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Docker Sturt's stressful journey earns him 2024 deal

Docker Sturt's stressful journey earns him 2024 deal

Fremantle forward Sam Sturt has booted seven goals over the past fortnight to prove he has what it takes to shine in the AFL arena.

Much to be revealed in the race for AFL finals spots

Much to be revealed in the race for AFL finals spots

Much to be revealed in the race for AFL finals spots

Much to be revealed in the race for AFL finals spots

With two rounds remaining, three AFL clubs are assured of a top-four finish but the finals picture remains unclear for the rest seeking to make the playoffs.

Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension

Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension

Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension

Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension

Port Adelaide have locked in a top-four spot entering the AFL finals by thrashing Greater Western Sydney by 51 points at Adelaide Oval.

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Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin expected to return for Richmond send-off

Trent Cotchin is tipped to be fit to farewell Richmond fans in one last home game when the Tigers take on North Melbourne in round 23.

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals

Max King kicked six goals as St Kilda strengthened their grip on a top-eight spot with a 36-point win over Richmond, whose AFL finals dream is all but over.

Hawthorn stun Western Bulldogs for another AFL upset

Hawthorn stun Western Bulldogs for another AFL upset

Hawthorn have pulled off a second AFL upset in the space of two rounds with a tense three-point victory over the Western Bulldogs in Launceston.

Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision

Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision

Carlton coach Michael Voss believes Caleb Marchbank did get a hand to Christian Petracca's shot in the crucial moment of the nail-biting win over Melbourne.

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Amiss should be among Rising Star favourites: Longmuir

Amiss should be among Rising Star favourites: Longmuir

Amiss should be among Rising Star favourites: Longmuir

Amiss should be among Rising Star favourites: Longmuir

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has booted an impressive 38 goals so far this season, but he's not rated much of a chance to win the AFL's Rising Star award.

Young Eagle Hough saved from breaking anti-doping laws

Young Eagle Hough saved from breaking anti-doping laws

Young Eagle Hough saved from breaking anti-doping laws

Young Eagle Hough saved from breaking anti-doping laws

West Coast defender Brady Hough had to be withdrawn from the 101-point western derby loss to Fremantle after taking too many puffs of Ventolin.

Clayton Oliver return has Dees upbeat despite loss

Clayton Oliver return has Dees upbeat despite loss

Clayton Oliver return has Dees upbeat despite loss

Clayton Oliver return has Dees upbeat despite loss

Melbourne have suffered a tough four-point defeat to Carlton but can take heart from gun midfielder Clayton Oliver's positive return from a hamstring injury.

Independent doctor will impact NRL finals: Bennett

Independent doctor will impact NRL finals: Bennett

Independent doctor will impact NRL finals: Bennett

Independent doctor will impact NRL finals: Bennett

Wayne Bennett has renewed his calls for the NRL to overhaul its independent doctor rules as the finals series approaches.

Dockers boot 17 consecutive goals to crush Eagles

Dockers boot 17 consecutive goals to crush Eagles

Dockers boot 17 consecutive goals to crush Eagles

Dockers boot 17 consecutive goals to crush Eagles

Fremantle forward Lachie Schultz has booted five goals to lead his side to a 101-point win over West Coast in Perth.

Blues on right side of review in AFL win over Demons

Blues on right side of review in AFL win over Demons

Blues on right side of review in AFL win over Demons

Blues on right side of review in AFL win over Demons

Carlton survived a late Melbourne fightback to post a four-point victory in a huge boost to their chances of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought.

Bombers deny North great Cunnington fairytale farewell

Bombers deny North great Cunnington fairytale farewell

Bombers deny North great Cunnington fairytale farewell

Bombers deny North great Cunnington fairytale farewell

North Melbourne fought hard to send off retiring club great Ben Cunnington as a winner but Essendon had too much class and prevailed by nine points.

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Lions survive Crows AFL comeback in tense Gabba win

Brisbane have clung on in a tense six-point win against a valiant Adelaide to ensure their AFL top-two aspirations remain alive.

Swans run over Suns to climb into AFL top eight

Sydney have fought off a determined Gold Coast challenge to run away to a 24-point victory and continue their late-season surge towards a finals spot.

AFL admits Jeremy Cameron out of bounds error

A handpass from Geelong's Brad Close to Jeremy Cameron in the final quarter of the Cats' loss to Collingwood should not have been allowed, the AFL says.

Magpies rule injured captain Moore out until finals

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore will be sidelined until the finals after the Magpies confirmed a hamstring strain for their key defender.

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Richmond determined to do retiring Cotchin 'justice'

Richmond have the motivation of finals and playing well for retiring legend Trent Cotchin when the Tigers face St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

Port can overcome injury and string of losses: Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is backing his players to overcome four-straight losses as well as injury and illness when they meet GWS in round 22.

Breust, Hawks aiming for consistency against Bulldogs

Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust likes the look of the club's rebuild but he and coach Sam Mitchell say consistency is lacking ahead of facing the Western Bulldogs.

'Optimist' Scott remains hopeful Cats can play finals

Geelong need to win their final two home-and-away games to keep their AFL premiership defence alive and coach Chris Scott is optimistic they can do it.

Magpies end losing run as captain Moore hurts hamstring

Collingwood have rediscovered their spark, charging past Geelong by eight points at the MCG on a night they lost captain Darcy Moore to a hamstring injury.

AFL Hawks racism report author facing fraud claims

Ex-AFL footballer Phil Egan, who authored a report into historical racism claims at Hawthorn, has faced court on fraud charges involving an Aboriginal co-op.

Giants pick AFL debutant for pivotal Power clash

Drafted at pick 34 last year, forward Toby McMullin will make his AFL debut for GWS in a potentially season-defining clash with Port Adelaide.

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