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Cameron out, Cox to shoulder Magpies' ruck load

Cameron out, Cox to shoulder Magpies' ruck load

Darcy Cameron will miss the AFL clash with Fremantle because of a sore back but Collingwood will welcome a returning trio of key players including Mason Cox.

Richmond look to Soldo, Ryan as ruck options

Richmond look to Soldo, Ryan as ruck options

Richmond look to Soldo, Ryan as ruck options

Richmond look to Soldo, Ryan as ruck options

Ivan Soldo is in the mix to play his second match of the AFL season as Richmond seek a replacement for suspended ruck star Toby Nankervis.

Saints clash a 'must-win' as Suns begin post-Dew era

Saints clash a 'must-win' as Suns begin post-Dew era

Saints clash a 'must-win' as Suns begin post-Dew era

Saints clash a 'must-win' as Suns begin post-Dew era

Interim Gold Coast coach Steven King hasn't ruled out applying for the full-time job next year after Stuart Dew's mid-week sacking.

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Longmuir urges Dockers not to wallow in own self pity

Longmuir urges Dockers not to wallow in own self pity

Fremantle's finals hopes are on a knife's edge following losses to the Bulldogs and Carlton and they will start as rank underdogs against Collingwood.

St Kilda hopeful Max King can return in four weeks

St Kilda hopeful Max King can return in four weeks

St Kilda star Max King could make an unlikely appearance in just a month after initial fears on his injured shoulder had him missing the rest of the season.

Dockers' Young sidelined by ankle injury

Dockers' Young sidelined by ankle injury

Scans have confirmed an ankle injury for Fremantle defender Hayden Young, who will miss up to three matches.

Saint Max King's AFL season alive after minor surgery

Saint Max King's AFL season alive after minor surgery

St Kilda forward Max King could play again this season after having arthroscopic surgery on his injured shoulder.

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Smith ill, Bulldogs axe Lobb as Swans drop Hickey

Smith ill, Bulldogs axe Lobb as Swans drop Hickey

Smith ill, Bulldogs axe Lobb as Swans drop Hickey

Smith ill, Bulldogs axe Lobb as Swans drop Hickey

Bailey Smith will miss the match against Sydney because of illness, while Western Bulldogs teammate Rory Lobb and Swans ruckman Tom Hickey have been dropped.

Adelaide's Sloane keen to play on, eyes finals return

Adelaide's Sloane keen to play on, eyes finals return

Adelaide's Sloane keen to play on, eyes finals return

Adelaide's Sloane keen to play on, eyes finals return

Adelaide veteran Rory Sloane is keen to play on next year but also wants to help the Crows' exciting youngsters seal their first finals berth in six seasons.

Suns 'swing behind' King for kinder AFL run home

Suns 'swing behind' King for kinder AFL run home

Suns 'swing behind' King for kinder AFL run home

Suns 'swing behind' King for kinder AFL run home

Gold Coast play only two teams sitting higher than ninth on the AFL ladder in their final sevens games as Steven King takes over from the sacked Stuart Dew.

Improved Bombers raring for Geelong AFL rematch

Improved Bombers raring for Geelong AFL rematch

Improved Bombers raring for Geelong AFL rematch

Improved Bombers raring for Geelong AFL rematch

Essendon coach Brad Scott is confident his charges have learned from their round-seven loss to Geelong ahead of their rematch with the reigning premiers.

Tiger Nankervis, Docker Serong cop AFL tribunal bans

Tiger Nankervis, Docker Serong cop AFL tribunal bans

Tiger Nankervis, Docker Serong cop AFL tribunal bans

Tiger Nankervis, Docker Serong cop AFL tribunal bans

Richmond's Toby Nankervis has copped a three-game ban from the AFL Tribunal, while Fremantle's Caleb Serong failed in his appeal to overturn a one-match ban.

Blues midfielder Kennedy faces race to return this year

Blues midfielder Kennedy faces race to return this year

Blues midfielder Kennedy faces race to return this year

Blues midfielder Kennedy faces race to return this year

Carlton midfielder Matthew Kennedy has avoided a dreaded anterior cruciate ligament tear but may be forced to sit out the rest of the AFL season.

Stuart Dew sacked, next Suns coach must 'close gap'

Stuart Dew sacked, next Suns coach must 'close gap'

Stuart Dew sacked, next Suns coach must 'close gap'

Stuart Dew sacked, next Suns coach must 'close gap'

The Suns have sacked coach Stuart Dew with 18 months to run on his AFL contract, with former Richmond mentor Damien Hardwick heavily linked to replace him.

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Oliver absence creates Demons doubt: Lions' Neale

How Melbourne operate without key midfielder Clayton Oliver creates enough doubt to offset his loss, the Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale says.

Blues knew Michael Voss was 'always their man'

Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has heaped praise on Michael Voss after the under-pressure coach backed his players during this season's dire losing streak.

I've never seen Bombers play better: Zach Merrett

Essendon's first-half blitz against Adelaide was the best they have played during Zach Merrett's 10-year career with the club, the Bombers captain says.

Evans was right to back Dew: Suns chairman Bob East

The Suns' board did not mislead fans by publicly backing coach Stuart Dew less than a week before the board voted to remove him, chairman Bob East insists.

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GWS' Whitfield says vibes are right for AFL finals tilt

GWS veteran Lachie Whitfield says the atmosphere around the club has thrown his mind back to the most successful period in the Giants' young history.

Coach Beveridge strongly defends Bulldogs star Smith

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hit out at "disrespectful" commentary around out-of-form star midfielder Bailey Smith.

Petracca could keep attacking role for Lions clash

Star Melbourne midfielder Christian Petracca booted four goals last week and could retain his attacking role for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.

Zerk-Thatcher wants re-match with Geelong star Hawkins

Tom Hawkins kicked eight goals the last time Geelong met Essendon but Brandon Zerk-Thatcher isn't daunted about crossing paths with the Cats star again.

Serong blow for Dockers ahead of Collingwood test

Caleb Serong is set to miss Fremantle's trip to take on AFL heavyweights Collingwood at the MCG after he was handed a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.

Phillips ban adds to Bombers' ruck woes for Cats clash

Inexperienced Essendon ruckman Nick Bryan could be called upon to take on Geelong, with Sam Draper injured and Andrew Phillips facing suspension.

North Melbourne defender Logue ruptures ACL

North Melbourne's wretched season has grown worse, with scans confirming recruit Griffin Logue has ruptured his ACL and will be sidelined long-term.

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