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In-form wingman Liam Henry asks Dockers to trade him

In-form wingman Liam Henry asks Dockers to trade him

Hawthorn, Carlton and the Western Bulldogs are the early contenders leading the race to snare Liam Henry after he asked to be traded away from Fremantle.

Lions defender Marcus Adams forced into AFL retirement

Lions defender Marcus Adams forced into AFL retirement

Lions defender Marcus Adams forced into AFL retirement

Lions defender Marcus Adams forced into AFL retirement

Brisbane Lions defender Marcus Adams won't return to the AFL, or play any other contact sport, due to a concussion suffered more than a year ago.

Blues great Kouta wants new AFL finals role for Curnow

Blues great Kouta wants new AFL finals role for Curnow

Blues great Kouta wants new AFL finals role for Curnow

Blues great Kouta wants new AFL finals role for Curnow

Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides believes Charlie Curnow can reach new heights in September if Michael Voss moves the star forward up the ground.

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McDonald better Demons fit than Grundy: Nathan Jones

McDonald better Demons fit than Grundy: Nathan Jones

Former Melbourne captain Nathan Jones says he'd prefer to see Tom McDonald recalled following Jake Melksham's AFL season-ending injury.

Recruits have Saints buoyant about AFLW prospects

Recruits have Saints buoyant about AFLW prospects

After a busy trade period, St Kilda are determined to do more than make up the AFLW numbers - starting with Sunday's season opener against North Melbourne.

GWS confidence growing as they aim to ride finals wave

GWS confidence growing as they aim to ride finals wave

Boosted by two solid wins before the finals, Callan Ward and his GWS teammates feel they are a dangerous September proposition for any opponents.

Giants' Toby Bedford to fight AFL ban at tribunal

Giants' Toby Bedford to fight AFL ban at tribunal

GWS will find out next Monday at the AFL tribunal whether small forward Toby Bedford is available for their elimination final against St Kilda.

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'Bizarre' position over home for Tasmanian AFL team

'Bizarre' position over home for Tasmanian AFL team

'Bizarre' position over home for Tasmanian AFL team

'Bizarre' position over home for Tasmanian AFL team

The Hobart City Council has indicated it doesn't want a high-performance centre, to be the home of a Tasmanian AFL team, to be built at two parkland locations.

In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson

In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson

In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson

In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson

St Kilda captain Jack Steele says last Saturday's loss to Brisbane was good exposure for the Saints ahead of their first AFL finals series in three years.

Sydney Swans re-sign forward Hayden McLean until 2027

Sydney Swans re-sign forward Hayden McLean until 2027

Sydney Swans re-sign forward Hayden McLean until 2027

Sydney Swans re-sign forward Hayden McLean until 2027

Forward Hayden McLean says he's excited to stay at Sydney after signing a four-year extension with the AFL club.

Freo coach Longmuir happy Eagles sticking with Simpson

Freo coach Longmuir happy Eagles sticking with Simpson

Freo coach Longmuir happy Eagles sticking with Simpson

Freo coach Longmuir happy Eagles sticking with Simpson

West Coast are sticking by Adam Simpson despite the premiership coach leading the club to the wooden spoon this season.

Berry refers to finals lessons as Lions mount charge

Berry refers to finals lessons as Lions mount charge

Berry refers to finals lessons as Lions mount charge

Berry refers to finals lessons as Lions mount charge

Jarrod Berry will refer to his notes when Brisbane's fifth-straight AFL finals campaign begins against Port Adelaide next Saturday.

Freo keen to hang onto Darcy for 'many years to come'

Freo keen to hang onto Darcy for 'many years to come'

Freo keen to hang onto Darcy for 'many years to come'

Freo keen to hang onto Darcy for 'many years to come'

Fremantle's ruck pairing of Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson has shown promise, and coach Justin Longmuir is confident it will keep getting better.

Magpies AFLW vice-captain defends CEO after criticism

Magpies AFLW vice-captain defends CEO after criticism

Magpies AFLW vice-captain defends CEO after criticism

Magpies AFLW vice-captain defends CEO after criticism

Collingwood vice-captain Ruby Schleicher says the CEO is committed to the women's team despite his controversial comments about fixture expansion calls.

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Ex-Hockeyroo Nanscawen on verge of Bombers AFLW debut

Georgia Nanscawen is ready to make her AFLW debut for Essendon after overcoming the knee injury that kept her out of action in the club's inaugural season.

Technology high on AFL footy boss Kane's agenda

The AFL is edging closer to implementing ball-tracking technology as new football boss Laura Kane attempts to lift the standard of match officiating.

Flag dream over for Demon Melksham after ACL tear

Melbourne forward Jake Melksham will be sidelined for up to a year after scans confirmed he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon

West Coast have declared they will stand by coach Adam Simpson despite a 2023 AFL premiership campaign that resulted in the Eagles finishing last on the ladder.

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Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad

Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, GWS defender Sam Taylor and Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto were among notable absentees from the extended All-Australian squad.

Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact

Carlton's Jacob Weitering has been fined for making contact to Toby Greene's face, while GWS forward Toby Bedford has copped a one-match ban for rough conduct.

Saints-Giants elimination final confirmed for MCG

The AFL's week one finals schedule includes St Kilda hosting Greater Western Sydney at the MCG before the Brisbane Lions play Port Adelaide at the Gabba.

Laura Kane hailed as new AFL football boss

Laura Kane has been appointed as the AFL's football boss on a full-time basis, while Josh Mahoney will become the football operations manager.

Hawks' Goddard declares Dees 'a cut above' AFLW rivals

Melbourne may have lost Daisy Pearce but they've kept the majority of their playing list intact and present as hot favourites for the AFLW premiership.

Goddard urges AFLW, women's sport to ride Matildas wave

Hawthorn coach Bec Goddard says it's time for women's sport to capitalise on the interest created by the Matildas' stunning run to the World Cup semi-finals.

Giants' road warriors set for AFL finals journey

GWS will have to win four straight interstate finals to clinch an unlikely AFL premiership but coach Adam Kingsley says he is not daunted by the task.

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