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Bulldogs changes have helped Beveridge: Bontempelli

Bulldogs changes have helped Beveridge: Bontempelli

Marcus Bontempelli believes coach Luke Beveridge is in a "great space" to lead the Western Bulldogs and has played down friction within the football department.

Parker broken-arm blow for Swans on eve of AFL season

Parker broken-arm blow for Swans on eve of AFL season

Parker broken-arm blow for Swans on eve of AFL season

Parker broken-arm blow for Swans on eve of AFL season

Sydney's midfield veteran Luke Parker has had surgery on a broken arm in a considerable blow for the Swans just days before the AFL season gets under way.

Brayshaw's AFL retirement leaves Gawn 'devastated'

Brayshaw's AFL retirement leaves Gawn 'devastated'

Brayshaw's AFL retirement leaves Gawn 'devastated'

Brayshaw's AFL retirement leaves Gawn 'devastated'

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and Collingwood counterpart Darcy Moore have spoken of their sadness over Angus Brayshaw's sudden retirement.

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Port star scrutinised in early test for AFL bump rules

Port star scrutinised in early test for AFL bump rules

Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper will learn his fate on Monday when the AFL match review officer assesses the high bump which concussed Adelaide's Mark Keane.

Fit Nat Fyfe looms as a major AFL weapon for Dockers

Fit Nat Fyfe looms as a major AFL weapon for Dockers

Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe produced an impressive display in the Dockers' 52-point pre-season win against West Coast, and he looks primed for a big year.

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

Fyfe stars as Harley Reid has tough introduction

West Coast have suffered some more injury scares in their 52-point AFL practice match loss to Fremantle at the Mineral Resources Park in Perth.

Port's Powell-Pepper in trouble for high bump on Crow

Port's Powell-Pepper in trouble for high bump on Crow

Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper will attract AFL match review scrutiny for a high bump which concussed Adelaide's Mark Keane in a match simulation fixture.

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'No ceiling' as King commits to two-year Suns extension

'No ceiling' as King commits to two-year Suns extension

'No ceiling' as King commits to two-year Suns extension

'No ceiling' as King commits to two-year Suns extension

Ben King has agreed to extend his career on the Gold Coast, where three-time AFL premiership coach Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure this season.

Windhager hurt in slick Saints' AFL practice match win

Windhager hurt in slick Saints' AFL practice match win

Windhager hurt in slick Saints' AFL practice match win

Windhager hurt in slick Saints' AFL practice match win

St Kilda midfielder Marcus Windhager suffered a broken hand as recruits Darcy Wilson and Riley Bonner impressed in an emphatic pre-season win over Essendon.

Blues star Walsh's return unclear due to 'grumbly' back

Blues star Walsh's return unclear due to 'grumbly' back

Blues star Walsh's return unclear due to 'grumbly' back

Blues star Walsh's return unclear due to 'grumbly' back

Carlton star Sam Walsh is dealing with a "grumbly" back issue, and the Blues are unsure when he will be available to play.

We don't have a drug culture, says Demons football boss

We don't have a drug culture, says Demons football boss

We don't have a drug culture, says Demons football boss

We don't have a drug culture, says Demons football boss

Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club.

North Melbourne sack Thomas after 18-game ban from AFL

North Melbourne sack Thomas after 18-game ban from AFL

North Melbourne sack Thomas after 18-game ban from AFL

North Melbourne sack Thomas after 18-game ban from AFL

Tarryn Thomas has been sacked by North Melbourne after being banned by the AFL for 18 games for threatening a woman and other misconduct.

Retired Dee Brayshaw urges AFL to do more on concussion

Retired Dee Brayshaw urges AFL to do more on concussion

Retired Dee Brayshaw urges AFL to do more on concussion

Retired Dee Brayshaw urges AFL to do more on concussion

Melbourne AFL premiership player Angus Brayshaw has been forced into premature retirement because of concussion.

Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick

Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick

Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick

Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick

Fremantle are confident an intense AFL pre-season campaign has left them primed to succeed this year, despite their inexperienced list profile.

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Geelong's Guthrie hurts quad in AFL practice match

Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie has suffered a potential quad injury in the opening minutes of the Cats' AFL practice match against Carlton.

Demons to keep Oliver 'honest', says captain Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn insists Clayton Oliver is on the right track after the star midfielder's difficult and highly publicised off-season.

Eagles wowed by No.1 pick Harley Reid's strength

No.1 draft pick Harley Reid has impressed his West Coast teammates this summer and he'll get the chance to strut his stuff against Fremantle on Saturday.

Skipper Gawn adamant Demons do not have drugs culture

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.

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Crows' Clarke steps down as ruck coach to focus on AFLW

Adelaide's AFL ruck coach Matthew Clarke is stepping down from the role to focus solely on coaching the Crows in the AFLW.

Kangaroos optimistic after impressive Magpies hit-out

North Melbourne have showed off some dare and fast ball movement in an impressive 34-point AFL pre-season win over an under-strength Collingwood.

No sanction decided for Kangaroos' Thomas: AFL CEO

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.

Walsh, Martin in doubt for Carlton's first AFL game

Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions.

Port tip Wines to return to Brownlow medal best

Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr expects Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines to recapture top form after being hampered by injury last year.

Demons to make call on March 7 AFL recall for Oliver

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he's comfortable with Clayton Oliver playing in their AFL season opener against Sydney, or sitting out the game.

AFL stands firm on 'no stadium, no Tasmanian club'

AFL boss Andrew Dillon insists he does not deal in "hypotheticals" when probed if he would renegotiate a stadium deal with a different Tasmanian government.

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