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Finals hopes dim for Eagles, Port after AFLW defeats

Finals hopes dim for Eagles, Port after AFLW defeats

Brisbane have shaken up the AFLW's top-eight race, while Geelong's minor premiership hopes remain intact after a big win over West Coast.

Irish sisters stun Suns and shake up AFLW finals footy

Irish sisters stun Suns and shake up AFLW finals footy

Irish sisters stun Suns and shake up AFLW finals footy

Irish sisters stun Suns and shake up AFLW finals footy

It's a game of snakes and ladders in the AFLW as teams vie for a top-eight spot on the cusp of the finals series.

'Pretty unstoppable': Demons secure finals football

'Pretty unstoppable': Demons secure finals football

'Pretty unstoppable': Demons secure finals football

'Pretty unstoppable': Demons secure finals football

Melbourne have bounced back into form to take down the Tigers and put themselves in a strong position as finals football approaches.

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Eagles recruit mused on Daniher after marching orders

Eagles recruit mused on Daniher after marching orders

West Coast recruit Jack Viney reflected on a quote from the late great Neale Daniher after being told to look elsewhere to continue his AFL career.

Patience pays off as Eagles re-sign coach Daisy Pearce

Patience pays off as Eagles re-sign coach Daisy Pearce

West Coast's AFLW coach Daisy Pearce has thanked the club for being patient after she took time to decide whether to re-sign for a further two years.

Blue banned for drink driving, AFL punishes teammate

Blue banned for drink driving, AFL punishes teammate

On the same day the AFL confirmed Lachie Cowan's punishment for taking an illicit substance, teammate Wade Derksen has been handed a drink-driving club ban.

AFL warns players ahead of hair tests for drugs

AFL warns players ahead of hair tests for drugs

There was a sting in the tail for players on Friday as the AFL confirmed Lachie Cowan's two-game ban for his illicit drug use.

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AFL to suspend Cowan for two games, Hayward cleared

AFL to suspend Cowan for two games, Hayward cleared

AFL to suspend Cowan for two games, Hayward cleared

AFL to suspend Cowan for two games, Hayward cleared

The AFL is set to confirm on Friday that Lachie Cowan has been banned for two games after he needed hospital treatment last Sunday morning.

Triple Tiger flag winner joins Dockers, Mzungu promoted

Triple Tiger flag winner joins Dockers, Mzungu promoted

Triple Tiger flag winner joins Dockers, Mzungu promoted

Triple Tiger flag winner joins Dockers, Mzungu promoted

Fremantle have rejigged their coaching set-up following the exit of Jaymie Graham to North Melbourne, with a three-time Richmond flag winner joining the ranks.

AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out

AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out

AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out

AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out

The preferred builder, which has built venues in New Zealand and Queensland, has been announced for Tasmania's new 23,000-seat stadium.

Eyes on Nas re-signing as Magpies 'go again' for stars

Eyes on Nas re-signing as Magpies 'go again' for stars

Eyes on Nas re-signing as Magpies 'go again' for stars

Eyes on Nas re-signing as Magpies 'go again' for stars

With the AFL trade period over, re-signing Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a priority for St Kilda as Collingwood wait in the wings for Gold Coast's Matt Rowell.

Young Crow left in lurch as AFL trade deadline passes

Young Crow left in lurch as AFL trade deadline passes

Young Crow left in lurch as AFL trade deadline passes

Young Crow left in lurch as AFL trade deadline passes

Nick Murray has been stranded at Adelaide as Keidean Coleman, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers found new homes at the death in the AFL trade period.

'Knock away, Jase': Bulldogs say English will stay

'Knock away, Jase': Bulldogs say English will stay

'Knock away, Jase': Bulldogs say English will stay

'Knock away, Jase': Bulldogs say English will stay

Just as GWS will keep a watch on Tim English, the Western Bulldogs are also adamant their All-Australian ruckman is going nowhere.

Blues say weekend incident being investigated by AFL

Blues say weekend incident being investigated by AFL

Blues say weekend incident being investigated by AFL

Blues say weekend incident being investigated by AFL

Carlton are in discussions with the AFL after their players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan needed separate hospital visits on Sunday morning.

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'Very comfortable': Roos defend trade for 'sorry' Swan

After pulling off one of their biggest trades, North Melbourne won't say if Nick Blakey gave assurances about his role in the Pullman Hotel scandal.

Lions defender keen to join Bombers, Suns snare duo

Defender Keidean Coleman wants to leave Brisbane for Essendon, while Hawthorn have shipped off Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert to Gold Coast.

Former Blues skipper shocked by player hospital visits

Questions continue to linger over the circumstances that led to the hospitalisation of AFL players Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, as a Carlton great weighs in.

McVeigh's dream team builds as Bombers poach assistant

Daniel Pratt hopes to play a key role in a special new era at Essendon after being lured to the Bombers as a senior assistant coach under Mark McVeigh.

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New Dog Butters mulled making AFL exit public in-season

After his mega move to the Western Bulldogs, Zac Butters has declared he sees a future where AFL players publicly confirm their intention to leave in season.

Roos defeat Dockers, Blues down Swans in Sydney

North Melbourne are on top of the ladder and Carlton are lurking just outside the top four after the two teams posted strong AFLW wins on Sunday.

Blues duo discharged after hospital treatment

AFL club Carlton says players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan's trips to hospital this weekend stemmed from separate incidents.

Suns stamp AFLW top-four credentials as Crows rebound

Gold Coast have continued their top-four charge with a historic AFLW win over Melbourne, as the Adelaide Crows flew back into the finals hunt.

Geelong go big and Saints win for Dal Santo in AFLW

Geelong logged another big win, St Kilda triumphed in their last match with Nick Dal Santo in charge, and Port also enjoyed victory in Saturday's AFLW games.

Bulldogs bring 'ruthless mentality' to Pride Round

The Bombers came out firing after picking up their first win last week, but the Dogs were too strong in front of 4000 fans at Whitten Oval for Pride Round.

Bulldogs sign Butters after contentious five-club deal

The Western Bulldogs have reeled in the biggest fish of the AFL trade period, with superstar Zak Butters crossing from Port Adelaide as a free agent.

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