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'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy

'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy

Essendon will announce a new captain after Zach Merrett stood down from the role in the aftermath of his dramatic failed move to Hawthorn.

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

A fifth man has been charged over an alleged suspicious Brownlow Medal betting ring, which included a former AFL umpire who is facing additional charges.

AFLW great Kearney yet to make call on playing future

AFLW great Kearney yet to make call on playing future

AFLW great Kearney yet to make call on playing future

AFLW great Kearney yet to make call on playing future

North Melbourne veteran Emma Kearney has said playing in a third premiership this Saturday could "potentially'" affect her call on continuing next season.

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Garner gets one back on teammate as AFLW players' best

Garner gets one back on teammate as AFLW players' best

North Melbourne captain Jasmine Garner has won her third AFLW MVP, pipping Kangaroos teammate Ash Riddell for the record-breaking honour.

'Often imperfect': North prepare for AFLW grand final

'Often imperfect': North prepare for AFLW grand final

AFLW best-and-fairest winner Ash Riddell says North Melbourne's narrow preliminary final win over Melbourne was a good reminder about the Kangaroos' strengths.

'Selfish' Lions shelve title talk in three-peat chase

'Selfish' Lions shelve title talk in three-peat chase

They've won the past two AFL premierships and Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is in no mood for sharing as they aim to repeat club history.

Eagles draftee Lindsay wants to carry on Selwood legacy

Eagles draftee Lindsay wants to carry on Selwood legacy

First-round draft pick Josh Lindsay wants to carry on the legacy of the late Troy Selwood after the former Lion helped him realise his AFL dream.

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Lions ready to handle North's superstar double act

Lions ready to handle North's superstar double act

Lions ready to handle North's superstar double act

Lions ready to handle North's superstar double act

Brisbane's midfielders are ready to take it up to North Melbourne superstars Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner in the AFLW grand final.

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best-and-fairest

North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has earned reward for a record-breaking season by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.

Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Mick Stinear has left his post as Melbourne AFLW coach after 10 seasons in charge, having led the Demons to the 2023 premiership.

Nic Nat on hand to help out West Coast's prized unicorn

Nic Nat on hand to help out West Coast's prized unicorn

Nic Nat on hand to help out West Coast's prized unicorn

Nic Nat on hand to help out West Coast's prized unicorn

West Coast hope Cooper Duff-Tytler will become a star ruckman of the competition, and Nic Naitanui could play a role in helping get him there.

Big-name recruit can be Swans' missing piece: captain

Big-name recruit can be Swans' missing piece: captain

Big-name recruit can be Swans' missing piece: captain

Big-name recruit can be Swans' missing piece: captain

Sydney captain Callum Mills has praised the side's big off-season recruit, Charlie Curnow, saying Ollie Florent and Will Hayward had to move aside.

Rozee eyes wins to boost hopes of Port keeping Butters

Rozee eyes wins to boost hopes of Port keeping Butters

Rozee eyes wins to boost hopes of Port keeping Butters

Rozee eyes wins to boost hopes of Port keeping Butters

Port Adelaide are desperately seeking on-field improvement under new coach Josh Carr as they attempt to re-sign star midfielder Zak Butters.

How AFLW grand final loss made Lions rethink everything

How AFLW grand final loss made Lions rethink everything

How AFLW grand final loss made Lions rethink everything

How AFLW grand final loss made Lions rethink everything

Brisbane will take on North Melbourne in a third consecutive AFLW grand final and believe last year's loss has helped them to return.

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Richmond make big call on AFL coach Yze

Richmond have shown faith in their direction under Adem Yze, extending their head coach's contract until the end of the 2028 AFL season.

Suns poach AFLW legend for crucial women's football job

The Gold Coast Suns have secured women's football legend Erin Phillips from the AFL for an important role in their AFLW program.

Bombers star Merrett speaks about failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has broken his silence following his failed trade request to Hawthorn, admitting he lost love for the Bombers.

Confidence in shadow fix at proposed Hobart stadium

Cricket Tasmania and the state's government are confident they've found a solution to shadow problems at the proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart.

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'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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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