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Sydney stars Heeney, Franklin out of crunch Lions clash

Sydney stars Heeney, Franklin out of crunch Lions clash

Injury-plagued Sydney have lost stars Isaac Heeney and Lance Franklin to injury ahead of facing Brisbane, in a blow to their hopes of bouncing back into form.

Rich, Gunston dropped in Lions' AFL 'circuit-breaker'

Rich, Gunston dropped in Lions' AFL 'circuit-breaker'

Rich, Gunston dropped in Lions' AFL 'circuit-breaker'

Rich, Gunston dropped in Lions' AFL 'circuit-breaker'

Brisbane Lions' veteran pair Jack Gunston and Daniel Rich won't play AFL or VFL this weekend, opting instead to put in a 'circuit-breaking' training block.

Coach just wild about Harry being in land of the Giants

Coach just wild about Harry being in land of the Giants

Coach just wild about Harry being in land of the Giants

Coach just wild about Harry being in land of the Giants

Versatile tall Harry Himmelberg is yet to sign a new deal that has been put to him by GWS, as rival AFL clubs circle the talented free agent.

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Fire still burns for Tigers' milestone man Cotchin

Fire still burns for Tigers' milestone man Cotchin

Richmond triple-premiership captain Trent Cotchin says he still possesses the "inner willingness to compete" as he prepares for his 300th AFL game.

Pickett welcomed back into Tigers fold

Pickett welcomed back into Tigers fold

Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett has resumed training with the AFL club after facing a Perth court this week.

Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss

Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss

Critics of under-fire Carlton coach Michael Voss should "shut up", says Blues legend Robert Walls.

Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions

Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions

Hawthorn defender James Sicily and Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will front the AFL appeals board in attempts to have their respective suspensions overturned.

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Port Adelaide expecting Geelong's premiership best

Port Adelaide expecting Geelong's premiership best

Port Adelaide expecting Geelong's premiership best

Port Adelaide expecting Geelong's premiership best

Geelong have endured an inconsistent premiership defence but Port Adelaide are bracing for the Cats' absolute best in a showdown at Adelaide Oval.

Tackle rules ask 'hell of a lot' from players: Longmire

Tackle rules ask 'hell of a lot' from players: Longmire

Tackle rules ask 'hell of a lot' from players: Longmire

Tackle rules ask 'hell of a lot' from players: Longmire

Sydney coach John Longmire says tackling rules which ask players to take down their opponents while ensuring their safety are difficult to get right.

Port Adelaide captain Jonas to remain in reserves

Port Adelaide captain Jonas to remain in reserves

Port Adelaide captain Jonas to remain in reserves

Port Adelaide captain Jonas to remain in reserves

High-flying Port Adelaide will resist the urge to recall captain Tom Jonas even after the defender put in a best-on-ground display for the club's SANFL team.

Aish could miss multiple AFL matches after Mansell bump

Aish could miss multiple AFL matches after Mansell bump

Aish could miss multiple AFL matches after Mansell bump

Aish could miss multiple AFL matches after Mansell bump

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir fears wingman James Aish could miss more than a fortnight because of concussion after a high bump from Richmond's Rhyan Mansell.

Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits

Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits

Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits

Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits

Former AFL players, including Ty Zantuck, Liam Picken and Max Rooke, may have their concussion damage lawsuits against the league and clubs brought together.

Pendlebury plays on, McRae inks fresh deal with Magpies

Pendlebury plays on, McRae inks fresh deal with Magpies

Pendlebury plays on, McRae inks fresh deal with Magpies

Pendlebury plays on, McRae inks fresh deal with Magpies

Collingwood have re-signed veteran Scott Pendlebury for next season while Craig McRae has agreed a fresh deal to remain as coach until the end of 2026.

Sicily cops three-game ban, Butler cleared for tackle

Sicily cops three-game ban, Butler cleared for tackle

Sicily cops three-game ban, Butler cleared for tackle

Sicily cops three-game ban, Butler cleared for tackle

St Kilda's Dan Butler has had his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle dismissed at the AFL tribunal, but Hawthorn's James Sicily has copped a lengthy ban.

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Dangerfield headlines big inclusions for Geelong

Geelong are finally set to welcome back captain Patrick Dangerfield from a hamstring injury following five weeks on the sidelines.

Richmond boss Gale says Tigers won't rush coach search

Richmond CEO Brendon Gale has praised the job of Andrew McQualter as interim Tigers coach but says the club won't rush to appoint Damien Hardwick's successor.

Pickett unavailable for Tigers after facing court

Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett won't play for the Tigers against St Kilda after facing a Perth court this week.

Port resemble West Coast's premiership winners: Lycett

Port Adelaide ruckman Scott Lycett says there's similarities between the Power and his ex-club West Coast when the Eagles won the 2018 premiership.

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McKay 'disappointed' by Carlton's 'minority' of fans

Carlton forward Harry McKay has hit out a "minority" of the club's supporters who hurled abuse at players, saying he was concerned for families in the crowd.

Daniher, Lions clear on AFL tackle crackdown

Joe Daniher says he and his Brisbane Lions teammates aren't confused by the officiating around the AFL's crackdown on dangerous tackles.

Goodwin all smiles for tough Demons leader Jack Viney

Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney was the star in his side's win over AFL ladder leaders Collingwood, continuing to impress Demons coach Simon Goodwin.

McRae praises Magpie-turned-Demons star Grundy

In his first encounter with his former club Collingwood, Brodie Grundy had the last laugh as Melbourne pipped the Magpies in a thriller at the MCG.

Demons hang tough to snap Collingwood winning streak

Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals in Melbourne's hard-fought four-point win over AFL leaders Collingwood in the King's Birthday blockbuster.

St Kilda to fight Butler's one-match ban at tribunal

It will be a busy session at the AFL tribunal with St Kilda forward Dan Butler, Hawthorn captain James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell all facing charges.

Ex-premiership star Bachar Houli injured in car crash

Bachar Houli's foundation has confirmed the former AFL player is in a stable condition after a crash near the NSW and Victorian border.

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