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'Over the moon': Devils celebrate historic VFL win

'Over the moon': Devils celebrate historic VFL win

In their first major on-field test, the Tasmania Devils have come up trumps with a win over Coburg in the second-tier VFL.

Battle of the rebuild as Eagles brace for rising Roos

Battle of the rebuild as Eagles brace for rising Roos

Battle of the rebuild as Eagles brace for rising Roos

Battle of the rebuild as Eagles brace for rising Roos

North Melbourne finally look ready to emerge from their long and painful rebuild, and they have a big chance to go 2-0 when they take on West Coast in Perth.

Port coach demands defensive lift against Bombers

Port coach demands defensive lift against Bombers

Port coach demands defensive lift against Bombers

Port coach demands defensive lift against Bombers

Port Adelaide's new coach Josh Carr is pinpointing improving team defence as his top priority after his tenure-opening loss.

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Rankine will be better for the run: Crows coach

Rankine will be better for the run: Crows coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his star player Izak Rankine will be better for the run after a subdued comeback from a four-game suspension.

'Pretty encouraging': understated and unbeaten Bulldogs

'Pretty encouraging': understated and unbeaten Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is well satisfied with an unbeaten start to the season featuring two precious away wins.

Baker's crumb helps Bulldogs pip Adelaide in thriller

Baker's crumb helps Bulldogs pip Adelaide in thriller

The Western Bulldogs have withstood a late charge to down the Crows by six points in their AFL clash in Adelaide.

Swans defender fined over theatrical dive in Hawks loss

Swans defender fined over theatrical dive in Hawks loss

Tom McCartin came under scrutiny for his dive in Sydney's loss to Hawthorn, but Mabior Chol has no case to answer over his tackle on Nick Blakey.

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Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Nick Watson kicked the last goal of the game and was involved in an animated exchange with Sydney fans after Hawthorn's 17-point victory at the MCG.

'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

Mac Andrew's off-the-ball conduct has been a sore point in an otherwise impressive start to the season from big AFL improvers Gold Coast.

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Brody Mihocek is loving his fresh start at Melbourne and is eyeing a reunion with former Collingwood teammate Mason Cox when the Demons face Fremantle.

'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

GWS have focused on contested possession and clearances as keys to beating St Kilda after being outplayed by the Western Bulldogs in those areas.

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

After hitting form in a hard-fought win over Sydney, Hawthorn face an extended 18-day wait for their next fixture because of a bye in round three.

'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time

'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time

'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time

'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time

Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience.

Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.

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Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.

Confident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge

An Adelaide veteran says his confident club is embracing the challenge of hosting the red-hot Western Bulldogs.

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.

Rowell to see specialist for his broken finger

Gold Coast's reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell will see a specialist to determine the timeline of his comeback from a broken finger.

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'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

Josh Carr has admitted making a mistake in the lead-up to his first game as Port Adelaide's head coach.

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

The Tasmania Devils are only days away from their inaugural VFL game, viewed as a key building block ahead of entry into the AFL in 2028.

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is warning his players about any false sense of security of meeting an injury-hit Sydney at the MCG.

Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast

Coach Alastair Clarkson is still mulling over his team to face West Coast on Sunday, with George Wardlaw looking to break into the winning line-up.

Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Essendon's Jayden Nguyen is one of four new cultural diversity ambassadors who will help the AFL attract a wider cultural mix of players and fans to the game.

Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs

Global stars Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined AFL grand final entertainment in recent years, and there are calls for Aussie acts to take top billing.

Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.

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