' for clash with Blues

Melbourne have been bolstered by the return of star midfielder Clayton Oliver as they face red-hot Carlton in an AFL blockbuster at the MCG.

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver

Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy has been given another chance to prove his worth and is joined by the returning Clayton Oliver for the MCG clash with Carlton.

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Injury-hit Cats turn to unheralded forward Neale

With their AFL premiership defence on the line, Geelong will bring in two-game key forward Shannon Neale to help fill the void left by Tom Hawkins.

Hero captain Cotchin retires as 'towering' Richmond man

Triple Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin will bow out of the AFL at the end of the season having confirmed his retirement after 16 years with the club.

Cats star Dangerfield rules out joining AFL Commission

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has quashed suggestions he could join the AFL Commission while continuing as a player with the Cats.

Decorated Geelong wingman Smith to quit at season's end

Geelong winger Isaac Smith, a four-time premiership winner, will retire from the AFL at the end of the season.

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Bulldogs coach Beveridge emotional over Smith departure

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge became emotional and held back tears when he paid tribute to departing backline coach and club legend Rohan Smith.

Seat of Farmer to kick goals for Indigenous recognition

A senior Labor MP wants a new seat in Western Australia to be named after the late Australian rules giant and Indigenous coach Graham "Polly" Farmer.

Port spearhead Dixon out a month due to foot injury

Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon won't play again before the AFL finals because of a fractured left foot.

Interim coach King endorses Suns' pursuit of Hardwick

Damien Hardwick is a coach every club would "love to have", says Gold Coast caretaker Steven King, as the Suns close in on securing the Richmond legend.

Injured Port defender McKenzie inks contract extension

Port Adelaide's Trent McKenzie, who has signed a one-year contract extension, hopes to return from a knee injury in the opening week of the finals.

Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett won't seek contract extension

CEO Trevor Nisbett concedes he might not see out his contract with AFL club West Coast, which runs out next year, but expects coach Adam Simpson to stay on.

Adelaide's Rankine firming to return for Lions test

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star forward Izak Rankine is a chance to return from a hamstring injury and play against the Brisbane Lions.

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