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Last-round fixture sets Suns a task in AFL finals bid

Last-round fixture sets Suns a task in AFL finals bid

Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast Suns face a make-or-break period of two games in less than a week as they chase a historic first AFL finals appearance.

Dockers champion to tackle 'unknowns' as Swans boss

Dockers champion to tackle 'unknowns' as Swans boss

Dockers champion to tackle 'unknowns' as Swans boss

Dockers champion to tackle 'unknowns' as Swans boss

Australian Football Hall of Fame member Matthew Pavlich will take over from Tom Harley as chief executive of the Sydney Swans at the end of the 2025 season.

I won't get drawn on my future: exiting Port coach

I won't get drawn on my future: exiting Port coach

I won't get drawn on my future: exiting Port coach

I won't get drawn on my future: exiting Port coach

Ken Hinkley is tight-lipped on his plans for next season after finishing as Port Adelaide coach, but has all but ruled out seeking another head coaching job.

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No regrets: Star Swan ready for AFLW return

No regrets: Star Swan ready for AFLW return

Sydney AFLW captain Chloe Molloy is ready to return from her ACL tear and has no regrets over how the Swans handled the news of her devastating injury.

'Won't miss it': Demons remain without permanent home

'Won't miss it': Demons remain without permanent home

Former Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has delivered a stinging punchline about the club's lack of a permanent home, saying he won't miss driving to Casey Fields.

'Simon can coach' - but no longer at Demons

'Simon can coach' - but no longer at Demons

Departing Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has the rare and dubious distinction of being sacked after a huge AFL win.

Demons could hunt premiership coaches Simpson, Longmire

Demons could hunt premiership coaches Simpson, Longmire

Melbourne's decision to sack Simon Goodwin could force Carlton to act on coach Michael Voss, as Adam Simpson and John Longmire consider their next move.

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Magpies flag changes for massive Hawks clash

Magpies flag changes for massive Hawks clash

Magpies flag changes for massive Hawks clash

Magpies flag changes for massive Hawks clash

Jeremy Howe will make a welcome return from injury, but small forward Bobby Hill is ill and is in doubt for Thursday night's big match against Hawthorn.

Lions skipper to miss run to finals through injury

Lions skipper to miss run to finals through injury

Lions skipper to miss run to finals through injury

Lions skipper to miss run to finals through injury

Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale is in a race against the clock to prove his fitness for the finals after suffering a quad tear.

Bring it on: AFLW champions ready to be the hunted

Bring it on: AFLW champions ready to be the hunted

Bring it on: AFLW champions ready to be the hunted

Bring it on: AFLW champions ready to be the hunted

The Kangaroos say they are ready to defend their AFLW title and know the other teams will give them special attention this season.

Demons' AFL instability won't affect us: AFLW skipper

Demons' AFL instability won't affect us: AFLW skipper

Demons' AFL instability won't affect us: AFLW skipper

Demons' AFL instability won't affect us: AFLW skipper

Melbourne have been rocked by the sacking of AFL coach Simon Goodwin, but AFLW captain Kate Hore has played down any effect on the club's women's team.

Injury opens door for luckless Lion's overdue moment

Injury opens door for luckless Lion's overdue moment

Injury opens door for luckless Lion's overdue moment

Injury opens door for luckless Lion's overdue moment

Harris Andrews has endorsed Tom Doedee for an AFL shot with Brisbane, nearly two years after the Adelaide recruit first arrived at the club.

'Now is the right time': Port champion Boak retires

'Now is the right time': Port champion Boak retires

'Now is the right time': Port champion Boak retires

'Now is the right time': Port champion Boak retires

Port Adelaide great Travis Boak will retire at the end of the season alongside long-time coach Ken Hinkley, drawing the curtain on his 19-year AFL career.

Call-up looms for Fyfe after Young scans come through

Call-up looms for Fyfe after Young scans come through

Call-up looms for Fyfe after Young scans come through

Call-up looms for Fyfe after Young scans come through

Fremantle have ruled Hayden Young out of Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide, but there's still a chance he will return before the finals.

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Cats star Stewart, North's Curtis learn AFL MRO fate

Geelong star Tom Stewart and North Melbourne's Paul Curtis faced scrutiny from the AFL match review officer over high contact with opponents.

Hollands returns as young Blue gets heartbreaking news

Elijah Hollands has returned from personal leave following a two-and-a-half month break, and he's set to play in the VFL this weekend.

Suns are rising as fight for top-four berths heats up

Gold Coast appear certain to make finals for the first time, and could come up trumps in the scrap for top-four berths.

I've had a good crack: Ward retires with no regrets

Beloved GWS champion Callan Ward knows he won't be part of the maiden Giants premiership team, but he ends his storied AFL career with no regrets.

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Key Demon has no plans on leaving as form lifts

Being dropped to the VFL was just what Melbourne forward Bayley Fritsch believes he needed to turn his "embarrassing" form around.

Star Dockers mid injured in comeback win over Carlton

Fremantle have kicked seven goals to one in the last quarter to post a crucial 27-point win over Carlton which keeps them in the hunt for a top-four berth.

Cats coach weighs in on Stewart's awkward collision

North Melbourne's Paul Curtis is facing certain suspension for punching an opponent but Geelong's Tom Stewart could escape sanction over high contact.

Scott backs Cats' Jezza watch after Port demolition

Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron has added another six goals to his season tally in Geelong's dominant win over an undermanned Port Adelaide.

In-demand star shines as Saints see off North in AFL

St Kilda are determined to keep out-of-contract gun Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, who was once again the star of the show in their win over North Melbourne.

Fagan hails young guns as Lions bounce back

The Brisbane Lions might not get stalwart ruck Oscar McInerney back, but young tall Henry Smith filled his shoes superbly in a win against Collingwood.

McRae won't push panic button on Magpies' form slump

Collingwood coach Craig McRae remains the "eternal optimist" following a third defeat in four games, taking the Magpies off the top of the ladder.

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