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Former Essendon skipper agrees one-year AFL extension

Former Essendon skipper agrees one-year AFL extension

Essendon veteran Dyson Heppell has signed another one-year contract to extend his AFL career into a 14th season.

Giants laud Davis as ex-captain calls time on career

Giants laud Davis as ex-captain calls time on career

Giants laud Davis as ex-captain calls time on career

Giants laud Davis as ex-captain calls time on career

Greater Western Sydney have paid tribute to inaugural co-captain Phil Davis, who has retired after a 192-game playing career with the Giants and Adelaide.

Swans to challenge Tom McCartin's two-game suspension

Swans to challenge Tom McCartin's two-game suspension

Swans to challenge Tom McCartin's two-game suspension

Swans to challenge Tom McCartin's two-game suspension

Sydney will take Tom McCartin's two-game rough conduct ban to the tribunal, with coach John Longmire saying they feel the incident was an accident.

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Suns have '80 per cent' of flag team: Damien Hardwick

Suns have '80 per cent' of flag team: Damien Hardwick

Triple Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick is adamant Gold Coast have the tools to win a flag, saying taking over at the Suns is "like Christmas".

Crows captain appeals for calm among angry fans

Crows captain appeals for calm among angry fans

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson says fans shouldn't take their frustration out on the goal umpire whose mistake has effectively ended their finals chances.

AFLW prize money to match men's $1.1 million

AFLW prize money to match men's $1.1 million

AFLW players will receive less than the men in prize money despite the league committing to $1.1 million for both competitions due to a split in recipients.

Dockers look to turn Optus Stadium back into a fortress

Dockers look to turn Optus Stadium back into a fortress

Fremantle's poor form at home this season has continued after they slumped to a 16-point loss to Port Adelaide.

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Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish

Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish

Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish

Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish

Brisbane will be aiming to beat St Kilda at the Gabba in order to lock up second spot and secure two home finals.

Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error

Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error

Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error

Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error

Adelaide's chances of playing in the AFL finals remain shot after Gillon McLachlan ruled out overturning their loss to Sydney after an umpiring blunder.

'Nothing off table' as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards

'Nothing off table' as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards

'Nothing off table' as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards

'Nothing off table' as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards

Melbourne have secured their finals double chance, holding off an outstanding challenge from Hawthorn to win by 27 points at the MCG.

Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols

Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols

Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols

Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has overcome a nasty head knock to play a role in his team's 16-point win over Fremantle in Perth.

Swans' McCartin suspended for elimination final

Swans' McCartin suspended for elimination final

Swans' McCartin suspended for elimination final

Swans' McCartin suspended for elimination final

Sydney will have to go to the tribunal if Tom McCartin is to play in their elimination final, with the key defender suspended for two games.

Tanking allegations 'cut deep': Eagles coach Simpson

Tanking allegations 'cut deep': Eagles coach Simpson

Tanking allegations 'cut deep': Eagles coach Simpson

Tanking allegations 'cut deep': Eagles coach Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has used the Eagles' upset of the Western Bulldogs to hit out at critics who claimed the club was tanking for the No.1 draft pick.

Beveridge 'comfortable' with Bulldogs coaching future

Beveridge 'comfortable' with Bulldogs coaching future

Beveridge 'comfortable' with Bulldogs coaching future

Beveridge 'comfortable' with Bulldogs coaching future

Lowly West Coast have dragged themselves off the bottom of the ladder after stunning the Western Bulldogs by seven points in the upset of the AFL season.

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North's Ziebell attacked while celebrating retirement

Just hours after he ended his AFL career in emotional scenes at the MCG, North Melbourne stalwart Jack Ziebell was attacked outside a bar and taken to hospital.

Crows must move on after umpire flashpoint: Nicks

Adelaide's players have no choice but to move on from a controversial goal umpiring decision in a one-point loss to Sydney.

Cats don't need to rebuild, coach Scott says

Frustrated to miss finals for just the second time in his coaching tenure at Geelong, Chris Scott doesn't believe the Cats need to rebuild to challenge again.

Sydney triumph over fast-finishing Adelaide in AFL

Sydney's hold on a finals spot has strengthened with a one-point away win over Adelaide, who now can't make the AFL playoffs.

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St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.

Giants thump Essendon for huge AFL finals boost

Jesse Hogan was the hero with a nine-goal haul as GWS crushed Essendon by 126 points to boost their percentage and climb into the AFL top eight.

Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle

Collingwood forward Beau McCreery has been offered a one-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Lions defender Darcy Wilmot.

Voss challenges Blues to make most of AFL finals shot

Carlton have ended a decade-long AFL finals drought with a four-point win over Gold Coast but Blues coach Michael Voss says the journey is just beginning.

End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high

Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.

Port Adelaide plot speedy midfield raid on Fremantle

Port Adelaide's Kane Farrell is backing his club's speedy midfield to get the job done against Fremantle in their AFL match.

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is contracted until the end of 2025, but there's doubts as to whether he will remain at the helm beyond this season.

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