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Blues want wayward Harry McKay to 'stick to strengths'

Blues want wayward Harry McKay to 'stick to strengths'

Harry McKay's wayward goal-kicking has been under the AFL microscope but Carlton coach Michael Voss has backed his spearhead to turn his form around.

Mitchell talks up Hawks' chances in Power-ful test

Mitchell talks up Hawks' chances in Power-ful test

Mitchell talks up Hawks' chances in Power-ful test

Mitchell talks up Hawks' chances in Power-ful test

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is excited by the challenge of playing in-form Port Adelaide away, despite losing captain James Sicily to suspension.

Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms

Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms

Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms

Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms

Michael Voss is keeping his players' focus on the task of turning Carlton's season around amid a raft of distractions ahead of the clash with Melbourne.

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Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game

Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game

Troubled North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas has been named for his first AFL game since round 15, 2022, bringing an end to his self-inflicted exodus.

Kangas caretaker Ratten fine with Clarkson uncertainty

Kangas caretaker Ratten fine with Clarkson uncertainty

Brett Ratten is unsure how long he will remain as North Melbourne's caretaker coach, with uncertainty surrounding Alastair Clarkson's return from leave.

Nat Fyfe re-signs with Dockers until 2025

Nat Fyfe re-signs with Dockers until 2025

Fremantle star Nat Fyfe has signed a new two-year deal with the AFL club, saying he was never going to leave.

Bombers coach Brad Scott keen on pick-purchase system

Bombers coach Brad Scott keen on pick-purchase system

Support for a system where clubs can use their spare salary cap space to buy draft picks from rivals is gaining momentum among AFL clubs.

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Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims 'vile'

Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims 'vile'

Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims 'vile'

Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims 'vile'

Jason Burt says he and his family helped four ex-Hawthorn players who have made racism allegations against himself, Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan.

AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O'Meara suspensions

AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O'Meara suspensions

AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O'Meara suspensions

AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O'Meara suspensions

Brisbane's Dayne Zorko and Fremantle's Jaeger O'Meara will both sit out one match after their respective suspensions were upheld at the AFL tribunal.

Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation

Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation

Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation

Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation

Jason Burt, who was named in the report that sparked the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga, has slammed the allegations against him as awful and vile.

Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric

Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric

Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric

Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric

West Coast selected Ryan Maric with the top pick in the AFL mid-season draft, while Quinton Narkle and Caleb Poulter were given career lifelines.

Hawks report author says inquiry ending 'defies logic'

Hawks report author says inquiry ending 'defies logic'

Hawks report author says inquiry ending 'defies logic'

Hawks report author says inquiry ending 'defies logic'

While the AFL has ended the inquiry into the Hawthorn racism allegations, the saga is far from over as the complainants consider their next options.

Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe

Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe

Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe

Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe

Alastair Clarkson's leave of absence from North Melbourne will continue despite the AFL concluding the investigation into claims of racism at Hawthorn.

Hawks negotiating with AFL as league looks at sanctions

Hawks negotiating with AFL as league looks at sanctions

Hawks negotiating with AFL as league looks at sanctions

Hawks negotiating with AFL as league looks at sanctions

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers and his predecessor Jeff Kennett say the club did nothing wrong in how it handled the initial claims of racism.

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Political stoush over GST requests for Hobart stadium

Tasmania's premier says he didn't mislead parliament when being grilled about possible GST exemptions for a contentious new Hobart stadium.

Taranto's return to Giants a moot point for GWS

Richmond's Tim Taranto is set to confront his former GWS teammates for the first time, with the Giants making no special dispensation for their former star.

Leppitsch not ruling out Richmond coaching job

Former Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch is not willing to rule out an approach from Richmond if they want him to succeed Damien Hardwick at the Tigers.

Magpies coach McRae ill, forward Elliott out injured

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has missed training due to illness but the club say he will still lead the Magpies against West Coast.

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Swans legend Adam Goodes opens up in rare interview

Sydney Swans legend Adam Goodes says he regularly thinks about what his life would be like if his beloved late mother was not part of the Stolen Generations.

AFL ends Hawks racism inquiry, but legal action looms

The independent inquiry into racism allegations at Hawthorn is over, with "no adverse findings" against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.

Cerra, Laird overturn AFL bans, Parker not as lucky

Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is free to play in Friday's clash with Melbourne after overturning his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.

Blues hit by horror injury toll ahead of Melbourne game

Carlton's unravelling season has been dealt another blow with at least five forced changes for Friday night's match against Melbourne.

Paddy McCartin to sit out remainder of AFL season

Luckless Sydney defender Paddy McCartin will miss the rest of the AFL season with concussion symptoms, raising renewed questions about his playing future.

'Frustrated' Cats can turn around flag defence: Hawkins

Geelong star Tom Hawkins says the Cats are refusing to panic despite slumping to 5-6 in their premiership defence.

Carlton captain Cripps fires back at critics

Angry Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has taken aim at the media over "incorrect" reports following the Blues' latest disappointing defeat.

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