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AFL mourns death of legendary player and coach Barassi

AFL mourns death of legendary player and coach Barassi

Ron Barassi, the first player to be inaugurated into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as a Legend, has died aged 87.

Key pair to bolster Blues' attack in preliminary final

Key pair to bolster Blues' attack in preliminary final

Key pair to bolster Blues' attack in preliminary final

Key pair to bolster Blues' attack in preliminary final

Sam Docherty is confident about his shoulder, while Harry McKay and Jack Martin are set to return for Carlton in their AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.

AFL mourns the passing of the legendary Ron Barassi

AFL mourns the passing of the legendary Ron Barassi

AFL mourns the passing of the legendary Ron Barassi

AFL mourns the passing of the legendary Ron Barassi

Australian Rules football has lost one of its all-time greats, with Ron Barassi dying on Saturday aged 87.

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Crows end Bombers' AFLW streak to remain undefeated

Crows end Bombers' AFLW streak to remain undefeated

Undefeated Adelaide have monstered a plucky Essendon to declare themselves genuine premiership contenders in a 47-point AFLW win.

Demons' Pickett cops one-match ban for Cripps bump

Demons' Pickett cops one-match ban for Cripps bump

Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has received a one-match AFL ban for his high bump on Carlton's Patrick Cripps, ruling him out of the start to next season.

Dees outclass Bulldogs to maintain unbeaten AFLW start

Dees outclass Bulldogs to maintain unbeaten AFLW start

Melbourne have kicked away from a gutsy Western Bulldogs outfit to claim a 42-point win and maintain their perfect start to their AFLW premiership defence.

AFLW's Tigers defy Giants and snake in scorching heat

AFLW's Tigers defy Giants and snake in scorching heat

After a 30-minute delay to their AFLW clash with GWS thanks to a snake, Richmond won by 19 points under scorching sun in western Sydney.

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Magpie Adams out of AFL prelim with hamstring strain

Magpie Adams out of AFL prelim with hamstring strain

Magpie Adams out of AFL prelim with hamstring strain

Magpie Adams out of AFL prelim with hamstring strain

A hamstring strain has forced Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams out of the AFL preliminary final, with the midfielder looming as a finals heartbreak story.

Demons vow to rebound from latest finals disappointment

Demons vow to rebound from latest finals disappointment

Demons vow to rebound from latest finals disappointment

Demons vow to rebound from latest finals disappointment

Melbourne are adamant they can bounce back from a second consecutive straight-sets AFL finals exit and get another premiership out of their current group.

Port lesser light set for pivotal role against GWS

Port lesser light set for pivotal role against GWS

Port lesser light set for pivotal role against GWS

Port lesser light set for pivotal role against GWS

A week after shutting down Brisbane ace Lachie Neale, Port Adelaide's unheralded Willem Drew is set to face another big task against GWS in their semi-final.

Demons' recruit Brodie Grundy poised for AFL trade

Demons' recruit Brodie Grundy poised for AFL trade

Demons' recruit Brodie Grundy poised for AFL trade

Demons' recruit Brodie Grundy poised for AFL trade

It appears almost inevitable ruckman Brodie Grundy will depart Melbourne for a third AFL club after he fell out of favour at the end of the season.

Walsh stars as Blues beat Demons in AFL finals epic

Walsh stars as Blues beat Demons in AFL finals epic

Walsh stars as Blues beat Demons in AFL finals epic

Walsh stars as Blues beat Demons in AFL finals epic

Carlton are through to an AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions after beating Melbourne by two points in a thriller at the MCG.

Garner stars as slow-starting Roos beat Geelong in AFLW

Garner stars as slow-starting Roos beat Geelong in AFLW

Garner stars as slow-starting Roos beat Geelong in AFLW

Garner stars as slow-starting Roos beat Geelong in AFLW

North Melbourne have maintained their unbeaten start to the AFLW season with a come-from-behind nine-point win over Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.

Hinkley dodges Port's triple trade talk during finals

Hinkley dodges Port's triple trade talk during finals

Hinkley dodges Port's triple trade talk during finals

Hinkley dodges Port's triple trade talk during finals

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is distancing himself from trade negotiations for three rival players who want to join his AFL club next season.

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Port coach denies punt on injured players for GWS final

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has issued a thinly-veiled barb at GWS while denying he will gamble on injured players in their Adelaide Oval semi-final.

Essendon geared up for shot at AFLW heavyweight Crows

Essendon take on Adelaide for the first time when they clash in the AFLW's round three, with both sides eager to maintain their perfect start to 2023.

Blues' Cripps primed for semi-final clash with Dees

Despite some concerns, Michael Voss says Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is fully fit and raring to go in the AFL semi-final clash with Melbourne at the MCG.

Giants embrace enemy territory ahead of Port clash

Up against Port Adelaide and their strong home support, Greater Western Sydney coach Adam Kingsley says his side draws on hostile environments.

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Demons overlook Ben Brown but Grundy remains a chance

Melbourne big Brodie Grundy is a chance to be the sub in the AFL semi-final against Carlton, while Port Adelaide have received good news on the injury front.

Blues up for AFL finals fight against under-fire Demons

Melbourne have come in for heavy criticism ahead of their AFL semi-final against Carlton but Michael Voss has warned his in-form Blues to expect a tough battle.

Former Blue Petrevski-Seton joins Foley on cull list

Samo Petrevski-Seton, Xavier O'Neill, Greg Clark and Connor West are among six West Coast players axed this week, joining Luke Folley on the cull list.

Demons' improvement a scary prospect for AFLW rivals

Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is far from satisfied despite his team's hot start to the AFLW season, urging them to tighten up defensively in round three.

Brayshaw improving during emotional time: Petracca

Melbourne star Christian Petracca says Angus Brayshaw is improving after being concussed in a controversial collision with Collingwood's Brayden Maynard.

Hardwick rules out Martin reunion at Suns in 2024

Newly minted Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has put a line through trying to bring Richmond superstar Dustin Martin with him to the Suns.

Fit-again Gunston has calming effect on Brisbane Lions

Jack Gunston's return to fitness will be beneficial to the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership charge, whether the forward is selected or not.

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