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Sydney triumph over fast-finishing Adelaide in AFL

Sydney triumph over fast-finishing Adelaide in AFL

Sydney's hold on a finals spot has strengthened with a one-point away win over Adelaide, who now can't make the AFL playoffs.

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.

Giants thump Essendon for huge AFL finals boost

Giants thump Essendon for huge AFL finals boost

Giants thump Essendon for huge AFL finals boost

Giants thump Essendon for huge AFL finals boost

Jesse Hogan was the hero with a nine-goal haul as GWS crushed Essendon by 126 points to boost their percentage and climb into the AFL top eight.

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Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle

Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle

Collingwood forward Beau McCreery has been offered a one-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Lions defender Darcy Wilmot.

Voss challenges Blues to make most of AFL finals shot

Voss challenges Blues to make most of AFL finals shot

Carlton have ended a decade-long AFL finals drought with a four-point win over Gold Coast but Blues coach Michael Voss says the journey is just beginning.

End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high

End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high

Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is contracted until the end of 2025, but there's doubts as to whether he will remain at the helm beyond this season.

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Port Adelaide plot speedy midfield raid on Fremantle

Port Adelaide plot speedy midfield raid on Fremantle

Port Adelaide plot speedy midfield raid on Fremantle

Port Adelaide plot speedy midfield raid on Fremantle

Port Adelaide's Kane Farrell is backing his club's speedy midfield to get the job done against Fremantle in their AFL match.

Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawthorn's upset wins over Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs in the last fortnight show they are going a lot better than their place on the ladder suggests.

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Worn down by illness and injury, Brisbane star Lachie Neale found his best form to help the Lions to a crucial 24-point victory over ladder-leaders Collingwood.

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

After being blown away by the lethal Brisbane forward line, Collingwood will need to fix up their defensive woes with finals fast approaching.

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

The Brisbane Lions are one win away from securing a top-two finish after downing premiership favourites Collingwood by 24 points at Marvel Stadium.

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

Damien Hardwick is on the verge of being confirmed as Gold Coast AFL coach after arriving back in Australia following an extended European vacation.

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

Ben King could be put on ice for the final two weeks of Gold Coast's AFL campaign as the highly regarded spearhead continues to nurse a swollen knee.

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I'm on good terms with 'alpha male' Nisbett: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has declared he's not a quitter, saying he remains determined to lead the club's rebuild despite speculation he could be sacked.

Demons drop ruck Grundy again for clash with Hawthorn

Melbourne have dropped Brodie Grundy after just one game back in the AFL with the ruckman axed for the AFL clash with Hawthorn.

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Geelong ruck-forward Shannon Neale will have a big workload in Saturday night's must-win game against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

Swans to farewell Franklin at round 24 home game

AFL great Lance Franklin, who has kept a low profile since announcing his retirement, will be farewelled at Sydney's last home game of the season.

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Cotchin, Riewoldt, Ziebell to be honoured at MCG

Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt and Jack Ziebell will end their illustrious AFL playing careers when Richmond take on North Melbourne at the MCG.

Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks

Coach Matthew Nicks has described Adelaide's clash with Sydney as the biggest match of his career as the Crows seek to stay in the AFL finals hunt.

Bombers clash do-or-die for GWS' finals hopes

Greater Western Sydney are treating their clash with Essendon as an early elimination final as the sides vie for a spot in the AFL's top eight.

Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions

A host of star forwards will return to action this weekend, with Bomber Jake Stringer, Cat Tom Hawkins, Blue Harry McKay and the Suns' Ben King all named.

Lyon bullish as Saints prepare for big Cats test

A win on Saturday night over reigning premiers Geelong will ensure St Kilda make the finals and coach Ross Lyon says they're ready for what's coming.

Demons' Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has called the latest allegations made against him in a long-running dispute "absolute rubbish".

Lions coach Fagan certain Magpies won't be complacent

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has dismissed suggestions Collingwood are more focused on finals than their top-of-the-table blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.

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