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Bombers great wants Hird put through process

Bombers great wants Hird put through process

Terry Daniher has echoed Matthew Lloyd's sentiments in urging Essendon to put James Hird through the right process as the club seeks to appoint a new coach.

Lions lose trio for QClash, Cats youngster in doubt

Lions lose trio for QClash, Cats youngster in doubt

Lions lose trio for QClash, Cats youngster in doubt

Lions lose trio for QClash, Cats youngster in doubt

Brisbane defender Keidean Coleman is among a trio of freshly injured Lions players ahead of QClash, while Geelong youngster Lawson Humphries could miss time.

No room for doubt as Dockers star reaches new heights

No room for doubt as Dockers star reaches new heights

No room for doubt as Dockers star reaches new heights

No room for doubt as Dockers star reaches new heights

Driven by fellow Fremantle forwards Josh Treacy and Patrick Voss, Jye Amiss says he never doubted whether the Dockers' three-headed monster would succeed.

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MP battling MND leads parliament in Daniher tribute

MP battling MND leads parliament in Daniher tribute

Parliamentarians have downed political weapons to remember the life of Neale Daniher after the 2025 Australian of the Year died from motor neurone disease.

Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.

Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue

Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue

Essendon fans are divided after James Hird expressed his interest to coach the club again, but caretaker Dean Solomon won't let the noise distract him.

'Flagmantle': Longmuir pleased Freo are handling hype

'Flagmantle': Longmuir pleased Freo are handling hype

Two-time defending premiers Brisbane are the latest victims of Fremantle's win streak and coach Justin Longmuir says it's a good problem to have.

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Local heroics have Tex poised for AFL return

Local heroics have Tex poised for AFL return

Local heroics have Tex poised for AFL return

Local heroics have Tex poised for AFL return

Taylor Walker's SANFL heroics have him on the verge of an AFL recall when Adelaide host Geelong in a massive Thursday night clash.

Suns ever wary of wounded Lions ahead of AFL Q-Clash

Suns ever wary of wounded Lions ahead of AFL Q-Clash

Suns ever wary of wounded Lions ahead of AFL Q-Clash

Suns ever wary of wounded Lions ahead of AFL Q-Clash

Matt Rowell is adamant Gold Coast won't take the out-of-form Brisbane Lions lightly when they meet in a crunch Q-Clash at Carrara.

Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL

Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL

Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL

Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL

The AFL world went into a spin when Reuben Ginbey was ignored for a spot in the 22Under22 side, but an All-Australian berth beckons for him this year.

Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

There was no new coach bounce under Essendon interim boss Dean Solomon as Jake Waterman and Milan Murdock combined for six goals to lift West Coast to victory.

Oliver, Callaghan shine as Giants dampen Demon spirits

Oliver, Callaghan shine as Giants dampen Demon spirits

Oliver, Callaghan shine as Giants dampen Demon spirits

Oliver, Callaghan shine as Giants dampen Demon spirits

GWS have overwhelmed Melbourne in Alice Springs as Finn Callaghan starred and Clayton Oliver impressed against his old team.

'Hardest decision': hard-luck Swans star on VFL stint

'Hardest decision': hard-luck Swans star on VFL stint

'Hardest decision': hard-luck Swans star on VFL stint

'Hardest decision': hard-luck Swans star on VFL stint

Squeezed out of the AFL side after former Carlton star Charlie Curnow's arrival, in-form Sydney forward Hayden McLean is knocking on coach Dean Cox's door.

Bulldogs turn tables on Pies in tight finish

Bulldogs turn tables on Pies in tight finish

Bulldogs turn tables on Pies in tight finish

Bulldogs turn tables on Pies in tight finish

The Western Bulldogs have had five from as many games decided by single-figure margins this season, following a thrilling victory over Collingwood.

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Dogged defender pips Pies with mark of a champion

The Western Bulldogs had mid-season rookie selection Michael Sellwood to thank for a brilliant late mark that sealed a gripping four-point win over Collingwood.

Fagan fumes as dashing Dockers firm as flag fancies

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan unleashed on his players as Fremantle extended their winning streak to 11 matches with a convincing victory over the Lions.

Eight is great for Curnow as Swans swarm over Tigers

Flag fancies Sydney have monstered a plucky Richmond side at the SCG, with a firing Charlie Curnow standing tall in attack for an injury-hit Swans outfit.

'Not acceptable': Giants ruck finding top form for Dees

Readily admitting to his “okay” start to the season, GWS ruck Kieren Briggs is boasting top form again ahead of a battle with Melbourne goliath Max Gawn.

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AFL concedes umpire error as Cats lament 'howler' call

Geelong's Ollie Dempsey was denied a clear goal in the narrow loss to Carlton when umpires chose not to call on the AFL Review Centre to check a decision.

Bombers welcome interstate trip to end dramatic week

Essendon take on West Coast in Perth in their first game under interim coach Dean Solomon following the decision to part ways with Brad Scott.

Fight to slay MND 'beast' goes on after Daniher's death

The death of AFL great Neale Daniher from motor neurone disease and NRL player Jai Arrow's diagnosis have thrust the cruel condition back into the spotlight.

Firing Fraser won't budge on Blues coaching role

Josh Fraser has maintained his perfect record as Carlton's interim coach with a win over Geelong but doesn't see himself as a contender for the full-time role.

Captain Cripps makes his mark as Blues turn Cat-killers

Josh Fraser has three wins from three games as Carlton's interim coach after Patrick Cripps kicked the match-winning goal in a thrilling victory over Geelong.

Season over for Saint, surgery setback for Giants star

A ruptured Achilles has ended the season for St Kilda's Sam Flanders, while GWS forward Jake Riccardi has undergone ankle syndesmosis surgery.

Eagles brace for beleaguered Bombers after Scott axing

Essendon axed coach Brad Scott following just one win from the past 24 games, and West Coast will be on red alert ahead of their clash in Perth.

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