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Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has heaped praise on Ryley Sanders as the draftee prepares to make his AFL debut in round one against Melbourne.

Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener

Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener

Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener

Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener

Adelaide utility Ben Keays is hopeful key forward Taylor Walker can overcome a back injury and play in the Crows' AFL season-opener.

North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

Alastair Clarkson says he wants to "focus on footy" rather than discussing his fine and suspended ban for an explosive pre-season tirade.

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Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.

Lions' 'selfishness' contributed to Blues blip: Neale

Lions' 'selfishness' contributed to Blues blip: Neale

Selfishness and complacency contributed to Brisbane's shock AFL loss from 46 points ahead against Carlton, Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says.

Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

Mason Cox has apologised for shoving Greater Western Sydney ruck coach Shane Mumford before Collingwood's AFL opening-round match against the Giants.

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

The AFL will review its inaugural 'Opening Round' but football boss Laura Kane loved the new concept, indicating it will remain part of the fixture next year.

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'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain

'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain

'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain

'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain

There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success.

GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks

GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks

GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks

GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks

GWS will be without experienced midfielder Callan Ward for at least six weeks as the star deals with a shoulder injury sustained in their opening-round win.

Latest Docherty AFL injury 'levelled' Blues: coach Voss

Latest Docherty AFL injury 'levelled' Blues: coach Voss

Latest Docherty AFL injury 'levelled' Blues: coach Voss

Latest Docherty AFL injury 'levelled' Blues: coach Voss

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues are gutted for much-loved player Sam Docherty, who will need his third knee reconstruction and is out for the season.

Suns get instant proof of Hardwick preachings: King

Suns get instant proof of Hardwick preachings: King

Suns get instant proof of Hardwick preachings: King

Suns get instant proof of Hardwick preachings: King

Gold Coast forward Ben King says the Suns got an instant justification of new coach Damien Hardwick's tactics in their win against Richmond.

Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims

Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims

Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims

Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims

Carlton chief executive Brian Cook says the AFL needs to be "concerned" about the class action alleging historic racism in the game.

GWS veteran Haynes out of the woods, in for flag chase

GWS veteran Haynes out of the woods, in for flag chase

GWS veteran Haynes out of the woods, in for flag chase

GWS veteran Haynes out of the woods, in for flag chase

After overcoming a long health battle, GWS veteran Nick Haynes is looking to recapture his All-Australian form and push for a maiden premiership with the club.

Port ace Butters cleared for AFL premiership-opener

Port ace Butters cleared for AFL premiership-opener

Port ace Butters cleared for AFL premiership-opener

Port ace Butters cleared for AFL premiership-opener

Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says dynamic on-baller Zak Butters has overcome an ankle injury and is a certain starter against West Coast.

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Oliver's AFL form one bonus as Demons lick wounds

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney says the Demons were beaten at the contest "convincingly" in their season-opening loss to Sydney last Thursday night.

Holmes unfazed by contract speculation, Judd comparison

Geelong young gun Max Holmes appeared poised for a breakout AFL season and is happy to handle high expectations and speculation about his future.

AFL to investigate Cox's 'bizarre' pre-match stunt

GWS forward Brent Daniels has called out Collingwood's Mason Cox's pre-match stunt with Giants ruck coach Shane Mumford as "bizarre".

Bruhn set to take-off as Geelong midfield evolves

After getting better the longer 2023 went on, youngster Tanner Bruhn is set for more midfield time in his second season at Geelong.

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O'Halloran up next for GWS after Ward's injury blow

GWS midfielder Callan Ward's shoulder injury is expected to sideline him for two months, opening the door for Xavier O'Halloran to step up in his absence.

Collingwood will learn lessons from GWS defeat: McRae

Collingwood may have been denied the perfect start to their premiership defence by GWS but coach Craig McRae says his players are already licking their wounds.

Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS

Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.

Yze calm in chaos as Tigers save face on the Gold Coast

Adem Yze did his best to stay calm during a wildly fluctuating debut as an AFL head coach, his Tigers rallying from 67 points down to briefly threaten the Suns.

Hardwick's Suns prevail in wild ride against Tigers

Gold Coast kicked 11 straight goals before Richmond claimed the next seven in a fluctuating AFL contest as Damien Hardwick began his Suns era a winner.

Coleman's cruel injury blow as Lions lick wounds

Brisbane have confirmed a torn anterior cruciate ligament for key defender Keidean Coleman in the wake of the Lions' deflating home defeat by Carlton.

Carlton's Docherty suffers third ruptured ACL

Carlton's Sam Docherty has suffered the third ruptured ACL of his career, with the latest setback in his horror run of illness and injury ending his season.

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