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Port, Hawks set for fiery re-match to end Gather Round

Port, Hawks set for fiery re-match to end Gather Round

In the wake of last year's epic semi-final and the controversial post-match incidents, Port Adelaide and Hawthorn clash in the feature game of Gather Round.

Tigers star may return three days before court sentence

Tigers star may return three days before court sentence

Tigers star may return three days before court sentence

Tigers star may return three days before court sentence

Richmond's Noah Balta could make his AFL comeback just three days before being sentenced in court for assault, his coach Adem Yze says.

St Kilda's unsung hero targets GWS ace's hottest boot

St Kilda's unsung hero targets GWS ace's hottest boot

St Kilda's unsung hero targets GWS ace's hottest boot

St Kilda's unsung hero targets GWS ace's hottest boot

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and his GWS counterpart Adam Kingsley say the duel between Callum Wilkie and Jesse Hogan will be vital to their Gather Round chances.

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Bolton to lead X-factor attack against old Tigers mates

Bolton to lead X-factor attack against old Tigers mates

Star Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton will face his former team Richmond for the first time in Sunday's Gather Round clash at Barossa Park.

Sub's role is Long-gone for Ned after big AFL game

Sub's role is Long-gone for Ned after big AFL game

Ned Long has shone for Collingwood in their win over Sydney, starring in the midfield after several substitute roles this season.

Hot Pies storm Adelaide for big AFL win over Swans

Hot Pies storm Adelaide for big AFL win over Swans

Led by Steele Sidebottom and Beau McCreery, Collingwood have dominated Sydney for a 31-point win at Adelaide Oval.

Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner

Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner

Melbourne have history against them in their bid to play finals after a 0-4 start but are out to start turning the tide against Essendon in Gather Round.

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McKay a fillip as Carlton sense urgency to rescue year

McKay a fillip as Carlton sense urgency to rescue year

McKay a fillip as Carlton sense urgency to rescue year

McKay a fillip as Carlton sense urgency to rescue year

Carlton coach Michael Voss concedes the situation is urgent ahead of a Gather Round clash against another winless club, West Coast.

AFL fines Cats' Smith $1000 for flipping off fan

AFL fines Cats' Smith $1000 for flipping off fan

AFL fines Cats' Smith $1000 for flipping off fan

AFL fines Cats' Smith $1000 for flipping off fan

Geelong's Bailey Smith has been fined $1000 for misconduct over his double-"bird" salute to an Adelaide fan during the Gather Round opener.

In-form Darcy a major challenge for surging Lions

In-form Darcy a major challenge for surging Lions

In-form Darcy a major challenge for surging Lions

In-form Darcy a major challenge for surging Lions

Brisbane star Josh Dunkley says regardless of Norwood Oval's dimensions, Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy presents a stern AFL challenge.

Storm sell out AAMI in record time with AFL Gathering

Storm sell out AAMI in record time with AFL Gathering

Storm sell out AAMI in record time with AFL Gathering

Storm sell out AAMI in record time with AFL Gathering

With no AFL in Victoria this weekend, the Melbourne Storm have produced a historically quick sell-out for their NRL clash with the New Zealand Warriors.

Tigers could have handled Balta saga better: Riewoldt

Tigers could have handled Balta saga better: Riewoldt

Tigers could have handled Balta saga better: Riewoldt

Tigers could have handled Balta saga better: Riewoldt

Jack Riewoldt says Richmond let the Noah Balta selection saga bubble along for too long, as the lawyer representing the man attacked by the defender weighed in.

AFL Coaches Association is a paper tiger: Ross Lyon

AFL Coaches Association is a paper tiger: Ross Lyon

AFL Coaches Association is a paper tiger: Ross Lyon

AFL Coaches Association is a paper tiger: Ross Lyon

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the AFL Coaches Association is a paper tiger amid controversy over football department funding.

Kangaroos boost as Davies-Uniacke signs long-term deal

Kangaroos boost as Davies-Uniacke signs long-term deal

Kangaroos boost as Davies-Uniacke signs long-term deal

Kangaroos boost as Davies-Uniacke signs long-term deal

North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke has signed a new seven-year contract in a huge show of faith in the AFL club's direction under coach Alastair Clarkson.

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Giants rule star veteran out of Gather Round game

GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio will miss Sunday's Gather Round game against St Kilda in Adelaide because of injury.

Hawks coach Mitchell addresses Allen meeting, furore

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has spoken for the first time since his meeting in Perth with West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen was exposed.

Cats coach's high praise for low-profile star Atkins

Tom Atkins was Geelong's most influential player on a night when several big-name stars stood up to lift their side to a comeback win over Adelaide.

Crows coach Nicks narrows focus in pursuit of AFL scalp

Matthew Nicks doesn't believe Adelaide will start to knock off heavyweight sides and push for an AFL finals berth until they stop leaking so many points.

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Dangerfield, Cameron seal Cats' comeback to sink Crows

Geelong have fought back from 30 points down and kicked five goals to one in the final quarter to beat Adelaide in a thrilling start to Gather Round.

Tigers leave out Noah Balta ahead of sentencing

Noah Balta has been left out of Richmond's team to take on Fremantle despite completing his club-imposed ban, ahead of his sentencing for assault.

Eagles drop 'disappointed' Kelly for Blues AFL clash

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says dropping Tim Kelly is a case of rewarding the right behaviours and nothing more.

Grundy relishing big AFL ruck duels, with Cameron next

Sydney ruckman Brodie Grundy's duel with Collingwood big man Darcy Cameron will be a feature of Friday night's clash at Adelaide Oval.

Worpel back for Hawks as guns return in Gather Round

Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel is among the high-profile players named to return from injuries during the AFL's Gather Round showpiece.

Dockers opt for slow approach with Fyfe as guns return

Fremantle are set to welcome back some big guns for their Gather Round clash with Richmond, as coach Justin Longmuir welcomes a "selection squeeze".

Demons coach loves 'passionate' Petracca's emotion

Christian Petracca has received plenty of scrutiny for his post-match emotion after Melbourne's loss to Geelong but coach Simon Goodwin loved it.

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