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Port's great foundation set to be rattled by Bulldogs

Port's great foundation set to be rattled by Bulldogs

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says his defensive priorities will be severely challenged by the Western Bulldogs in their Adelaide Oval clash.

Brisbane Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Brisbane Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Brisbane Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Brisbane Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.

Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur

Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur

Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur

Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur

Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.

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Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay

Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay

Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay.

Adelaide Crows to feed off returning skipper's energy

Adelaide Crows to feed off returning skipper's energy

Jordan Dawson is set to return in Adelaide's clash with Richmond after missing two of the last three games following the death of his eldest brother.

'That's what we explore': Giants coach on name change

'That's what we explore': Giants coach on name change

GWS coach Adam Kingsley says he's open to a name change for the AFL club, with the Giants yet to find the answer on how best to tackle the region.

McRae defends Pendlebury ahead of record-breaking game

McRae defends Pendlebury ahead of record-breaking game

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has mounted a staunch defence of Scott Pendlebury as the star veteran prepares to break the VFL/AFL games record.

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Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Fremantle will be aiming to win their eighth straight game when they host Hawthorn on Thursday night, with both teams looking to flex their premiership muscle.

Hawks' Wizard keen to weave more magic out West

Hawks' Wizard keen to weave more magic out West

Hawks' Wizard keen to weave more magic out West

Hawks' Wizard keen to weave more magic out West

Hawthorn have had issues in attack to address ahead of their Thursday night blockbuster against Fremantle, but one forward shone in the draw with Collingwood.

Beveridge says illicit drugs policy 'compromises' care

Beveridge says illicit drugs policy 'compromises' care

Beveridge says illicit drugs policy 'compromises' care

Beveridge says illicit drugs policy 'compromises' care

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the AFL's illicit drugs policy "compromises" care due to key people being kept in the dark.

Rowell on ice as Suns relish Darwin return

Rowell on ice as Suns relish Darwin return

Rowell on ice as Suns relish Darwin return

Rowell on ice as Suns relish Darwin return

Still carrying an ankle injury, Matt Rowell will miss at least the first of Gold Coast's two AFL games in Darwin.

Bulldogs make call on injured superstar Bontempelli

Bulldogs make call on injured superstar Bontempelli

Bulldogs make call on injured superstar Bontempelli

Bulldogs make call on injured superstar Bontempelli

Marcus Bontempelli is determined to continue playing through knee and heel issues, but the Western Bulldogs are wary of not burning out their prized asset.

Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.

Perryman blow for Pies, Dees' Mihocek sidelined

Perryman blow for Pies, Dees' Mihocek sidelined

Perryman blow for Pies, Dees' Mihocek sidelined

Perryman blow for Pies, Dees' Mihocek sidelined

Collingwood's Harry Perryman and Melbourne's Brody Mihocek have both learnt the extent of hamstring injuries and will be sidelined for multiple weeks.

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'Unique player': Dockers star poses threats for Hawks

Hawthorn face a major test in Thursday's away game against Fremantle, who are on a seven-game winning streak and boast a strong record against the Hawks.

He was still off-colour: Dockers back Voss to rebound

A number of Fremantle players have been grounded by illness in recent weeks, but coach Justin Longmuir is optimistic they are now over the worst of it.

Brisbane Lions leader defends culture with one regret

Brisbane Lions co-captain Hugh McCluggage has reflected on a weekend that included the leaking of private strategy notes and a homophobic slur investigation.

AFL umpire ends betting agency role after tribunal case

Sportsbet have announced they will no longer feature current sports administrators or officials in their programming "following feedback".

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Suns pair learn AFL match review fate

Gold Coast players Sam Clohesy and Ben Long were both on the AFL match review officer's radar and have been penalised over incidents in the Suns' win over GWS.

Woman accuses AFL great Winmar of 'petrifying' assault

Former St Kilda footballer and racism advocate Nicky Winmar is fighting allegations he attacked a woman almost a year ago.

Pies back record-breaker Pendlebury's golden guernsey

Collingwood teammates are on board with club legend Scott Pendlebury wearing a specially designed jumper when he breaks the AFL games record.

Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard.

Blues under blowtorch ahead of daunting Brisbane task

Carlton coach Michael Voss faces an increasingly difficult task to reverse his team's fortunes this season as his future in the role remains a hot topic.

Fresh Hopes for Sixers as Shipperd replacement named

Former Australia cricket international James Hopes has landed his first head coaching job, replacing Greg Shipperd at the Sydney Sixers.

Power quartet on verge of comebacks from injury

Port Adelaide assistant coach Hamish Hartlett says four players are due to return from injury in a timely boost to the Power's depth.

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