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Lions star backs Andrews to be club's sole captain

Lions star backs Andrews to be club's sole captain

Star Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron has full faith Harris Andrews can captain the Lions solo following Lachie Neale's decision to step down as co-skipper.

Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given an update on coach Chris Scott's extended absence and when he expects small forward Tyson Stengle to return.

'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

North Melbourne last made the AFL finals in 2016, but new captain Nick Larkey is bullish about what some more wins this season might bring.

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AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.

Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training

Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training

Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.

'Super damaging': Adelaide's high hopes for young star

'Super damaging': Adelaide's high hopes for young star

Adelaide defender Max Michalanney says his teammate Josh Rachele is primed to make a massive impact as a midfielder in the looming AFL season.

'Here to help': Simon Goodwin on Swans role, AFL future

'Here to help': Simon Goodwin on Swans role, AFL future

Former Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has opened up about his AFL future, why he is all in on igniting Sydney's rise, and the true impact of a new club and city.

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Top pick Duursma endures 'pretty brutal' AFL pre-season

Top pick Duursma endures 'pretty brutal' AFL pre-season

Top pick Duursma endures 'pretty brutal' AFL pre-season

Top pick Duursma endures 'pretty brutal' AFL pre-season

West Coast second No.1 draft pick in three years, Willem Duursma, has endured a "pretty brutal" first pre-season in the AFL after moving to Perth.

Key Crows official quits to join AFL headquarters

Key Crows official quits to join AFL headquarters

Key Crows official quits to join AFL headquarters

Key Crows official quits to join AFL headquarters

Adelaide's list manager Justin Reid has quit the club to join the AFL.

Merrett misses Essendon's team photo because of illness

Merrett misses Essendon's team photo because of illness

Merrett misses Essendon's team photo because of illness

Merrett misses Essendon's team photo because of illness

Essendon star Zach Merrett has missed a training session because of illness, while fellow midfielder Jy Caldwell was dealing with a knee complaint.

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.

New year, new era for Giants as Green leads changes

New year, new era for Giants as Green leads changes

New year, new era for Giants as Green leads changes

New year, new era for Giants as Green leads changes

GWS captain Toby Greene will lead a new-look leadership group, with highly-rated midfielder Tom Green among replacements for a pair of veteran Giants.

Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start

Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start

Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start

Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start

The Brisbane Lions have lost one of their star recruits to a stress fracture that will mean he misses the early rounds of their AFL title defence.

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Fremantle have been using the summer to turn Luke Jackson into a midfield beast and the big man is eager to show his skills in the State of Origin showdown.

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Lions star Neale flying despite off-field issues

A public marriage breakdown has not halted Lachie Neale's pre-season preparation, with Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan praising the dual Brownlow medallist.

'A lot of grey area': Pies gun relives contentious call

Star forward Jamie Elliott, who was controversially denied a free-kick in last year's preliminary final, believes Collingwood are capable of anything in 2026.

'It's no surprise': West Coast appoint co-captains

West Coast have appointed a second-year player at the club as co-captain, while a recruit yet to play a game for the Eagles is in their new leadership group.

'A special person': the new Crow making instant impact

Adelaide defender Mitch Hinge says a decorated new recruit has made an instant impact at an AFL club seeking to rebound from a straight-sets finals exit.

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'I can't give what is needed': Port's AFLW coach quits

Port Adelaide's AFLW coach has quit, with Lauren Arnell stepping down to spend more time with her family.

'Trying to go home': Swans give update on veteran Adams

Sydney coach Dean Cox has provided an update on midfielder Taylor Adams after the AFL veteran was knocked unconscious in a Saturday-night incident.

AFL player released from hospital after alleged assault

Sydney Swans midfielder Taylor Adams was allegedly punched in the face following an argument with two men, NSW Police say.

Eagles forward charged by WA police, AFL club confirms

West Coast forward Tyler Brockman is due to appear before court after being charged by WA police over an alleged assault, the AFL club has confirmed.

No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill continues to remain away from Collingwood, but superstar Nick Daicos wants him to take as much time as he needs.

Sinner demolishes Aussie to reach Open third round

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is into the third round after seeing off local hope James Duckworth in straight sets.

Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn will have co-captains in the AFL for the first time in the club's history, with a gun midfielder elevated to share the role.

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