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Lift-off for new-look Bombers in win over Giants

Lift-off for new-look Bombers in win over Giants

Essendon have steamrolled the Giants to make an ideal start to the AFLW season, with Bonnie Toogood and debutant Holly Ridewood each kicking two goals.

Riddell stars as pluck-of-the-Irish Roos beat Cats

Riddell stars as pluck-of-the-Irish Roos beat Cats

Riddell stars as pluck-of-the-Irish Roos beat Cats

Riddell stars as pluck-of-the-Irish Roos beat Cats

North Melbourne's premiership defence has begun with a win, but they needed a late blitz from a debutant to get the job done.

'Selfless' Blues back as McKay stars in Port demolition

'Selfless' Blues back as McKay stars in Port demolition

'Selfless' Blues back as McKay stars in Port demolition

'Selfless' Blues back as McKay stars in Port demolition

Carlton coach Michael Voss has hailed a "really good version" of Harry McKay as the star forward booted seven goals in a 54-point demolition of Port Adelaide.

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Giant's haul sinks Suns in finals-shaping victory

Giant's haul sinks Suns in finals-shaping victory

Harry Rowston was the unlikely weapon as GWS sank the Suns again to all but lock in a third straight AFL finals campaign and keep Gold Coast waiting.

Swans shape as finals disrupters ahead of Cats clash

Swans shape as finals disrupters ahead of Cats clash

Sydney could put a dent in Geelong's top-four bid with a win at the SCG, but defender Lewis Melican says his side is motivated instead by the bigger picture.

Bulldogs dare to dream with season on a knife's edge

Bulldogs dare to dream with season on a knife's edge

The Western Bulldogs are still in the hunt for finals and believe if they can make the AFL top eight, they can do some damage in September.

Tigers stalwart has no regrets about keeping the faith

Tigers stalwart has no regrets about keeping the faith

Richmond defender Nathan Broad chose to stay at Punt Road rather than join North Melbourne last year and has no regrets ahead of their late-season meeting.

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Road warrior Lions set sights on crashing AFL top-four

Road warrior Lions set sights on crashing AFL top-four

Road warrior Lions set sights on crashing AFL top-four

Road warrior Lions set sights on crashing AFL top-four

Brisbane have won 17 of their past 21 games away from home, with their latest demolition job a 57-point thrashing of Fremantle in Perth.

Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints

Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints

Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints

Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints

Essendon coach Brad Scott has praised the Bombers' effort in the two-point loss to St Kilda, but says it's hard to be too pleased when they are so disappointed.

No Fyfe farewell yet: Longmuir bullish on finals hopes

No Fyfe farewell yet: Longmuir bullish on finals hopes

No Fyfe farewell yet: Longmuir bullish on finals hopes

No Fyfe farewell yet: Longmuir bullish on finals hopes

Fremantle's 57-point loss to Brisbane has put the Dockers' finals hopes on thin ice, meaning champion Nat Fyfe may not get one final crack at a premiership.

Lions mid dislocates shoulder in big win over Dockers

Lions mid dislocates shoulder in big win over Dockers

Lions mid dislocates shoulder in big win over Dockers

Lions mid dislocates shoulder in big win over Dockers

Brisbane midfielder Jarrod Berry has suffered a dislocated shoulder as his team locked in a finals berth with a thumping win over Fremantle in Perth.

'Giving my all' - Nas sheds no light on AFL future

'Giving my all' - Nas sheds no light on AFL future

'Giving my all' - Nas sheds no light on AFL future

'Giving my all' - Nas sheds no light on AFL future

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera says his focus is playing out the AFL season as the massive decision looms on where he plays next year.

Chloe Molloy shines on AFLW return as Swans beat Tigers

Chloe Molloy shines on AFLW return as Swans beat Tigers

Chloe Molloy shines on AFLW return as Swans beat Tigers

Chloe Molloy shines on AFLW return as Swans beat Tigers

Sydney have kicked off their AFLW campaign with a spirited win over Richmond thanks to starring performances from Chloe Molloy and debutant Zippy Fish.

Seasoned Sun opens up on hard road, contract hopes

Seasoned Sun opens up on hard road, contract hopes

Seasoned Sun opens up on hard road, contract hopes

Seasoned Sun opens up on hard road, contract hopes

Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller has endured the tough times and, with his Suns on the cusp of a finals campaign, wants to be there for the good ones.

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Demons address stars' frustrated body language

Jack Viney says Melbourne know passionate players can flare up at times, but the Demons have addressed the frustrated body language from senior players.

Old sting drives Hawks skipper in AFLW flag hunt

Hawthorn loom as the team to watch as the AFLW premiership race kicks off and captain Emily Bates has plenty of fuel to drive her hunt for success.

Voss behind McGovern, excited for Walsh's Blues return

Carlton coach Michael Voss wants out-of-favour Mitch McGovern to remain at the club, admitting the veteran is disappointed to be playing VFL.

It's been sh*thouse: Cripps opens up on Eagles losses

West Coast are on track to post a one-win season for the first time in the club's history, but veteran forward Jamie Cripps feels something special is building.

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Dockers aim to live like Fyfe ahead of moment of truth

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe would love nothing more than ending his glittering career with an AFL flag, but he's told his teammates to focus on the job at hand.

'Going to tear it apart': More to come from young Pie

No.1 draft pick Ash Centra only showed glimpses of her brilliance on her AFLW debut but Collingwood's coach feels the teenager could tear the competition apart.

Bombers, Saints to blood newcomers in Marvel clash

Essendon and St Kilda will make it 24 debutants between them when two more play their first AFL games at Marvel Stadium.

Debutant almost outshines Roberts as Eagles soar to win

West Coast's bid to make the AFLW finals for the first time is off to a flying start after they cruised to a 15-point win over Gold Coast.

Blues want to keep AFLW opener after impressive win

Carlton celebrated the start of the 10th AFLW season with a 24-point win over Collingwood, and they would love to keep hold of the season opener.

Star Blue returns, GWS without two gun forwards

GWS will have to overcome fellow finals contenders Gold Coast without Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer, while Collingwood have dropped a pair of veterans.

Freo's comeback kings told: 'No more mulligans'

Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce bailed his team out of trouble last week against Port, but the Dockers can't afford to give Brisbane a head start on Friday night.

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