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Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawthorn's upset wins over Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs in the last fortnight show they are going a lot better than their place on the ladder suggests.

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

After being blown away by the lethal Brisbane forward line, Collingwood will need to fix up their defensive woes with finals fast approaching.

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Worn down by illness and injury, Brisbane star Lachie Neale found his best form to help the Lions to a crucial 24-point victory over ladder-leaders Collingwood.

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Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

The Brisbane Lions are one win away from securing a top-two finish after downing premiership favourites Collingwood by 24 points at Marvel Stadium.

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

Damien Hardwick is on the verge of being confirmed as Gold Coast AFL coach after arriving back in Australia following an extended European vacation.

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

Ben King could be put on ice for the final two weeks of Gold Coast's AFL campaign as the highly regarded spearhead continues to nurse a swollen knee.

I'm on good terms with 'alpha male' Nisbett: Simpson

I'm on good terms with 'alpha male' Nisbett: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has declared he's not a quitter, saying he remains determined to lead the club's rebuild despite speculation he could be sacked.

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Demons drop ruck Grundy again for clash with Hawthorn

Demons drop ruck Grundy again for clash with Hawthorn

Demons drop ruck Grundy again for clash with Hawthorn

Demons drop ruck Grundy again for clash with Hawthorn

Melbourne have dropped Brodie Grundy after just one game back in the AFL with the ruckman axed for the AFL clash with Hawthorn.

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Geelong ruck-forward Shannon Neale will have a big workload in Saturday night's must-win game against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

AFL great Lance Franklin, who has kept a low profile since announcing his retirement, will be farewelled at Sydney's last home game of the season.

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt and Jack Ziebell will end their illustrious AFL playing careers when Richmond take on North Melbourne at the MCG.

Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks

Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks

Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks

Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks

Coach Matthew Nicks has described Adelaide's clash with Sydney as the biggest match of his career as the Crows seek to stay in the AFL finals hunt.

Bombers clash do-or-die for GWS' finals hopes

Bombers clash do-or-die for GWS' finals hopes

Bombers clash do-or-die for GWS' finals hopes

Bombers clash do-or-die for GWS' finals hopes

Greater Western Sydney are treating their clash with Essendon as an early elimination final as the sides vie for a spot in the AFL's top eight.

Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions

Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions

Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions

Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions

A host of star forwards will return to action this weekend, with Bomber Jake Stringer, Cat Tom Hawkins, Blue Harry McKay and the Suns' Ben King all named.

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Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

A win on Saturday night over reigning premiers Geelong will ensure St Kilda make the finals and coach Ross Lyon says they're ready for what's coming.

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has called the latest allegations made against him in a long-running dispute "absolute rubbish".

Lions coach Fagan certain Magpies won't be complacent

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has dismissed suggestions Collingwood are more focused on finals than their top-of-the-table blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.

AFL spot audits to feature in new Brownlow safeguards

Betting on the AFL's Brownlow Medal will continue after new safeguards were introduced following the arrest of former field umpire Michael Pell.

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Clarkson bullish on North even if McKay leaves

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is keen for Ben McKay to stay but believes the Kangaroos can still flourish even if the key defender moves to Essendon.

Coach Beveridge puts heat on Bulldogs to lift

Coach Luke Beveridge has urged his Western Bulldogs players to lift their game ahead of a defining fortnight in the club's season.

Bombers overjoyed as assistant, big guns set to return

Essendon may need to win their last two games to make finals and assistant coach Dale Tapping and a number of players are hopefully coming back to help them.

Demons slam 'outrageous' claims against coach Goodwin

Melbourne have slammed "unsubstantiated" and "outrageous" claims made against Demons coach Simon Goodwin.

Concussion issues force Crows winger Seedsman to retire

Adelaide winger Paul Seedsman has called time on his career, the third AFL player in two weeks forced to retire due to concussion issues.

Dockers duo Colyer, Hamling sweat on new AFL deals

Fremantle veterans Travis Colyer and Joel Hamling have produced some solid WAFL form this year, but they are no guarantees to be handed new deals.

Magpies forced into big changes for Lions blockbuster

Collingwood will be without four of their best players this weekend after ruling Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill out for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.

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