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Kangaroos take heart from pushing high-flying Swans

Kangaroos take heart from pushing high-flying Swans

AFL ladder leaders Sydney have held off North Melbourne in an entertaining contest under the Marvel Stadium roof, with a Swans trio kicking three goals.

Reinforcements for Brisbane Lions after Blues scare

Reinforcements for Brisbane Lions after Blues scare

Reinforcements for Brisbane Lions after Blues scare

Reinforcements for Brisbane Lions after Blues scare

Brisbane, after staving off Carlton, could welcome back two premiership mainstays from injury for their grand final rematch with Geelong at the Gabba.

Energised Tigers face test to back up against Crows

Energised Tigers face test to back up against Crows

Energised Tigers face test to back up against Crows

Energised Tigers face test to back up against Crows

Richmond are out to back up their drought-breaking win over West Coast with another competitive performance, this time against a stronger opponent - Adelaide.

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Keep me down back: Eagle Ginbey happy where he is

Keep me down back: Eagle Ginbey happy where he is

West Coast star Reuben Ginbey will receive a much-needed helping hand in defence this week after Harry Edwards was named to take on Melbourne.

'You get used to it': Dogs coach on brilliant captain

'You get used to it': Dogs coach on brilliant captain

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge almost normalises the brilliance of his captain Marcus Bontempelli, who starred in a two-point win over Port Adelaide.

'There's a model that works': Voss on Gabba near miss

'There's a model that works': Voss on Gabba near miss

How Carlton front up against the Western Bulldogs in the next round will be telling after they came from 49 points behind to give the Lions an almighty scare.

Bulldogs scrap to tense win over Port in AFL thriller

Bulldogs scrap to tense win over Port in AFL thriller

The Western Bulldogs have defeated Port Adelaide by two points in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.

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'Familiar narrative' as Blues' Gabba rally falls short

'Familiar narrative' as Blues' Gabba rally falls short

'Familiar narrative' as Blues' Gabba rally falls short

'Familiar narrative' as Blues' Gabba rally falls short

Under-pressure Carlton coach Michael Voss says his men can't be content with a Gabba near-miss after threatening to pull off a giant comeback against Brisbane.

Still 'our future': Eagles back Hewett to find mojo

Still 'our future': Eagles back Hewett to find mojo

Still 'our future': Eagles back Hewett to find mojo

Still 'our future': Eagles back Hewett to find mojo

Elijah Hewett has endured a disappointing start to the AFL season, but West Coast believe a stint in the WAFL will do him the world of good.

Fremantle flying, but captain cut down by knee injury

Fremantle flying, but captain cut down by knee injury

Fremantle flying, but captain cut down by knee injury

Fremantle flying, but captain cut down by knee injury

Fremantle are on the verge of equalling a club-record winning run, but captain Alex Pearce won't be there after suffering a knee injury against Hawthorn.

Trait 'overrated' but Pendlebury an exception to rule

Trait 'overrated' but Pendlebury an exception to rule

Trait 'overrated' but Pendlebury an exception to rule

Trait 'overrated' but Pendlebury an exception to rule

Geelong coach Chris Scott has joined the chorus lauding Scott Pendlebury ahead of the Collingwood veteran's AFL games record-equalling appearance.

North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.

Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress

Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress

Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress

Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress

Gold Coast will be out to extend a strong record at their home away from home in Darwin when they take on St Kilda without overlooked ruckman Jarrod Witts.

Balta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Balta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Balta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Balta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Noah Balta has impressed in a ruck-forward role for Richmond over the past fortnight as Adem Yze's side continues to be ravaged by injuries.

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Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray

AFL premiership players Dion Prestia and Steven May will no longer face criminal charges over a fight in a coastal town.

Giants 'contest beast' fired up for Bombers reunion

Earning an AFL lifeline, GWS defender Jayden Laverde will face off against former side Essendon for the first time as the Giants suffer more injuries.

Neale's numbers stack up as AFL rivals circle

With a decision to make on his playing future, Lachie Neale is tracking towards his most impactful season since arriving at the Brisbane Lions in 2019.

We got hit in the face: Hawks rue the one that got away

Hawthorn's 15-point loss to Fremantle came with the added blow of an injury to Tom Barrass, and coach Sam Mitchell wasn't happy after the match.

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Freo unleash five-goal burst to sink Hawks in thriller

Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is facing a period on the sidelines with injury on a bad night for his side as they lost by 15 points to Fremantle.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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