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Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach

Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach

A likely season-ending injury to Jack Payne and more inaccuracy in front of goal exacerbated the frustrations of Lions coach Chris Fagan in a loss to GWS.

Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

The flu has gone around Port Adelaide, affecting their lead-in to facing Melbourne, but coach Ken Hinkley is confident they have minimised the damage.

Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a horror show for Adelaide after their horrible goal kicking cost them victory in a three-point loss to Hawthorn.

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Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes a major boost after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide in a scrappy thriller.

Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the Demons are righting the ship after in-demand forward Kysaiah Pickett's re-commitment to the club.

'Revenge and redemption' on Giants' Gabba menu

'Revenge and redemption' on Giants' Gabba menu

After coughing up a 44-point lead to lose last year's semi-final to the Brisbane Lions, don't try telling GWS star Sam Taylor the rematch is just another game.

'Car crash' scrap shows North young gun is OK: Clarkson

'Car crash' scrap shows North young gun is OK: Clarkson

North Melbourne defeated West Coast in a thriller, but the George Wardlaw's output and role remain major talking points ahead of a clash with Fremantle.

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Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Geelong's Bailey Smith will return from injury against Essendon and coach Chris Scott has played down his star recruit's meeting with AFL chief Andrew Dillon.

Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Western Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy returned from injury with a bang against St Kilda as his coach put physical attention from opponents in the spotlight.

Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

The Western Bulldogs were far too strong for St Kilda in a 72-point AFL victory at Marvel Stadium, with key forward Sam Darcy kicking three goals.

Crows coach laments 'unfair' report involving veteran

Crows coach laments 'unfair' report involving veteran

Crows coach laments 'unfair' report involving veteran

Crows coach laments 'unfair' report involving veteran

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has checked in with Taylor Walker and expressed pride in him in the wake of an "unfair" report.

Lions 'heartbeat' back as Giants sweat on skipper

Lions 'heartbeat' back as Giants sweat on skipper

Lions 'heartbeat' back as Giants sweat on skipper

Lions 'heartbeat' back as Giants sweat on skipper

Brisbane's Brandon Starcevich and Melbourne's Jack Viney are both set to return to AFL action after extended stints on the sidelines because of concussion.

Demons roll dice with Pickett's seven-year deal

Demons roll dice with Pickett's seven-year deal

Demons roll dice with Pickett's seven-year deal

Demons roll dice with Pickett's seven-year deal

Livewire Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL after rejecting the lure of a Western Australia homecoming.

Collingwood star makes big call on AFL future

Collingwood star makes big call on AFL future

Collingwood star makes big call on AFL future

Collingwood star makes big call on AFL future

One of the biggest names on the free agency market, Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard has made a decision on his long-term future.

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Ashcroft's approach to overcoming Lions' late wobbles

The Brisbane Lions, now battling their own fourth-quarter issues, haven't watched a replay of last year's remarkable semi-final comeback defeat of GWS.

AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role

Sydney administrator Tom Harley looms as the AFL's next boss after being appointed as chief executive Andrew Dillon's second-in-command.

Coach flags Western Bulldogs return for Ugle-Hagan

Troubled star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has met with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and is edging closer to returning to training with the AFL club.

Darcy given green light for Dogs' clash with Saints

Rising superstar Sam Darcy's return from a knee injury will give the Western Bulldogs a huge boost in attack for their AFL clash with St Kilda.

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Fired-up Fremantle chief unhappy with Demons' actions

Simon Garlick borrowed an infamous line from American actor Will Smith as he lashed Melbourne over their comments about ruck star Luke Jackson.

'Squeeze the lemon' - Hawks out to consolidate

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says it's important to focus on what works and build on that as they face another big test against Adelaide.

Amazon doco 'cathartic' for CA after Sandpapergate

Cricket Australia was on its knees after Sandpapergate, but the Prime Video documentary, The Test, provided to be a "cathartic" experience.

'Quite happily' - inductee played hard off the field

South Adelaide ruckman Peter Darley gave an all-time acceptance speech as he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall Of Fame.

AFLW marquee stars inducted to hall of fame

Daisy Pearce and Erin Phillips are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as South Australian great Ken Farmer was made a legend.

Coaches' coffers boosted after months of soft cap angst

The AFL has announced several financial measures to boost club soft caps and provide more support for senior coaches and their staff.

Hospital scans bring good news for sore Suns skipper

Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson is set to avoid a stint on the sidelines after precautionary hospital scans cleared the midfielder of a chest injury.

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