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Cats coach 'doubly surprised' by tribunal call

Cats coach 'doubly surprised' by tribunal call

Geelong coach Chris Scott was surprised to learn the Cats could have challenged the "medium" grading of Shannon Neale's suspension for a high bump.

'He's not the victim': Crows coach on banned star

'He's not the victim': Crows coach on banned star

'He's not the victim': Crows coach on banned star

'He's not the victim': Crows coach on banned star

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.

'Not the end of the world': Giants confident on Hogan

'Not the end of the world': Giants confident on Hogan

'Not the end of the world': Giants confident on Hogan

'Not the end of the world': Giants confident on Hogan

A positive meeting with a surgeon has left GWS coach Adam Kingsley confident injured star forward Jesse Hogan will return for finals.

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Ugle-Hagan's future 'remains to be seen': coach

Ugle-Hagan's future 'remains to be seen': coach

Starting afresh in 2026 would be a good thing for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, says coach Luke Beveridge, but he can't say whether that should be at Western Bulldogs.

Crows face on-field test after Rankine furore: Nicks

Crows face on-field test after Rankine furore: Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his ladder-leaders have adopted a simple mantra for their clash against lowly North Melbourne.

They're now the enemy: Swans coach ready to face Eagles

They're now the enemy: Swans coach ready to face Eagles

Dean Cox will forever be remembered as a premiership hero at West Coast, but the first-year Sydney coach is plotting the downfall of his former side.

'All the best': De Koning's likely farewell to Carlton

'All the best': De Koning's likely farewell to Carlton

Tom De Koning has given a speech in the Carlton rooms following his 100th game, thanking the Blues for the last eight years ahead of a looming free-agency call.

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Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.

'Deeply sorry': Rankine given ban for homophobic slur

'Deeply sorry': Rankine given ban for homophobic slur

'Deeply sorry': Rankine given ban for homophobic slur

'Deeply sorry': Rankine given ban for homophobic slur

Adelaide officials are nervous for Izak Rankine's mental health after his four-game ban for a homophobic slur, as the AFL defended secrecy around the sanction.

Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder

Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder

Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder

Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder

Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has been left out for the club's must-win clash with Fremantle, despite coming off a prolific VFL performance.

AFL has 'work to do' after homophobic slur saga

AFL has 'work to do' after homophobic slur saga

AFL has 'work to do' after homophobic slur saga

AFL has 'work to do' after homophobic slur saga

AFL boss Andrew Dillon says education is key to creating a safer environment after Crow Izak Rankine became the latest player banned over a homophobic slur.

Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Experienced mentor Mark Williams has been axed by Melbourne, but another AFL coach is already singing his praises.

Port Adelaide coach misses his last training session

Port Adelaide coach misses his last training session

Port Adelaide coach misses his last training session

Port Adelaide coach misses his last training session

Ken Hinkley is ill and has missed his last training session as Port coach, but there's no danger he will miss his farewell game.

Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen

Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen

Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen

Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen

West Coast appear all but certain to lose Oscar Allen to Brisbane, but coach Andrew McQualter has declared that Liam Ryan will be staying.

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Lions great lifts lid on Zorko's sliding doors moment

Lions star Dayne Zorko will join Marcus Ashcroft as one of just five men to play 300 games for the merged club, and arguably has him to thank for it.

Pies plans in place as Dees tag looms for Daicos

Melbourne's Ed Langdon frustrated Collingwood star Nick Daicos in their previous encounter but the Magpies insist they are now better prepared to handle a tag.

Essendon's 'best case' for keeping free agent ruck

Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.

Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows' wish over slur ban

A rival coach says Adelaide star Izak Rankine shouldn't be demonised as he awaits a looming ban from the AFL for making a homophobic slur.

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Collingwood flag star calls time on AFL career

Collingwood premiership player Will Hoskin-Elliott will hang up his boots at the end of the AFL season, after almost 250 games with the Magpies and GWS.

Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons

A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.

Tigers part ways with two-time AFL premiership winger

Two-time premiership winner Kamdyn McIntosh will play his final game for Richmond this weekend, but it doesn't necessarily mean he's going to retire.

Hardwick's approach to 'two-game season' to define Suns

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has provided an injury update and explained how the team will attack their unique final-round AFL double-header.

Not an issue: Dockers give blessing to Jackson's leave

Ruckman Luke Jackson has rushed to Melbourne for personal reasons but isn't in doubt for Fremantle's clash with the Western Bulldogs.

Magpies make Hill concession, Howe concussion call

Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill's chances of returning for Collingwood's AFL finals campaign are fading, but Jeremy Howe is fit to play against Melbourne.

Power star to miss Hinkley farewell after ban upheld

Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines has failed in his bid to overturn his three-match ban for a high bump that left Carlton's Cooper Lord concussed.

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