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AFL star-turned triathlete prepares for Hawaii debut

AFL star-turned triathlete prepares for Hawaii debut

Former Essendon player David Zaharakis will make his debut as an age-grouper this weekend at the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world championships.

'Didn't feel comfortable': Cat speaks on Saints exit

'Didn't feel comfortable': Cat speaks on Saints exit

'Didn't feel comfortable': Cat speaks on Saints exit

'Didn't feel comfortable': Cat speaks on Saints exit

Geelong recruit Rowan Marshall has discussed why he didn't attend St Kilda's best and fairest as he forced a trade.

Saints AFLW coach steps down as club plans review

Saints AFLW coach steps down as club plans review

Saints AFLW coach steps down as club plans review

Saints AFLW coach steps down as club plans review

Nick Dal Santo has stepped down as St Kilda AFLW coach with the club to conduct an independent review into the program that is winless this season.

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Cats add ruckman as Swans star mulls trade request

Cats add ruckman as Swans star mulls trade request

Geelong may have to get creative if Sydney defender Nick Blakey pursues a move to the Cattery after relinquishing another first round pick for Rowan Marshall.

Ridley upbeat as Cats, Bombers swap players and picks

Ridley upbeat as Cats, Bombers swap players and picks

Essendon have traded luckless defender Jordan Ridley to Geelong in a deal for utility Jack Bowes and future draft picks.

Unsung Lion won't vie to succeed Fagan as senior coach

Unsung Lion won't vie to succeed Fagan as senior coach

Brisbane football manager Danny Daly has ruled himself out of the race to replace Chris Fagan as the Lions' next coach.

'No preconceived ideas': Merrett speaks after AFL trade

'No preconceived ideas': Merrett speaks after AFL trade

The day after he was traded to Hawthorn, start midfielder Zach Merrett has spoken about what role he might play under new coach Sam Mitchell.

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'Northy Time': Graham feels he belongs at Arden St

'Northy Time': Graham feels he belongs at Arden St

'Northy Time': Graham feels he belongs at Arden St

'Northy Time': Graham feels he belongs at Arden St

Jaymie Graham will coach North Melbourne - his first AFL senior role - following last month's sacking of Alastair Clarkson and its bitter aftermath.

Hawks turn focus to snagging next big fish

Hawks turn focus to snagging next big fish

Hawks turn focus to snagging next big fish

Hawks turn focus to snagging next big fish

Hawthorn secured Zach Merrett on the first day of the AFL trade period and Gold Coast spearhead Ben King is the next target for the ambitious Hawks.

All eyes on Port's Butters call as trade domino falls

All eyes on Port's Butters call as trade domino falls

All eyes on Port's Butters call as trade domino falls

All eyes on Port's Butters call as trade domino falls

The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are locked in conversations over Zak Butters while one major trade has already happened.

Merrett moves to Hawks as Bombers avoid ugly trade war

Merrett moves to Hawks as Bombers avoid ugly trade war

Merrett moves to Hawks as Bombers avoid ugly trade war

Merrett moves to Hawks as Bombers avoid ugly trade war

Hawthorn and Essendon have avoided a second trade war over Zach Merrett, with a deal clinched on the opening day of the AFL trade period.

Kangaroos set to make call in AFL coaching race

Kangaroos set to make call in AFL coaching race

Kangaroos set to make call in AFL coaching race

Kangaroos set to make call in AFL coaching race

North Melbourne are poised to name Jaymie Graham as head coach, tasking the Fremantle assistant with lifting the Kangaroos off the bottom of the AFL ladder.

Ambitious Blues open to Fagan approach

Ambitious Blues open to Fagan approach

Ambitious Blues open to Fagan approach

Ambitious Blues open to Fagan approach

Football boss Chris Davies says Carlton would be derelict in their duty if they weren't open to approaching triple-premiership coach Chris Fagan.

'Understanding': Swans dismiss talk of rift with Blakey

'Understanding': Swans dismiss talk of rift with Blakey

'Understanding': Swans dismiss talk of rift with Blakey

'Understanding': Swans dismiss talk of rift with Blakey

Sydney list boss Chris Keane has played down talk of a rift with Nick Blakey, declaring the Swans are confident the defender will remain at the AFL club.

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Swans, Roos stars injured as Dees claim crucial win

North Melbourne may have secured a rousing victory but will sweat on the fitness of one of their big-name players while Sydney also have a huge injury problem.

Heavyweight trades loom large over AFL silly season

The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn could be forced to the AFL trade table, if bids for star restricted free agents are matched.

Suns, Power win derbies as winless Saints flop again

Gold Coast have enjoyed a first AFLW win over Brisbane, Port triumphed in the Showdown and St Kilda recorded their lowest score in a loss to the Bulldogs.

Bombers overrun Giants for breakthrough AFLW win

Essendon have come from behind to beat GWS by eight points and claim their first win of the AFLW season, with midfielder Madison Prespakis starring.

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Bulldogs seal free-agency signing of key defender

Adelaide defender Jordon Butts has joined the Western Bulldogs as an unrestricted free agent ahead of the AFL trade period.

Scheer brilliance helps in-form Geelong overcome Tigers

Geelong have gone top of the AFLW ladder courtesy of a midfield masterclass from Nina Morrison and pinpoint shooting from Chloe Scheer.

'Dark side': three-peat Lion locks in Magpies move

Three-time Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale and former GWS captain Toby Greene have officially landed at new homes as the AFL free agency window opened.

Ashcroft weighs in on 'weird' Lions succession plan

Brisbane's best-and-fairest winner has pondered how they will go about replacing the coach that's transformed them from wooden spooners to unstoppable forces.

Embattled AFL player 'can't wait' to return to Swans

Sydney player Isaac Heeney says he can't wait to return to the Swans as the spectre of sexual assault allegations continues to loom over the AFL club.

Banned and crowned: Heeney wins Swans' best and fairest

Isaac Heeney has been named Sydney's best and fairest, but he and fellow Sydney stars were notable absentees from the club's end-of-season awards night.

Merrett equals Bombers record with seventh medal win

A few days out from trade period, when Hawthorn are expected to recruit Zach Merrett, the Essendon star has won his seventh club best and fairest award.

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