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Williams silences internal doubts in Blues' comeback

Williams silences internal doubts in Blues' comeback

Defender Zac Williams put his personal doubts to rest with a strong performance in Carlton's stunning comeback win over Brisbane in their AFL season opener.

Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset

Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset

Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset

Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset

Carlton have come from 46 points behind to upset Brisbane by one point at the Gabba, while Lions star Keidean Coleman suffered a likely ACL tear.

Clarkson fined, given suspended ban over outburst

Clarkson fined, given suspended ban over outburst

Clarkson fined, given suspended ban over outburst

Clarkson fined, given suspended ban over outburst

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been fined $20,000 and given a two-match suspended ban by the AFL for his outburst towards two St Kilda players.

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Suns brace for some growing pains under Hardwick

Suns brace for some growing pains under Hardwick

After previously playing under Damien Hardwick at Richmond, Gold Coast winger Brandon Ellis admits the Suns will take time to get used to the game plan.

Collingwood rematch not about retribution: Kingsley

Collingwood rematch not about retribution: Kingsley

One sleep from their opening-round Collingwood date, GWS coach Adam Kingsley insists his side are seeking more than revenge after last year's finals loss.

Star Cats defender De Koning approaching 'peak'

Star Cats defender De Koning approaching 'peak'

Geelong premiership defender Sam De Koning is set to return to being one of the AFL's best stoppers after having an interrupted 2023 campaign.

Lions an AFL Blue-print for Voss ahead of Gabba return

Lions an AFL Blue-print for Voss ahead of Gabba return

Replicating the long-term consistency of teams like Brisbane is now Carlton's goal after they surged home in 2023 to end a nine-year AFL finals drought.

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Goodwin buoyed by Oliver's AFL return in loss to Swans

Goodwin buoyed by Oliver's AFL return in loss to Swans

Goodwin buoyed by Oliver's AFL return in loss to Swans

Goodwin buoyed by Oliver's AFL return in loss to Swans

Clayton Oliver's performance on return after a turbulent off-season was a positive for Melbourne to take out of their loss to Sydney in the AFL season opener.

Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne.

Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle

Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle

Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle

Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle

St Kilda's Tim Membrey has spoken publicly for the first time about his mental health battles, which led to his late withdrawal from an AFL final last year.

'I have full trust in our game plan': Freo's Switkowski

'I have full trust in our game plan': Freo's Switkowski

'I have full trust in our game plan': Freo's Switkowski

'I have full trust in our game plan': Freo's Switkowski

Fremantle's perceived poor ball movement was their major downfall last year, when they finished well out of the finals race, but have they fixed the problem?

Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns

Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns

Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns

Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns

Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast.

'I lost trust in my body': Eagles star McGovern

'I lost trust in my body': Eagles star McGovern

'I lost trust in my body': Eagles star McGovern

'I lost trust in my body': Eagles star McGovern

West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern is hopeful he can put his injury troubles behind him in 2024, with a trip to Qatar helping him better understand his body.

Running man Rayner's midfield moment arrives at Lions

Running man Rayner's midfield moment arrives at Lions

Running man Rayner's midfield moment arrives at Lions

Running man Rayner's midfield moment arrives at Lions

Cameron Rayner's running ability has improved enough to earn him more midfield minutes in one of few tweaks for beaten AFL grand finalists Brisbane.

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Hardwick admits to nerves before Richmond clash

Ex-Richmond coach Damien Hardwick wants to make a statement against the Tigers, but admits he is nervous in what appears to be a big first task for the Suns.

McRae gets AFL's Opening Round push in league heartland

The AFL has launched the 2024 season in rugby league heartland and Collingwood's premiership coach Craig McRae understands why.

Richmond star Martin out of clash with Hardwick's Suns

Richmond star Dustin Martin has been ruled out of facing former coach Damien Hardwick in the Tigers' opening-round clash with the Gold Coast.

McRae defends Magpies' approach in back-to-back aim

Collingwood Craig McRae insists the Magpies are fully focused on 2024, even after recently launching a documentary about last year's AFL premiership.

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Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment

The AFL is set to rule on a possible sanction for North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his expletive-laden exchange with two St Kilda players.

Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion

Charging across the Murray River for an opening-round date with Sydney, Melbourne captain Max Gawn expects former teammate Brodie Grundy to run out hot.

AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL and AFLW players will continue to abide by the league's 12-day concussion protocols, but younger players will be treated more conservatively.

Adelaide's injured Thilthorpe out for three months

Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe will miss between 12 and 14 weeks because of a knee injury suffered in the last quarter of an AFL trial game.

Giants launch AFL season with hope

GWS captain Toby Greene has invoked rivalry instead of hatred ahead of a coming clash with the Magpies as the AFL launches the 2024 season in Sydney.

Crows' Rachele craves consistency, not X-factor status

Adelaide's Josh Rachele says he wants to become a more consistent AFL player who isn't remembered merely as an X-factor.

Port's Lord says interest from Geelong was flattering

Port Adelaide forward Ollie Lord says he never seriously considered overtures from Geelong about a possible switch of AFL clubs.

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