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'Vote it down': anti-stadium rally urges undecided MPs

'Vote it down': anti-stadium rally urges undecided MPs

Thousands of people have rallied against a proposed AFL stadium just weeks out from a parliamentary vote that will determine its fate.

Rivals' best shots fall short as AFLW trilogy awaits

Rivals' best shots fall short as AFLW trilogy awaits

Rivals' best shots fall short as AFLW trilogy awaits

Rivals' best shots fall short as AFLW trilogy awaits

Defending premiers North Melbourne and two-time premiers Brisbane fended off hefty blows to book a third-straight AFLW decider, having split the previous two.

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

The Brisbane Lions will meet North Melbourne in the AFLW decider for a third straight season after a crushing 35-point preliminary final defeat of Carlton.

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North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North Melbourne have punched their ticket to an AFLW grand final after Blaithin Bogue played a starring role in a sensational comeback win over Melbourne.

Star responds to the AFL's racism duty of care denial

Star responds to the AFL's racism duty of care denial

An Indigenous AFL star, part of a class action against the code over claims he suffered injuries from repeated racist abuse, says the league's defence "hurts".

Crows land flag star as players earn AFL lifelines

Crows land flag star as players earn AFL lifelines

Adelaide couldn't satisfy Brisbane in their AFL trade negotiations for Callum Ah Chee, but have finally landed their target through the pre-season draft.

Demons up against the odds in AFLW finals

Demons up against the odds in AFLW finals

The first to fall in a historic winning streak, Melbourne are looking to end defending premiers North Melbourne's reign and reach another AFLW grand final.

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The Irish connection that helped Blues snag AFLW star

The Irish connection that helped Blues snag AFLW star

The Irish connection that helped Blues snag AFLW star

The Irish connection that helped Blues snag AFLW star

Gaelic football star Erone Fitzpatrick heeded Zach Tuohy's advice on a unique road from Ireland to an AFLW preliminary final, weathering a big setback en route.

Bulldogs set high bar for latest father-son recruit

Bulldogs set high bar for latest father-son recruit

Bulldogs set high bar for latest father-son recruit

Bulldogs set high bar for latest father-son recruit

The Western Bulldogs have high hopes for father-son recruit Will Darcy, who joins brother Sam at the club where their father Luke once starred.

It's elementary - Cats feel more need for Holmes speed

It's elementary - Cats feel more need for Holmes speed

It's elementary - Cats feel more need for Holmes speed

It's elementary - Cats feel more need for Holmes speed

Hunter Holmes will join his older brother Max at Geelong, one of several familiar family names to feature on night two of the AFL draft.

Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

With Melbourne the final hurdle en route to an AFLW grand final, coach Darren Crocker has revealed what North Melbourne's two biggest threats are.

Kangas still 'likely' to remove captaincy from Simpkin

Kangas still 'likely' to remove captaincy from Simpkin

Kangas still 'likely' to remove captaincy from Simpkin

Kangas still 'likely' to remove captaincy from Simpkin

No final decisions have been made but North Melbourne remain likely to remove Jy Simpkin as club captain after he sought a move to rival AFL clubs.

Pickett joins Indigenous greats as No.12 draft pick

Pickett joins Indigenous greats as No.12 draft pick

Pickett joins Indigenous greats as No.12 draft pick

Pickett joins Indigenous greats as No.12 draft pick

Latrelle Pickett was stunned when his cousin Kysaiah - also a No.12 selection - presented him with his Melbourne guernsey at the AFL draft.

'Pretty honoured': Dean destiny as Harry joins Blues

'Pretty honoured': Dean destiny as Harry joins Blues

'Pretty honoured': Dean destiny as Harry joins Blues

'Pretty honoured': Dean destiny as Harry joins Blues

Harry Dean, the son of two-time Carlton premiership player Peter Dean, went to the Blues with the No.3 pick in Wednesday night's AFL draft.

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'I'm Batman': Duursma eyes Eagles double-act with Reid

Victorian teenager Willem Duursma will join West Coast after being selected with the No.1 pick at the AFL national draft.

No fear for Kangaroos as Demons look to end streak

Melbourne must end North's unprecedented winning streak to reach the AFLW grand final, with the season's top-two sides set to meet in a preliminary final.

'They can't kick a footy': Lions have point to prove

Brisbane's pride of AFLW Lions are keen to prove they can play with control as well as chaos and book a fourth-straight grand final berth.

Eagles eye chance to turbocharge rebuild at AFL draft

West Coast have the first two live picks of the AFL draft and it shapes as a golden opportunity for the Eagles to kick start their recharge.

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Tigers young guns inherit famous guernsey numbers

Richmond youngsters Sam Lalor and Jonty Faull have been given two of the club's iconic guernsey numbers and Tigers legends are rapt with the ongoing legacy.

Bombers among clubs set to shape next AFL draft

Leading draft prospects Lachy Dovaston, Xavier Taylor and Sam Grlj are all ready to make their mark when their AFL chance comes.

Big-stage Dooley wants to add to Lions' Irish legacy

Neasa Dooley won an All-Ireland title in front of 45,000 fans at Croke Park and wants to taste the same success in her first AFLW season with Brisbane.

Origin-bound Daicos leans on past Pies heartbreak

Nick Daicos will play for Victoria in State of Origin then turn his focus to taking Collingwood back to the top of the AFL.

Hewitt thought about stunning switch from tennis to AFL

An epic Davis Cup win over Roger Federer in 2003 convinced Australian tennis great Lleyton Hewitt to not go ahead with a stunning career change.

Essendon star sent for scans on injured knee

Essendon star Nic Martin has had scans on the same knee he had reconstructed just four months ago following a training injury.

Buried snag a secret to fun-loving Blues' success

Carlton haven't lost since star Mimi Hill buried a sausage outside Princes Park and they want to keep riding their fun wave in the AFLW preliminary final.

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