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Swans looking for more steady show against Lions

Swans looking for more steady show against Lions

Sydney know they can't rely on another 75-point quarter to overhaul their opponents, particularly when their next challenge comes against premiers Brisbane.

Freo to opt against triple-ruck threat for Cats clash

Freo to opt against triple-ruck threat for Cats clash

Freo to opt against triple-ruck threat for Cats clash

Freo to opt against triple-ruck threat for Cats clash

Geelong copped a 56-point thumping at the hands of Gold Coast last week, and Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is bracing his players for a big bounce back.

'We love it': Lions embrace early season AFL challenges

'We love it': Lions embrace early season AFL challenges

'We love it': Lions embrace early season AFL challenges

'We love it': Lions embrace early season AFL challenges

Jarrod Berry says a decade of "brotherhood and resilience" will serve premiers Brisbane well after a frustrating Opening Round loss to the Bulldogs.

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Voss attempts to move past Blues' off-field woes

Voss attempts to move past Blues' off-field woes

Carlton coach Michael Voss isn't dwelling on fierce criticism or fresh reports that the club approached Collingwood's Craig McRae about taking the reins.

Wounded Lions to fight bans at AFL tribunal

Wounded Lions to fight bans at AFL tribunal

Brisbane Lions defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner will attempt to overturn their suspensions for striking at the AFL tribunal.

'Give it to them': Dockers up for fresh Geelong test

'Give it to them': Dockers up for fresh Geelong test

Fremantle open their 2026 AFL season against fellow premiership aspirants Geelong at a venue where they've had mixed fortunes in recent years.

Giants sensed Oliver's dazzling debut coming

Giants sensed Oliver's dazzling debut coming

GWS teammates witnessed boom recruit Clayton Oliver's strong preparation and haven't been surprised by the high-profile midfielders big start to the season.

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Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted join in the off-season.

'Work through it': Saints coach to tagged star player

'Work through it': Saints coach to tagged star player

'Work through it': Saints coach to tagged star player

'Work through it': Saints coach to tagged star player

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says his star player Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will have to work through a phase of getting hard tags from opposition teams.

Saints coach an outlier as most marvel at Magpie great

Saints coach an outlier as most marvel at Magpie great

Saints coach an outlier as most marvel at Magpie great

Saints coach an outlier as most marvel at Magpie great

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury is earning fresh accolades for his latest game-breaking display -- but St Kilda's coach seemingly didn't take much notice.

Collingwood open AFL season with tight win over Saints

Collingwood open AFL season with tight win over Saints

Collingwood open AFL season with tight win over Saints

Collingwood open AFL season with tight win over Saints

Collingwood, with Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury dominant, have downed St Kilda by 12 points at the MCG in their AFL season opener.

Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions' wounds

Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions' wounds

Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions' wounds

Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions' wounds

Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews has been suspended after the dual AFL premiers let a 26-point lead slip in their first-up loss to the Western Bulldogs.

It was a shock: Eagles digest heavy pre-season loss

It was a shock: Eagles digest heavy pre-season loss

It was a shock: Eagles digest heavy pre-season loss

It was a shock: Eagles digest heavy pre-season loss

West Coast are set to unleash three debutants and a host of other new faces in their season opener, but they are still digesting a thumping pre-season loss.

On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

Luke Beveridge was singing his side's praises as the Bulldogs rallied from 26 down to beat the two-time reigning AFL champions Brisbane in their own backyard.

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Hawks got what they deserved in Giants loss: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says the Hawks got exactly what they deserved in a 27-point season-opening loss to GWS.

Petracca's doubts, nerves erased as Suns make statement

There were nerves and a long-held doubt before Christian Petracca turned back time in Gold Coast's statement-making rout of Geelong to begin the AFL season.

Saints looking to the stars as big season opener awaits

New St Kilda co-captain Cal Wilkie is unafraid to talk about the club's lofty ambitions as they enter a season where they'll be the centre of attention.

Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer

Chris Scott was impressed with Tanner Bruhn's AFL return after 17 months out of the game and won't panic despite a one-sided opening-round loss to the Suns.

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'As good as I've seen': Petracca stars for hot Suns

Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca was at his explosive best as the Suns notched a statement-making 56-point defeat of last year's grand finalists Geelong.

Lions back boom recruit to slot into star-studded team

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is excited to debut recruit Oscar Allen and confident the former West Coast star will connect on the field with his teammates.

Revitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

While Collingwood have been tipped to miss the top eight this year, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes they remain an AFL heavyweight ahead of their MCG clash.

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers' estranged wife claims he "shamelessly" blamed her for a lewd photo scandal, without giving her an opportunity to respond.

Giants won't rush back injured young gun

GWS will be without young gun Aaron Cadman for the start of the AFL season and won't rush the emerging star's return from injury.

Blues won't overreact to tough AFL opening defeat

Carlton coach Michael Voss has no plans of over-reacting to Carlton's tough AFL opening round defeat to Sydney.

Swans explode to life to shatter Blues in season opener

An extraordinary 12-goal third quarter from Sydney has delivered the Swans a 63-point comeback win over Carlton in a spiteful AFL season opener.

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