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Hawks given 'reality check' as coach questions players

Hawks given 'reality check' as coach questions players

Hawthorn will have to "bring their mouthguards" to training after losing the tackle count by 44 in a 51-point smashing to Collingwood.

Ladder-leaders flex muscle to continue Hawthorn's slide

Ladder-leaders flex muscle to continue Hawthorn's slide

Ladder-leaders flex muscle to continue Hawthorn's slide

Ladder-leaders flex muscle to continue Hawthorn's slide

Hawthorn have slumped to a third-straight defeat, unable to stay with premiership favourites Collingwood in a 51-point smashing at the MCG.

Veteran Demon still not out of concussion protocols

Veteran Demon still not out of concussion protocols

Veteran Demon still not out of concussion protocols

Veteran Demon still not out of concussion protocols

Melbourne's Jack Viney will fly to Alice Springs this weekend but won't be able to play against the Saints due to a lingering concussion battle.

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AFLW players' fixture pleas fall on deaf ears

AFLW players' fixture pleas fall on deaf ears

The AFL Players Association has expressed concern over elements of the new AFLW fixture, revealing key requests had been overlooked by league officials.

Struggling Saints aim to stay the course in AFL storm

Struggling Saints aim to stay the course in AFL storm

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Melbourne's recovery from their poor start to the season shows what is possible when a team keeps its focus sharp.

Tigers in their sights as Giants eye culture of success

Tigers in their sights as Giants eye culture of success

Defeating Richmond and notching back-to-back wins is the top priority for GWS, but the home clash has taken on new meaning for defender Connor Idun.

How young Dockers midfielder is coping with the trolls

How young Dockers midfielder is coping with the trolls

Fremantle midfielder Matthew Johnson is only three years into his AFL career but he's already experienced the sad world of online trolling.

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Eagles recruit made to regret his old fan-boy messages

Eagles recruit made to regret his old fan-boy messages

Eagles recruit made to regret his old fan-boy messages

Eagles recruit made to regret his old fan-boy messages

Tom McCarthy grew up supporting the Melbourne Demons, and he now gets the chance to play with one of his former idols after landing at West Coast.

Battling Bloods: Swans aim to emulate 2005 breakthrough

Battling Bloods: Swans aim to emulate 2005 breakthrough

Battling Bloods: Swans aim to emulate 2005 breakthrough

Battling Bloods: Swans aim to emulate 2005 breakthrough

Sydney's 2005 premiership side will perform a lap of honour at the SCG this weekend, with Dean Cox urging his side to draw on the greats' Bloods lessons.

'Not personal': why Dillon reshuffled AFL executive

'Not personal': why Dillon reshuffled AFL executive

'Not personal': why Dillon reshuffled AFL executive

'Not personal': why Dillon reshuffled AFL executive

A revamp of the AFL's executive has come at a cost for two leading female voices in the sport, with Andrew Dillon saying the overhaul was 'not personal'.

'Silent assassin' fires, Lions relish tough run to bye

'Silent assassin' fires, Lions relish tough run to bye

'Silent assassin' fires, Lions relish tough run to bye

'Silent assassin' fires, Lions relish tough run to bye

An unsung Brisbane talent is finally out of the shadows as the defending premiers steady themselves for three tough games before a bye.

'Huge steps' despite Bombers' Gabba near miss

'Huge steps' despite Bombers' Gabba near miss

'Huge steps' despite Bombers' Gabba near miss

'Huge steps' despite Bombers' Gabba near miss

Essendon came from 32 points behind to briefly lead Brisbane at the Gabba, before the hosts kicked away for a tense 18-point triumph.

Dockers call on star to face Suns after Pearce blow

Dockers call on star to face Suns after Pearce blow

Dockers call on star to face Suns after Pearce blow

Dockers call on star to face Suns after Pearce blow

Fremantle have turned to a veteran star after losing skipper Alex Pearce, while the Magpies and Tigers also have big guns back at their disposal.

Why Kingsley feels Tigers clash spells danger for GWS

Why Kingsley feels Tigers clash spells danger for GWS

Why Kingsley feels Tigers clash spells danger for GWS

Why Kingsley feels Tigers clash spells danger for GWS

Top-eight side GWS will start as warm favourites against lowly Richmond, but Giants coach Adam Kingsley is taking no comfort from the ladder positions.

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Kane's role split, Hosch going in major AFL changes

After months of growing concerns about how the game is being run, the AFL has split the management of football operations into two roles.

Cats coach: ultra-conservatives should lay off Smith

Coach Chris Scott says the latest Bailey Smith controversy barely caused a ripple at Geelong while calling for "ultra-conservatives" to lay off the recruit.

Dockers star giving former boss Hardwick headaches

Fremantle gun Shai Bolton presents a tough match-up for any opposition coach - even one who knows him as well as former Richmond boss Damien Hardwick.

Surf's up as Eagles welcome reinforcements to the nest

New West Coast recruit Jacob Newton is an avid surfer and Eagles coach Andrew McQualter has no qualms about his players hitting up the waves.

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Ladder-leading Magpies revel in the AFL season grind

Collingwood will head into their MCG blockbuster against Hawthorn full of confidence, as well as regaining several key players.

Former AFL player cops secret ban in SA state league

Former AFL player Blake Drury was secretly suspended from a South Australian state league game, with the SANFL and AFL club Adelaide fuming about his conduct.

Essendon pick talls as injury cover in mid-season draft

Essendon have made two tall selections as injury cover in the mid-season draft while West Coast plucked a 24-year-old halfback with the first selection.

What Essendon forward learned from shock axing

An Essendon best-and-fairest winner, Peter Wright was dropped at the end of 2024, but the towering forward has been able to bounce back this year.

No time like Alice - Demons set to regain AFL star

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney is rated a strong chance to return from concussion symptoms for Sunday's Alice Springs match against St Kilda.

Premiers leave out key pair for clash with Essendon

Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney is dealing with a "few issues" but coach Chris Fagan has stopped short of confirming the specific injury.

Richmond's Balta to fly to Sydney for VFL game

Star defender Noah Balta will fly to Sydney ahead of the Tigers' clash with GWS, but will only be involved in their earlier VFL game.

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