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'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.

King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.

Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze

Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze

Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze

Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze

Carlton are yet to win a quarter after halftime this season but North Melbourne are preparing for the Blues to bring their best on Good Friday.

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Magpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack

Magpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack

Collingwood are ready for yet another blockbuster showdown with Brisbane after putting last year's preliminary final defeat behind them.

Gabba fortress no more? Lions brace for Magpies entry

Gabba fortress no more? Lions brace for Magpies entry

The Brisbane Lions' two AFL premierships have ironically coincided with their once-mighty Gabba record deteriorating.

Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.

Let's build him up: Eagles play it safe with Starcevich

Let's build him up: Eagles play it safe with Starcevich

West Coast's prized recruit Brandon Starcevich will miss at least six to eight weeks after suffering a series of calf injuries this year.

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Curnow will prove critics wrong: Papley on Swans star

Curnow will prove critics wrong: Papley on Swans star

Curnow will prove critics wrong: Papley on Swans star

Curnow will prove critics wrong: Papley on Swans star

Critics can continue to write off Charlie Curnow, but fellow Sydney forward Tom Papley insists the new spearhead will live up to the hype.

Crows confident on return of experienced trio

Crows confident on return of experienced trio

Crows confident on return of experienced trio

Crows confident on return of experienced trio

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident an experienced trio of players will return to face Fremantle.

'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.

North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri

North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri

North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri

North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri

North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge.

'Good home ground': McRae relishing Gabba test

'Good home ground': McRae relishing Gabba test

'Good home ground': McRae relishing Gabba test

'Good home ground': McRae relishing Gabba test

Reigning premiers Brisbane at home will be a stern test for Collingwood, whose defence will miss a key player for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster.

Blues star backs Voss as players' mentality questioned

Blues star backs Voss as players' mentality questioned

Blues star backs Voss as players' mentality questioned

Blues star backs Voss as players' mentality questioned

Sam Walsh insists Carlton players are taking ownership of their performances as they seek a solution to their damaging second-half fade-outs.

Cats win will be icing on cake for Mitchell milestone

Cats win will be icing on cake for Mitchell milestone

Cats win will be icing on cake for Mitchell milestone

Cats win will be icing on cake for Mitchell milestone

Hawthorn are yet to show they can consistently beat the best AFL sides and Easter Monday will be another stern test for Sam Mitchell's men

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'Best in five years': Eagle lands on feet at Lions

Oscar Allen credits some tweaks in the gym to his rejuvenation after years of injury concerns before his move from West Coast to the Brisbane Lions.

Concussion sidelines Crows defender for two AFL games

Adelaide's early-season injury woes persist, with a defender to miss the next two games because of delayed concussion symptoms.

Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games

The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.

Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms

Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.

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Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.

Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict

A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.

'Special' Pickett inspires Dees win in Gawn milestone

Melbourne have celebrated captain Max Gawn's 250-game milestone with a remarkable comeback win over Carlton from 43 points down at the MCG.

'Evolving' Eagles score stunning comeback win over Port

West Coast have defeated Port Adelaide by two points in a thriller to log consecutive AFL wins for the first time in almost two years.

'No compelling case': AFL resists later grand final

The AFL grand final will stay in the traditional 2.30pm timeslot for at least the next two seasons, but the door remains open for a future decider under lights.

AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent

North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.

Magpies learn extent of skipper Moore's injury

After Darcy Moore played through a hamstring issue against GWS, Collingwood have learned the extent of their captain's injury.

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