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Time to atone: Eagles vow to bounce back against Tigers

Time to atone: Eagles vow to bounce back against Tigers

West Coast's leaders have underperformed this year and they'll be firmly in the spotlight in Saturday's AFL clash with Richmond in Perth.

Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers

Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers

Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers

Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers

Ruck star Sam Draper faces a familiar foe when the Brisbane Lions travel to take on his old side Essendon in round eight.

Carlton content to bide time on Hollands report

Carlton content to bide time on Hollands report

Carlton content to bide time on Hollands report

Carlton content to bide time on Hollands report

Carlton are still waiting on a response from the AFL to their report on the Elijah Hollands situation after the player's on-field mental health episode.

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Battered Collingwood hope to avoid more injury bad news

Battered Collingwood hope to avoid more injury bad news

Collingwood have a long break before facing Geelong but also have some injury concerns coming out of their draw with Hawthorn.

Draw by Moore: Hawks, Magpies forced to split points

Draw by Moore: Hawks, Magpies forced to split points

Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has kicked a goal after the siren to snag the wasteful Hawks the first draw of the AFL season against Collingwood.

AFL premiers to debut young tall after Allen's injury

AFL premiers to debut young tall after Allen's injury

The Brisbane Lions have opted to debut a young tall, taken at pick 43 in last year's AFL draft, following a long-term foot injury to star recruit Oscar Allen.

North midfielder in doubt to face Cats, Tiger injured

North midfielder in doubt to face Cats, Tiger injured

North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben will return to face Geelong, but his housemate George Wardlaw is battling an illness and in doubt.

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He's a unicorn: Freo to unleash Jackson on the Dogs

He's a unicorn: Freo to unleash Jackson on the Dogs

He's a unicorn: Freo to unleash Jackson on the Dogs

He's a unicorn: Freo to unleash Jackson on the Dogs

Fremantle are riding a six-match winning streak, but goalsneak Michael Frederick says the players are taking it one game at a time.

Crows rally around skipper ahead of derby clash

Crows rally around skipper ahead of derby clash

Crows rally around skipper ahead of derby clash

Crows rally around skipper ahead of derby clash

Crows coach Matthew Nicks says Jordan Dawson won't face Port Adelaide with the bereaved Adelaide skipper taking further time away following his brother's death.

Saints slam 'compromised' draft after 'weak' changes

Saints slam 'compromised' draft after 'weak' changes

Saints slam 'compromised' draft after 'weak' changes

Saints slam 'compromised' draft after 'weak' changes

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined Saints president Andrew Bassat in criticising the AFL for "going weak" on changes to player movement and the draft.

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.

St Kilda forwards ruled out of clash with Carlton

St Kilda forwards ruled out of clash with Carlton

St Kilda forwards ruled out of clash with Carlton

St Kilda forwards ruled out of clash with Carlton

St Kilda will take on Carlton without injured recruit Liam Ryan, while spearhead Max King isn't yet ready to be considered for a recall at senior level.

Saints' Lyon clarifies resignation offer over comment

Saints' Lyon clarifies resignation offer over comment

Saints' Lyon clarifies resignation offer over comment

Saints' Lyon clarifies resignation offer over comment

Ross Lyon has clarified the "nuance" around his offer to consider his position as St Kilda coach over an offensive comment about Indigenous players at training.

'It clicked, finally': Magpies buoyant for Hawks test

'It clicked, finally': Magpies buoyant for Hawks test

'It clicked, finally': Magpies buoyant for Hawks test

'It clicked, finally': Magpies buoyant for Hawks test

Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.

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You are loved: Docker O'Driscoll opens up on depression

The AFL's recent focus on mental health has convinced Fremantle wingman Nathan O'Driscoll to open up about his own battles, and he hopes it will help others.

'Crucial': Magpies welcome back Moore for Hawks clash

While all the focus this week has been on Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood will regain their captain and defensive general from injury for the Hawthorn clash.

Eagles back in under-fire co-captain Duggan

West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan has struggled for form this season, but his leadership has been praised in what is turning out to be a tough campaign.

AFL defends draft changes, 'furious' clubs hit out

The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.

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Dockers suffer huge blow as star AFLW forward cut down

Aine Tighe has been placed on Fremantle's inactive list for the entire 2026 AFLW campaign after failing to recover from a lingering knee injury.

Bulldogs' 'Indian rubber man' set to bounce right back

Aaron Naughton is set to take his place against Freo, just eight days after the Western Bulldogs star landed on his head when attempting a high-flying mark.

Grundy goes full circle in AFL milestone against Gawn

A milestone match against his former side Melbourne at the SCG is just one of many coincidences for Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy in his "colourful" career.

Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra 'a week or two ago'

Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.

Big blow for Lions as star recruit out for months

Brisbane's star forward recruit Oscar Allen will miss at least three months after scans revealed the extent of the former West Coast co-captain's injury.

Sacked Demons CEO flags legal action against AFL club

Paul Guerra has engaged lawyers after being axed as Melbourne CEO, with experienced AFL club administrator Brian Cook installed as interim boss.

'Incredible': Crows young gun on verge of AFL comeback

Adelaide vice-captain Ben Keays says a young gun is ready for an AFL return after attacking his rehabilitation on a serious knee injury.

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