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Lions roar back in style against flat Magpies

Lions roar back in style against flat Magpies

The Brisbane Lions have ended a four-game losing run against Collingwood, taming the Magpies by 27 points at the MCG.

Swan stakes All-Australian claim in win over Bombers

Swan stakes All-Australian claim in win over Bombers

Swan stakes All-Australian claim in win over Bombers

Swan stakes All-Australian claim in win over Bombers

Superstar Errol Gulden has celebrated his 100th AFL match with a win, while a Swans teammate boosted his All-Australian credentials with a stellar performance.

Suns trounce toothless Tigers to boost top-four hopes

Suns trounce toothless Tigers to boost top-four hopes

Suns trounce toothless Tigers to boost top-four hopes

Suns trounce toothless Tigers to boost top-four hopes

Richmond have kicked just two goals as Gold Coast notched a percentage-boosting 84-point win that enhanced their AFL top-four hopes.

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Coach relishes Demons' ideal response to pressure

Coach relishes Demons' ideal response to pressure

Melbourne have responded to a week in the AFL spotlight by romping to a straight-forward 83-point win over cellar dwellers West Coast.

Key Hawk suffers season-ending injury

Key Hawk suffers season-ending injury

Hawthorn's premiership hopes have suffered a hammer blow with confirmation of an injury to star midfielder Will Day.

Voss surprised by McRae's 'unusual' recruiting tactic

Voss surprised by McRae's 'unusual' recruiting tactic

Out-of-contract Carlton utility Jack Silvagni faces a big decision - stay at his family club, or switch allegiances to arch rivals Collingwood.

Saints embrace 'catching up' mindset in Kangas clash

Saints embrace 'catching up' mindset in Kangas clash

Ross Lyon insists St Kilda have moved on from their epic comeback win over Melbourne as they chase rare consecutive victories.

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Beers, tears and existentialism: the unseen side of AFL

Beers, tears and existentialism: the unseen side of AFL

Beers, tears and existentialism: the unseen side of AFL

Beers, tears and existentialism: the unseen side of AFL

A daring debut novel from a former Swan shines a light on the absurdity of life as an AFL player, uncovering some dark truths along the way.

Coach reveals the key factor in Adelaide's AFL rise

Coach reveals the key factor in Adelaide's AFL rise

Coach reveals the key factor in Adelaide's AFL rise

Coach reveals the key factor in Adelaide's AFL rise

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has pinpointed a key factor in his club's rise from 15th last year to top of the ladder.

Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller

Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller

Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller

Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller

Fast-finishing Adelaide have kicked six goals to two in the last term to defeat Hawthorn by 14 points and take top spot on the AFL ladder.

'Big advocate for ruckmen': Lions address Draper links

'Big advocate for ruckmen': Lions address Draper links

'Big advocate for ruckmen': Lions address Draper links

'Big advocate for ruckmen': Lions address Draper links

Brisbane have a tight-knit ruck group, and milestone man Darcy Fort would welcome another member if Essendon's Sam Draper wanted to join the Lions.

Dog and Dogga all smiles as Sean Darcy hits his straps

Dog and Dogga all smiles as Sean Darcy hits his straps

Dog and Dogga all smiles as Sean Darcy hits his straps

Dog and Dogga all smiles as Sean Darcy hits his straps

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is proving the doubters wrong, with his partnership alongside Luke Jackson becoming a vital weapon for the Dockers.

Hardwick's big-picture pitch to rising, in-demand Suns

Hardwick's big-picture pitch to rising, in-demand Suns

Hardwick's big-picture pitch to rising, in-demand Suns

Hardwick's big-picture pitch to rising, in-demand Suns

Damien Hardwick has urged his peripheral talent to buy into Gold Coast's big-picture ambition after retaining Alex Davies in the midfield to play Richmond.

Sulking Swans? No way says 100 gamer Gulden

Sulking Swans? No way says 100 gamer Gulden

Sulking Swans? No way says 100 gamer Gulden

Sulking Swans? No way says 100 gamer Gulden

Milestone man Errol Gulden says a win over Essendon could spark an unlikely launch pad for Sydney after missing this year's AFL finals.

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Lyon won't be seduced by Saints' record-breaking win

St Kilda have been urged to act as "hard-nosed pros" and refocus after producing one of the greatest comebacks in AFL history against Melbourne.

No Harley spells big problems for struggling Eagles

Star West Coast midfielder Harley Reid will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, leaving a host of youngsters to steer the ship against Melbourne.

Why AFLW is worth every cent of a $50m-per-year loss

The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs.

No major concern for Giants after Bulldogs blowout

GWS are eager to move on quickly after suffering the worst defeat of Adam Kingsley's three seasons charge in an 88-point thrashing from the Western Bulldogs.

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Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning

The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.

'One thing left to do' as Lion mids eye MCG redemption

The most recent two AFL premiers will meet at the MCG, where the fired-up Brisbane Lions will aim to scratch an 11-year itch against Collingwood.

Jezza to kick 100 goals? I'd like to see that: Hinkley

Fresh from his 11-goal outing, star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron has the chance to move even closer to the magical 100-goal mark when he faces Port Adelaide.

'Had our measure': High-flying Crows wary of Hawks

Adelaide can lock up their first AFL finals appearance since 2017, but they will first have to get over a Hawthorn team who have crushed them in recent times.

Wooden-spoon Eagles to link up with a smart Daisy chain

West Coast's request for a priority pick is controversial, but coach Andrew McQualter believes the club deserves a helping hand.

Clarkson still up for 'significant' Kangaroos challenge

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson remains adamant the struggling Kangaroos can still turn their fortunes around like his former club Hawthorn.

Under-fire Goodwin feels 'supported' by Demons board

Embattled Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has addressed his future and the fallout of the Demons' last-quarter capitulation to St Kilda.

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