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Injury-hammered Bombers to revamp medical program

Injury-hammered Bombers to revamp medical program

Essendon's AFL season has been ruined by injuries, prompting the club to investigate and change how they prepare their players.

Key Magpies ruled out of MCG clash with Fremantle

Key Magpies ruled out of MCG clash with Fremantle

Key Magpies ruled out of MCG clash with Fremantle

Key Magpies ruled out of MCG clash with Fremantle

Collingwood premiership stars Jeremy Howe and Bobby Hill will join recruit Dan Houston on the sidelines for their MCG clash with Fremantle.

Was he the greatest? Debate on as SA footy legend dies

Was he the greatest? Debate on as SA footy legend dies

Was he the greatest? Debate on as SA footy legend dies

Was he the greatest? Debate on as SA footy legend dies

Arguably the greatest Australian rules footballer produced by South Australia has died, leading to nationwide tributes.

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'We're tempted': Freo weigh up big call on Young gun

'We're tempted': Freo weigh up big call on Young gun

Hayden Young is ready to return to playing duties this weekend after recovering from hamstring surgery, but where he plays remains a mystery.

Bontempelli 'close' to re-signing with Bulldogs

Bontempelli 'close' to re-signing with Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has given an update on the contract situation of his superstar captain Marcus Bontempelli.

Swans back McCartin to make AFL return after concussion

Swans back McCartin to make AFL return after concussion

Sydney coach Dean Cox won't place a timeline on Tom McCartin's return from concussion, but is confident the defender will be able to continue his AFL career.

Do Hawks hold a grudge? Port coach doubts it

Do Hawks hold a grudge? Port coach doubts it

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley doubts his controversial antics against Hawthorn in last year's finals will still bother the Hawks.

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Carlton's Cerra learns fate on busy night at tribunal

Carlton's Cerra learns fate on busy night at tribunal

Carlton's Cerra learns fate on busy night at tribunal

Carlton's Cerra learns fate on busy night at tribunal

Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra, Brisbane Lions premiership player Zac Bailey and North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri have all fronted the AFL tribunal.

Port pleased with Boak's form as big call looms

Port pleased with Boak's form as big call looms

Port pleased with Boak's form as big call looms

Port pleased with Boak's form as big call looms

Port Adelaide's Travis Boak is showing strong form in his AFL return, with no indication yet from the player or club about whether he will go on next season.

Coniglio set to make AFL return as Giants rest Kelly

Coniglio set to make AFL return as Giants rest Kelly

Coniglio set to make AFL return as Giants rest Kelly

Coniglio set to make AFL return as Giants rest Kelly

GWS are confident midfielder Stephen Coniglio has overcome a glute complaint and will make his return to AFL level, more than three months since his last game.

'It gets tiring': Port forecast AFL action over racism

'It gets tiring': Port forecast AFL action over racism

'It gets tiring': Port forecast AFL action over racism

'It gets tiring': Port forecast AFL action over racism

Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davies says "we all need to do more" following the online racism called out by Jase Burgoyne and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.

Unspoken rule behind Brisbane Lions' AFL revival

Unspoken rule behind Brisbane Lions' AFL revival

Unspoken rule behind Brisbane Lions' AFL revival

Unspoken rule behind Brisbane Lions' AFL revival

On the cusp of his 200th AFL game for the Lions, Hugh McCluggage has reflected on the unspoken motivator that's kept the group together.

Saints star weighs up police involvement over racism

Saints star weighs up police involvement over racism

Saints star weighs up police involvement over racism

Saints star weighs up police involvement over racism

St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne have been sent racist messages online after their teams' matches over the weekend.

'Not up to standard': Blues' leaders called on to lift

'Not up to standard': Blues' leaders called on to lift

'Not up to standard': Blues' leaders called on to lift

'Not up to standard': Blues' leaders called on to lift

Carlton are under a fierce blowtorch and vice-captain Jacob Weitering has called on the Blues' leaders to set an example for their younger teammates.

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Garner takes reins for Kangaroos' AFLW flag defence

North Melbourne have announced gun midfielder Jasmine Garner as captain for their AFLW premiership defence after Emma Kearney stood down.

Banned Eagle made bad mistake, is not bad person: coach

West Coast midfielder Jack Graham has drawn support from his coach as he serves a four-game suspension for levelling a homophobic slur towards an opponent.

Kangaroos, Saints rucks face AFL bans over high contact

North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri and St Kilda's Max Heath are facing multiple weeks on the sidelines after high hits on opponents.

Cadman says GWS unstoppable when up and going

Rising forward Aaron Cadman says GWS feel unstoppable when they get going and his confidence is sky high after his career-best six goal haul against Geelong.

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McCartin concussed again as Swans clinch a nail-biter

Tom McCartin was concussed in Sydney's five-point win over St Kilda, with first-gamer Max Heath certain to face match review scrutiny over the incident.

Butters brilliant in Port's comeback win over Eagles

Port Adelaide have kicked the last five goals of the game to defeat West Coast by 26 points at Adelaide Oval.

Clarkson defends Xerri over Sparrow hit in Dees' win

Jake Melksham kicked five goals and Tom Sparrow was knocked out by high contact from North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri as Melbourne overpowered their opponents.

Battered Bomber looks to Will-power for inspiration

Essendon star Nic Martin has ruptured his ACL, continuing a wretched run with injury for the beleaguered Bombers.

Dockers praise 'bloody' good leader after epic win

Fremantle vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw is used to putting his body on the line, but AFL fans aren't accustomed to seeing the gruesome results of it up close.

Giants lock in emerging star forward until 2030

Less than 24 hours after kicking a career-high six goals in a 26-point win over Geelong, GWS forward Aaron Cadman has signed a lengthy contract extension.

West Coast's Jack Graham banned over homophobic slur

The AFL has handed a four-match ban to West Coast player Jack Graham for using a homophobic slur to an opponent during the round 17 match against GWS.

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