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Decorated Geelong wingman Smith to quit at season's end

Decorated Geelong wingman Smith to quit at season's end

Geelong winger Isaac Smith, a four-time premiership winner, will retire from the AFL at the end of the season.

Bulldogs coach Beveridge emotional over Smith departure

Bulldogs coach Beveridge emotional over Smith departure

Bulldogs coach Beveridge emotional over Smith departure

Bulldogs coach Beveridge emotional over Smith departure

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge became emotional and held back tears when he paid tribute to departing backline coach and club legend Rohan Smith.

Seat of Farmer to kick goals for Indigenous recognition

Seat of Farmer to kick goals for Indigenous recognition

Seat of Farmer to kick goals for Indigenous recognition

Seat of Farmer to kick goals for Indigenous recognition

A senior Labor MP wants a new seat in Western Australia to be named after the late Australian rules giant and Indigenous coach Graham "Polly" Farmer.

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Port spearhead Dixon out a month due to foot injury

Port spearhead Dixon out a month due to foot injury

Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon won't play again before the AFL finals because of a fractured left foot.

Interim coach King endorses Suns' pursuit of Hardwick

Interim coach King endorses Suns' pursuit of Hardwick

Damien Hardwick is a coach every club would "love to have", says Gold Coast caretaker Steven King, as the Suns close in on securing the Richmond legend.

Injured Port defender McKenzie inks contract extension

Injured Port defender McKenzie inks contract extension

Port Adelaide's Trent McKenzie, who has signed a one-year contract extension, hopes to return from a knee injury in the opening week of the finals.

Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett won't seek contract extension

Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett won't seek contract extension

CEO Trevor Nisbett concedes he might not see out his contract with AFL club West Coast, which runs out next year, but expects coach Adam Simpson to stay on.

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Adelaide's Rankine firming to return for Lions test

Adelaide's Rankine firming to return for Lions test

Adelaide's Rankine firming to return for Lions test

Adelaide's Rankine firming to return for Lions test

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star forward Izak Rankine is a chance to return from a hamstring injury and play against the Brisbane Lions.

Demons set for Oliver boost in run to AFL finals

Demons set for Oliver boost in run to AFL finals

Demons set for Oliver boost in run to AFL finals

Demons set for Oliver boost in run to AFL finals

Gun midfielder Clayton Oliver has completed Melbourne's main training session on Wednesday as he eyes a return to AFL action for the first time since round 10.

Mixed injury news for Magpies as Murphy pushes to play

Mixed injury news for Magpies as Murphy pushes to play

Mixed injury news for Magpies as Murphy pushes to play

Mixed injury news for Magpies as Murphy pushes to play

Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy appears a likely starter against Geelong, just days after medical staff ruled him out for up to three weeks.

GWS sights on familiar territory in AFL finals fight

GWS sights on familiar territory in AFL finals fight

GWS sights on familiar territory in AFL finals fight

GWS sights on familiar territory in AFL finals fight

Having won six of their last nine games at Adelaide Oval, GWS are eyeing another positive return when they take on second-placed Port Adelaide.

Stringer's return could boost Bombers against Kangaroos

Stringer's return could boost Bombers against Kangaroos

Stringer's return could boost Bombers against Kangaroos

Stringer's return could boost Bombers against Kangaroos

Having been missing in AFL action since mid-July, Essendon forward Jake Stringer could make a return to the side against struggling North Melbourne.

Giants lose Bedford for Port clash after ban upheld

Giants lose Bedford for Port clash after ban upheld

Giants lose Bedford for Port clash after ban upheld

Giants lose Bedford for Port clash after ban upheld

GWS forward Toby Bedford will miss Sunday's big away match against Port Adelaide after the Giants failed to downgrade his dangerous tackle charge.

Geelong's Jack Henry could be out for rest of season

Geelong's Jack Henry could be out for rest of season

Geelong's Jack Henry could be out for rest of season

Geelong's Jack Henry could be out for rest of season

Geelong are unclear how long premiership defender Jack Henry will be sidelined for after scans showed he has a foot ligament injury.

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Revered Kangaroos midfielder Cunnington to retire

After beating cancer twice and returning to the AFL, two-time North Melbourne best and fairest midfielder Ben Cunnington will retire from playing this Saturday.

McKenna back and galloping towards 100 AFL games

Conor McKenna's impact in defence for the Brisbane Lions and love for Rob Heathcote's stables has meant his AFL second-coming has been a happy one.

No Lance Franklin, no problem for Swans coach Longmire

Sydney are backing their young guns to keep firing after getting their post-Lance Franklin era off to a flying start with a win over cross-town rivals GWS.

Skipper Shuey next Eagles great to confirm retirement

West Coast captain Luke Shuey, the Norm Smith Medallist in their epic 2018 AFL premiership win, will retire at the end of the season.

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Ankle injury ends Suns utility Powell's AFL season

Unlucky utility Wil Powell is set for another stint on the sidelines with a serious ankle injury and will miss the rest of Gold Coast's AFL finals push.

AFL fan banned for touching Pickett during Tigers' game

An AFL investigation into an incident involving Marlion Pickett has resulted in the fan who touched the Richmond player being banned from attending matches.

Blues-Giants in climax to AFL home-and-away season

A blockbuster Essendon-Collingwood clash will open the final round of the AFL season, which ends with a Carlton-GWS battle that could decide top-eight spots.

Daicos targets AFL finals return in Pies' flag push

Nick Daicos will miss up to six weeks with a knee fracture but hopes to return in time to help AFL ladder leaders Collingwood in their premiership pursuit.

Dockers out of finals race but vow to keep fighting

Fremantle's finals hopes are officially over after they suffered a three-point loss to Brisbane in Perth.

Lions keeping it cool as top two charge builds

Brisbane's three-point win over Fremantle has put them within percentage of second spot, but locking in a top-four berth remains their aim.

Lions have top two in sights after edging Dockers

Brisbane's defence has held firm in the dying moments to secure a thrilling three-point win over Fremantle at Perth's Optus Stadium.

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