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Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon

Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon

West Coast have declared they will stand by coach Adam Simpson despite a 2023 AFL premiership campaign that resulted in the Eagles finishing last on the ladder.

Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad

Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad

Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad

Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad

Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, GWS defender Sam Taylor and Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto were among notable absentees from the extended All-Australian squad.

Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact

Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact

Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact

Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact

Carlton's Jacob Weitering has been fined for making contact to Toby Greene's face, while GWS forward Toby Bedford has copped a one-match ban for rough conduct.

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Saints-Giants elimination final confirmed for MCG

Saints-Giants elimination final confirmed for MCG

The AFL's week one finals schedule includes St Kilda hosting Greater Western Sydney at the MCG before the Brisbane Lions play Port Adelaide at the Gabba.

Laura Kane hailed as new AFL football boss

Laura Kane hailed as new AFL football boss

Laura Kane has been appointed as the AFL's football boss on a full-time basis, while Josh Mahoney will become the football operations manager.

Hawks' Goddard declares Dees 'a cut above' AFLW rivals

Hawks' Goddard declares Dees 'a cut above' AFLW rivals

Melbourne may have lost Daisy Pearce but they've kept the majority of their playing list intact and present as hot favourites for the AFLW premiership.

Goddard urges AFLW, women's sport to ride Matildas wave

Goddard urges AFLW, women's sport to ride Matildas wave

Hawthorn coach Bec Goddard says it's time for women's sport to capitalise on the interest created by the Matildas' stunning run to the World Cup semi-finals.

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Giants' road warriors set for AFL finals journey

Giants' road warriors set for AFL finals journey

Giants' road warriors set for AFL finals journey

Giants' road warriors set for AFL finals journey

GWS will have to win four straight interstate finals to clinch an unlikely AFL premiership but coach Adam Kingsley says he is not daunted by the task.

Cripps back as Blues wait on key pair for AFL final

Cripps back as Blues wait on key pair for AFL final

Cripps back as Blues wait on key pair for AFL final

Cripps back as Blues wait on key pair for AFL final

Carlton face a nervous wait to learn if Jacob Weitering and Blake Acres will be available for their AFL elimination final against Sydney.

GWS lock in AFL finals berth with win over Carlton

GWS lock in AFL finals berth with win over Carlton

GWS lock in AFL finals berth with win over Carlton

GWS lock in AFL finals berth with win over Carlton

GWS posted a 32-point win over Carlton to lock in an AFL finals berth as Blues defender Jacob Weitering came under scrutiny for contact to Toby Greene's eye.

Blues, Magpies could clash in historic semi-final

Blues, Magpies could clash in historic semi-final

Blues, Magpies could clash in historic semi-final

Blues, Magpies could clash in historic semi-final

If Carlton win their semi-final and Collingwood lose their qualifying final, the AFL's greatest rivals will meet in September for the first time since 1988.

Demons deny Swans home final but win comes at a cost

Demons deny Swans home final but win comes at a cost

Demons deny Swans home final but win comes at a cost

Demons deny Swans home final but win comes at a cost

Melbourne overran Sydney to make it seven victories in eight matches but the win may have come at a cost, with a knee injury to forward Jake Melksham.

Kane poised to secure senior AFL football role

Kane poised to secure senior AFL football role

Kane poised to secure senior AFL football role

Kane poised to secure senior AFL football role

Interim AFL football boss Laura Kane is poised to be appointed the league's new executive general manager of football.

Port sink Richmond to secure third spot on AFL ladder

Port sink Richmond to secure third spot on AFL ladder

Port sink Richmond to secure third spot on AFL ladder

Port sink Richmond to secure third spot on AFL ladder

Port Adelaide will enter the AFL finals in third place after defeating Richmond by 31 points at Adelaide Oval.

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Crows keen to keep Doedee for next year's finals quest

Adelaide have taken giant leaps forward this year despite missing the AFL finals, and they are keen to retain restricted free agent Tom Doedee.

Eagles coach Adam Simpson made to sweat on his future

West Coast's board are set to decide early next week whether to retain coach Adam Simpson or sack him with two years remaining on his contract.

Cats veterans Hawkins, Tuohy to play on in 2024

Geelong veterans Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy will "100 per cent" play on next year, Cats coach Chris Scott says.

Bulldogs endure nervous wait to see if they play finals

The Western Bulldogs have to play the waiting game after leaping into eighth spot by winning in Geelong for the first time since 2003.

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Swans set to farewell Lance Franklin at the SCG

Fans will be able to give sporting legend Lance Franklin a proper send-off as he completes a lap of honour at halftime during Sydney's match against Melbourne.

Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon

Adelaide forward Tex Walker has booted nine goals to help lift his side to a 45-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.

Bulldogs' finals hopes alive after gritty win over Cats

The Western Bulldogs' season remains alive after winning in Geelong for the first time in 20 years, securing a 25-point win over the depleted Cats.

Larkey's nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run

Nick Larkey has booted a career-high nine goals as North Melbourne beat the Gold Coast by 35 points to end a 20-game AFL losing streak.

Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan

Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.

Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS

Carlton will be aiming to post their 10th straight win when they take on GWS at Marvel Stadium to end the AFL regular season.

Finals miss to 'burn' Dockers despite win over Hawks

Jye Amiss kicked three goals and Caleb Serong starred as Fremantle registered a 37-point win over Hawthorn in both sides' final match of the AFL season.

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