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Magpies' mids challenged with 'sore' Daicos in the wars

Magpies' mids challenged with 'sore' Daicos in the wars

Collingwood coach Craig McRae admitted his midfield were not able to match Gold Coast's in a rare AFL loss that came after a goalless first half.

Dees aim to turn tables on North in Goodwin's milestone

Dees aim to turn tables on North in Goodwin's milestone

Dees aim to turn tables on North in Goodwin's milestone

Dees aim to turn tables on North in Goodwin's milestone

Milestone man Simon Goodwin insists Melbourne are in an exciting phase of transition ahead of a clash with fellow bottom-six outfit North Melbourne.

Rowell stars as Suns steady to topple late-surging Pies

Rowell stars as Suns steady to topple late-surging Pies

Rowell stars as Suns steady to topple late-surging Pies

Rowell stars as Suns steady to topple late-surging Pies

Gold Coast have defied a slow-starting Collingwood's inevitable surge for a six-point victory that puts them within sight of a maiden AFL finals campaign.

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Blues onballer falls foul of umpire contact crackdown

Blues onballer falls foul of umpire contact crackdown

Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is the first casualty of the AFL's edict this month that warned of tribunal intervention for repeat umpire contact.

Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions

Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.

Richmond to unleash 'special talent' against Bombers

Richmond to unleash 'special talent' against Bombers

Once a potential No.1 draft pick, Taj Hotton will make his AFL debut for Richmond after overcoming an ACL rupture suffered last year.

'Put him to sleep a bit': Saints managing young gun

'Put him to sleep a bit': Saints managing young gun

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes Mattaes Phillipou will play in the AFL again this season, but is unsure when he might return from his latest injury setback.

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Western Bulldogs' wish for superstar forward Darcy

Western Bulldogs' wish for superstar forward Darcy

Western Bulldogs' wish for superstar forward Darcy

Western Bulldogs' wish for superstar forward Darcy

Tactics used to defend star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy have attracted the attention of football pundits.

Meek hopes for cool WA reception as Hawks eye Freo test

Meek hopes for cool WA reception as Hawks eye Freo test

Meek hopes for cool WA reception as Hawks eye Freo test

Meek hopes for cool WA reception as Hawks eye Freo test

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek is relishing the chance to test himself against Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson in the high-stakes clash with Fremantle.

Lions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury

Lions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury

Lions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury

Lions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after popular team man Noah Answerth suffered a season-ending injury in the win over Carlton.

Voss admits TDK 'challenged' as Blues fans jeer star

Voss admits TDK 'challenged' as Blues fans jeer star

Voss admits TDK 'challenged' as Blues fans jeer star

Voss admits TDK 'challenged' as Blues fans jeer star

Tom De Koning is attracting the wrong sort of attention from some Carlton fans as he struggles for on-field impact, with a huge off-field decision to make.

No mercy from Lions as Carlton's woes continue

No mercy from Lions as Carlton's woes continue

No mercy from Lions as Carlton's woes continue

No mercy from Lions as Carlton's woes continue

The Brisbane Lions have continued their push for a top-two finish and twisted the knife in Carlton with a comprehensive victory at Marvel Stadium.

Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash

Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash

Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash

Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash

GWS and Geelong have both added firepower for their high-stakes AFL encounter, while Hawthorn made a surprise selection call for a meeting with Fremantle.

'We've fought back': why things are different for Suns

'We've fought back': why things are different for Suns

'We've fought back': why things are different for Suns

'We've fought back': why things are different for Suns

Ben King expects Gold Coast to show they belong when they play the AFL's top three sides over the next three weeks, beginning with flag favourites Collingwood.

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Magpies member banned for five years over Voss threat

The AFL, the MCG and Collingwood have punished an unnamed Magpies member who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss.

Clarkson makes feelings known on in-season tournament

An in-season tournament could be introduced in 2028, but Alastair Clarkson reckons the AFL will be better off evening up the draw first.

Star Eagle almost cooked for 2025 after ankle struggles

Eagles coach Andrew McQualter has given the biggest hint yet that Elliot Yeo won't feature in 2025 following a slower-than-expected recovery from ankle surgery.

'Has he ever put a list together?' Longmuir hits back

The war of words between Justin Longmuir and David King has escalated, with the Fremantle coach hitting back after copping years of criticism.

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Hawks tread carefully with son of a gun's future

Cooper Hodge, the son of Hawthorn great Luke Hodge, is eligible to join the Hawks or Brisbane through next year's AFL national draft.

'Faceless, lack of courage': coaches on Voss threats

Michael Voss is preferring to focus on football's brighter side after the Carlton mentor copped death threats his Lions opposite admits come with the territory.

Goal-sneak back for high-flying Pies' interstate test

A fit and healthy Lachie Schultz will return for Collingwood's interstate assignment against a Suns outfit embracing the bright Friday lights.

I won't guilt them into staying, says Essendon coach

Essendon's injury woes have reached crisis point, and coach Brad Scott says it's understandable some of his sidelined players are in a dark mental place.

AFLW star backs league's growth in face of huge losses

AFLW star Kate Hore has urged league officials and sponsors to stay the course, insisting the women's competition will only improve in future seasons.

Cornes axed as Port prepare for new coaching regime

Long-time Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes is the first major casualty as his premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over at Alberton.

Wrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour

Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.

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