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Up there Queen Mary: royal kicks goals in MCG debut

Up there Queen Mary: royal kicks goals in MCG debut

Denmark's Queen Mary has lived out the dream of many Australians, booting a goal at the MCG as she met AFL players during a return to her home nation.

Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons

Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons

Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons

Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons

Jagga Smith shadowed Carlton midfield star Sam Walsh during his time out with a knee injury and is reaping the benefits early in his AFL career.

Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start

Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start

Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start

Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start

Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.

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'Let him loose': Crows coach on return of banned star

'Let him loose': Crows coach on return of banned star

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine will be let loose in his comeback from a four-game ban for a homophobic slur.

Less-heralded Swans reaping rewards of focus on Curnow

Less-heralded Swans reaping rewards of focus on Curnow

Star recruit Charlie Curnow has kicked less than 10 per cent of Sydney's goals this season but his teammates love how the big forward helps other players score.

AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback

AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback

Former AFL goal-kicking machine Lance Franklin will return to his former junior club Dowerin for a one-off appearance to help raise funds.

AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community.

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Swans star set for surgery, sidelined for months

Swans star set for surgery, sidelined for months

Swans star set for surgery, sidelined for months

Swans star set for surgery, sidelined for months

Sydney Swans star Errol Gulden will undergo surgery on his injured right shoulder and is expected to be sidelined for about four months.

Pies make call on challenging Pendlebury's suspension

Pies make call on challenging Pendlebury's suspension

Pies make call on challenging Pendlebury's suspension

Pies make call on challenging Pendlebury's suspension

Collingwood will challenge Scott Pendlebury's one-match suspension at the AFL tribunal as the veteran midfielder faces a ban for the first time in his career.

'Pull his head in': Hardwick calls out fiery Sun

'Pull his head in': Hardwick calls out fiery Sun

'Pull his head in': Hardwick calls out fiery Sun

'Pull his head in': Hardwick calls out fiery Sun

Damien Hardwick admits combustible defender Mac Andrew will be challenged all AFL season by rivals attempting to provoke him.

Saints to keep working through how star handles tags

Saints to keep working through how star handles tags

Saints to keep working through how star handles tags

Saints to keep working through how star handles tags

Coach Ross Lyon said being tagged is just 'part of the business' after Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's impact was again limited in St Kilda's loss to Melbourne.

Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns

Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns

Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns

Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns

Christian Petracca starred again for Gold Coast but they were slowed down by a new-look West Coast sparked by a debutant only recruited a fortnight ago.

Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six

Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six

Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six

Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six

Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.

Win over Power shows Roos are ready to mature: Clarkson

Win over Power shows Roos are ready to mature: Clarkson

Win over Power shows Roos are ready to mature: Clarkson

Win over Power shows Roos are ready to mature: Clarkson

After a frustrating rebuild, North Melbourne have started 2026 with a bang, handing Josh Carr a brutal loss in his first game as Power senior coach.

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Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career

Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has received a one-game ban for rough conduct, marking the first suspension of his 427-game AFL career.

'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

Two years out from their AFL debut, the Tasmania Devils will field a team in the VFL in what is viewed as a key stepping stone in the club's development.

Collingwood coach left with plenty to ponder over bye

Collingwood are 1-1 heading into the bye but coach Craig McRae will look into their midfield structure and forward line after a difficult loss to Adelaide.

Injuries mar Swans' thumping win over premiers

Sydney have cruised to a second big home win and condemned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but paid a price with injuries.

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Crows delighted to break MCG drought against Magpies

Adelaide have outclassed an undersized Collingwood by 14 points to claim their first MCG win over the Magpies since 2014, to the delight of coach Matthew Nicks.

Swans apologise over Bondi tribute 'omission'

The Sydney Swans have apologised after their tribute to victims of the Bondi terrorist attack did not include direct references to the Jewish community.

Scott hails Cats' belief as Neale stars in comeback win

Shannon Neale kicked an equal career-best five goals as Geelong overhauled a 35-point deficit in their thrilling win over Fremantle.

Stadium delay 'no surprise': Tasmania Devils CEO

Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale is confident a longer-than-expected build for the Macquarie Point stadium won't hurt the club's ability to attract top talent.

Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass

An "extraordinary" performance from Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli inspired a rare act from coach Luke Beveridge post-match.

Suns can dream but must switch on for protege's Eagles

Gold Coast, who host a West Coast side stacked with debutants, have surged into AFL premiership favouritism after their dominant first-up defeat of Geelong.

'Get stuck into it': new Port coach relishes challenge

Josh Carr says he's excited at the prospect of coaching Port Adelaide in a premiership match for the first time.

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