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AFL Tribunal upholds Voss three-game striking ban

AFL Tribunal upholds Voss three-game striking ban

Patrick Voss must serve a three-game ban for striking, with Fremantle unsuccessfully trying to downgrade his penalty to a two-game suspension.

Scott sees hard yards out west despite Eagles' woes

Scott sees hard yards out west despite Eagles' woes

Scott sees hard yards out west despite Eagles' woes

Scott sees hard yards out west despite Eagles' woes

Essendon coach Brad Scott says there is no such thing as an easy AFL win in Perth as they prepare for Friday's away game against bottom-side West Coast.

Demons expect 'sore' May, Pickett to take on Dockers

Demons expect 'sore' May, Pickett to take on Dockers

Demons expect 'sore' May, Pickett to take on Dockers

Demons expect 'sore' May, Pickett to take on Dockers

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists premiership stars Steven May and Kysaiah Pickett will be fit to take on Fremantle, despite the pair dealing with injuries.

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Winless Demons are 'united' as ever, Goodwin insists

Winless Demons are 'united' as ever, Goodwin insists

A defiant Simon Goodwin has declared Melbourne's leaders are more united than ever, even after the Demons' horror start to 2025.

Fyfe avoids surgery as Dockers rally around veteran

Fyfe avoids surgery as Dockers rally around veteran

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe faces an indefinite stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury but won't require surgery to repair the damage.

Port forward fuels Hawks rivalry with social media post

Port forward fuels Hawks rivalry with social media post

Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli has expressed hatred for Hawthorn in a now-deleted social media post in the latest incident in the rivalry between the clubs.

Fremantle's Voss slapped with three-match suspension

Fremantle's Voss slapped with three-match suspension

Fremantle's Patrick Voss has been suspended for three games for his strike which felled Richmond veteran Nick Vlastuin.

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Stadium legal advice 'politicised', opponents claim

Stadium legal advice 'politicised', opponents claim

Stadium legal advice 'politicised', opponents claim

Stadium legal advice 'politicised', opponents claim

Opponents of a new AFL stadium have queried legal advice relied on by a government to fast-track the project in parliament.

Swans lose star forward Amartey for Power clash

Swans lose star forward Amartey for Power clash

Swans lose star forward Amartey for Power clash

Swans lose star forward Amartey for Power clash

Sydney's leading goalkicker Joel Amartey will miss at least one match after straining his hamstring against Collingwood.

Adelaide key defender pressing to take on red-hot Hogan

Adelaide key defender pressing to take on red-hot Hogan

Adelaide key defender pressing to take on red-hot Hogan

Adelaide key defender pressing to take on red-hot Hogan

Adelaide defender Nick Murray will attempt to return from a knee injury when he rejoins full training ahead of a clash against GWS.

Carlton injuries could force Silvagni to go forward

Carlton injuries could force Silvagni to go forward

Carlton injuries could force Silvagni to go forward

Carlton injuries could force Silvagni to go forward

Carlton's forward stocks have taken a hit through injuries to Harry McKay and Brodie Kemp, meaning Jack Silvagni could be taken out of his defensive role.

North ace Sheezel keeping the faith in fading Kangaroos

North ace Sheezel keeping the faith in fading Kangaroos

North ace Sheezel keeping the faith in fading Kangaroos

North ace Sheezel keeping the faith in fading Kangaroos

North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel insists the club's journey "isn't linear" and the Kangaroos will bounce back from two deflating defeats.

Proud Hinkley says win over Hawthorn wasn't personal

Proud Hinkley says win over Hawthorn wasn't personal

Proud Hinkley says win over Hawthorn wasn't personal

Proud Hinkley says win over Hawthorn wasn't personal

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says a 30-point win against Hawthorn was vital to get his club's AFL season back on track.

Hollywood Hawks flop under Gather Round spotlight

Hollywood Hawks flop under Gather Round spotlight

Hollywood Hawks flop under Gather Round spotlight

Hollywood Hawks flop under Gather Round spotlight

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell wants to know exactly why his side flopped in the finale to the AFL's Gather Round.

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Port stun Hawks in Gather Round grudge game upset

Port Adelaide have dished out Hawthorn's first loss of the AFL season with a 30-point win in their Gather Round grudge match.

Giants too good as Saints stumble in AFL's Gather Round

GWS have killed off St Kilda with an eight-goal third term, winning by 28 points on Sunday at Norwood Oval as Giants captain Toby Greene starred.

Tigers to wait on Balta selection call after VFL return

Richmond's Noah Balta could make his AFL comeback three days before being sentenced in court for assault, after returning to action in a VFL practice match.

Treacy serves up tasty six-pack as Dockers tame Tigers

Josh Treacy starred with six goals and Shai Bolton shone against his former side as Fremantle powered away from Richmond after halftime to post a 61-point win.

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Dockers leaders back hamstrung Fyfe to fight back

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe faces another stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury but coach Justin Longmuir expects his star to bounce back this season.

Heat builds on Goodwin as Demons slump to 0-5 in AFL

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says being winless after five games is just another of the challenges he's faced at the Demons.

Fagan warns Lions against AFL 'sword fight' with 'Pies

Brisbane have lost their last three games against their next opponents Collingwood, including the 2023 grand final.

Essendon salute as winless Melbourne sink into the mire

Essendon have defeated Melbourne by 39 points to leave the struggling Demons in 17th spot without a win this season.

Lions rally to beat Bulldogs in classic, now 5-0 in AFL

Brisbane have won five games at the start of a season for the first time in their history, rallying to beat the Western Bulldogs by 21 points.

Leg injury, concussion mar Carlton's breakthrough win

Carlton have broken through for their first win of the AFL season, but Brodie Kemp suffered a leg injury in a 71-point victory over West Coast.

Rowell steers Suns past Kangas in AFL's Barossa debut

Star midfielder Matt Rowell shone as Gold Coast extended their season-opening winning streak to four matches with a 52-point victory over North Melbourne.

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