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Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ahead of a grudge match with St Kilda, Brett Ratten has fired back at Saints legend Nick Riewoldt's critique of his time coaching the AFL club.

Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.

Dockers ponder how to fill Sean Darcy ruck void

Dockers ponder how to fill Sean Darcy ruck void

Dockers ponder how to fill Sean Darcy ruck void

Dockers ponder how to fill Sean Darcy ruck void

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy will miss at least two weeks with an ankle injury, with coach Justin Longmuir yet to decide how to fill the void.

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Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt

Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt

St Kilda'have lost four of their past five matches heading into a crucial contest with North Melbourne and are looking for ways to improve their scoring output.

Sydney captain Rampe free to play after AFL tribunal

Sydney captain Rampe free to play after AFL tribunal

Sydney defender Dane Rampe has had a two-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal, freeing him to play this weekend against Fremantle.

Clarkson likely to delay coaching return at Kangaroos

Clarkson likely to delay coaching return at Kangaroos

Alastair Clarkson says his return as North Melbourne's coach is likely to be "later rather than sooner” despite returning to work at Arden St.

Captain Steele at a loss for shocking Saints form

Captain Steele at a loss for shocking Saints form

St Kilda captain Jack Steele agrees with his coach that the Saints don't deserve to play AFL finals based on their recent poor form.

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Lions raw but must remain bold and brave: Dayne Zorko

Lions raw but must remain bold and brave: Dayne Zorko

Lions raw but must remain bold and brave: Dayne Zorko

Lions raw but must remain bold and brave: Dayne Zorko

A review of their devastating one-point AFL loss to Melbourne has taught the Brisbane Lions plenty about how to close out a game, Dayne Zorko says.

Port expect key trio to return to face Collingwood

Port expect key trio to return to face Collingwood

Port expect key trio to return to face Collingwood

Port expect key trio to return to face Collingwood

Port Adelaide expect Charlie Dixon, Trent McKenzie and Jason Horne-Francis to return from injury for their blockbuster against Collingwood.

AFL wildcard round 'fraught with danger': Bombers coach

AFL wildcard round 'fraught with danger': Bombers coach

AFL wildcard round 'fraught with danger': Bombers coach

AFL wildcard round 'fraught with danger': Bombers coach

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes a push to introduce a NBA-style wildcard weekend into the AFL would be "fraught with danger".

Suns' Weller to undergo second knee reconstruction

Suns' Weller to undergo second knee reconstruction

Suns' Weller to undergo second knee reconstruction

Suns' Weller to undergo second knee reconstruction

Gold Coast defender Lachie Weller will have a second knee reconstruction in as many years after scans revealed he had re-injured his anterior cruciate ligament.

AFL player escapes conviction for revenge porn threat

AFL player escapes conviction for revenge porn threat

AFL player escapes conviction for revenge porn threat

AFL player escapes conviction for revenge porn threat

A North Melbourne footballer who threatened to distribute intimate videos of his ex-girlfriend during an argument has avoided a criminal conviction.

Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues' AFL finals push

Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues' AFL finals push

Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues' AFL finals push

Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues' AFL finals push

Harry McKay won't play again this season unless Carlton reach the AFL finals, with the key forward set to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.

Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire

Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire

Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire

Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire

Dane Rampe faces a two-match ban over his collision with Lachlan McNeil but Sydney coach John Longmire says his co-captain doesn't deserve to be suspended.

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Fit-again McStay desperate to hold spot in Pies' attack

Key forward Daniel McStay kicked two goals on return for Collingwood and is determined to hold his place in the side after three months out through injury.

Bulldog Bailey Smith overcomes flu, set to face Bombers

Western Bulldogs flyer Bailey Smith will face Essendon after missing his side's AFL loss to Sydney with an illness.

AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023

AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.

Franklin set to spearhead Swans against Fremantle

Hampered by injuries throughout the AFL season, veteran forward Lance Franklin is on track to play a third consecutive game against Fremantle this week.

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Struggling Freo aim to build blocks for bright future

Fremantle's finals hopes for 2023 are all but done and dusted, but they are determined to finish off the year strongly.

Sub role helps Eagles veteran Gaff regain his mojo

West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff is set to play a full game against Carlton on Saturday after impressing as the sub against Richmond.

Phone snub becomes talking point as Tigers beat Eagles

Richmond veteran Dustin Martin has kicked two goals from 23 disposals to help lift his side to a 38-point AFL win over West Coast in Perth.

Blue Jordan Boyd, Crow Josh Rachele given AFL bans

Carlton's Jordan Boyd is facing a ban of three weeks or more for a dump tackle while Adelaide forward Josh Rachele received a two-week ban for striking.

Kangaroos weigh up AFL help after Hawks hiding

A 48-point drubbing from Hawthorn has extended North Melbourne's losing streak to 15 matches, leaving the Kangaroos with just 11 wins in their past 78 outings.

Blues hopeful Harry McKay's knee injury not serious

Harry McKay is confident he has avoided anterior cruciate ligament damage after being substituted out of Carlton's win over Port Adelaide with a knee injury.

Crows coach Nicks backs on-report Josh Rachele

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident Josh Rachele will learn to deal with close-checking opponents better after he was reported for striking against GWS.

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