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D'Ambrosio eyes NT gear change with Hawks set to fly

D'Ambrosio eyes NT gear change with Hawks set to fly

AFL flag fancies Hawthorn are yet to fully hit their straps in a 7-2 start to the season and next face a significant challenge against Gold Coast in Darwin.

Coaches split on AFL regular-season extra time

Coaches split on AFL regular-season extra time

Coaches split on AFL regular-season extra time

Coaches split on AFL regular-season extra time

The coach of defending AFL premiers Brisbane has called for regular-season extra time to add more drama to the game after a tense draw with the lowly Kangaroos.

Pluck of the draw as Kangaroos share points with Lions

Pluck of the draw as Kangaroos share points with Lions

Pluck of the draw as Kangaroos share points with Lions

Pluck of the draw as Kangaroos share points with Lions

Second-last North Melbourne have given reigning AFL premiers Brisbane a massive shake, with the two teams playing out a tense draw.

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Cats back Blicavs after costly miss in tense GWS finish

Cats back Blicavs after costly miss in tense GWS finish

Mark Blicavs missed a crucial late shot at goal as Geelong suffered an agonising four-point home defeat to GWS in a classic AFL encounter.

Giants hail Hogan's heroics after epic win over Cats

Giants hail Hogan's heroics after epic win over Cats

Jesse Hogan kicked seven goals to help propel GWS to a fifth straight win at GMHBA Stadium, outlasting Geelong in a four-point thriller.

Tigers hang on to keep Eagles winless in AFL

Tigers hang on to keep Eagles winless in AFL

A game-saving tackle by Tom Brown in the last minute has ensured Richmond beat West Coast by two points at the MCG.

Bombers' Merrett cleared, stays eligible for Brownlow

Bombers' Merrett cleared, stays eligible for Brownlow

Essendon captain Zach Merrett has been cleared for high contact with Sydney defender Nick Blakey late in Saturday's narrow AFL win.

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Security scare as teenager brings weapons to AFL match

Security scare as teenager brings weapons to AFL match

Security scare as teenager brings weapons to AFL match

Security scare as teenager brings weapons to AFL match

A teenager armed with a knife and fake gun has been busted trying to enter an AFL match, just weeks after two men were allegedly caught with genuine firearms.

'Frustrating': Bulldogs coach laments costly turnovers

'Frustrating': Bulldogs coach laments costly turnovers

'Frustrating': Bulldogs coach laments costly turnovers

'Frustrating': Bulldogs coach laments costly turnovers

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was frustrated by his side's unforced errors in defence that led to crucial turnover points for Gold Coast in a 10-point AFL loss.

Port missed Rioli in narrow loss to Crows: Hinkley

Port missed Rioli in narrow loss to Crows: Hinkley

Port missed Rioli in narrow loss to Crows: Hinkley

Port missed Rioli in narrow loss to Crows: Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says suspended forward Willie Rioli would have been handy in a five-point loss to Adelaide.

Crows coach content after downing arch foes Port

Crows coach content after downing arch foes Port

Crows coach content after downing arch foes Port

Crows coach content after downing arch foes Port

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's pleased with the way his side is tracking after downing Port Adelaide by five points in an AFL thriller.

Hawks' prep work for Top End raid starts early

Hawks' prep work for Top End raid starts early

Hawks' prep work for Top End raid starts early

Hawks' prep work for Top End raid starts early

Hawthorn will head to Darwin with an extended squad three days before their huge AFL clash with fellow premiership hopefuls Gold Coast.

Crows pip Port in another SA Showdown thriller

Crows pip Port in another SA Showdown thriller

Crows pip Port in another SA Showdown thriller

Crows pip Port in another SA Showdown thriller

Adelaide have pipped bitter foes Port Adelaide by five points in another cliffhanger between the South Australian rivals.

Suns defy Dogs' late surge to remain kings of the north

Suns defy Dogs' late surge to remain kings of the north

Suns defy Dogs' late surge to remain kings of the north

Suns defy Dogs' late surge to remain kings of the north

Gold Coast have withstood an unlikely late rally from the Western Bulldogs to win by 10 points for a seventh-straight AFL victory in Darwin.

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ACL fears for debutant Hayes in Bombers' thrilling win

Debutant Lewis Hayes is set to become Essendon's fourth season-ending injury after hurting his knee in the Bombers' tense eight-point win over Sydney.

Jack of all trades exceeding Hawk coach's expectations

Hawthorn made Melbourne pay for their inaccuracy in front of goal, kicking clear in the final term at the MCG as veteran forward Jack Gunston fired.

Lions turning around 'patchy' start to AFL season

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions are starting to find their best form after a patchy beginning to their AFL premiership defence.

Rioli threats saga no distraction as Cats face Giants

Willie Rioli's fiery exchange with Brad Close has been in the spotlight this week but Geelong insist it has not been a distraction ahead of the clash with GWS.

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Eagles skipper Allen finding his happiness in defence

It's been a tough year for West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen, but a recent move to defence has been a breath of fresh air.

McKay shines in 'Spud's Game' after early-season woes

Harry McKay had a big game for Carlton in their win over St Kilda, after needing time off for his health earlier this season.

Lyon says Saints frustrated after tight loss to Blues

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon was pleased with his team's spirit, but ultimately they fell short as Carlton prevailed in "Spud's Game" at the MCG.

McKay's clutch goal seals gutsy AFL win over Saints

Carlton have recovered from a run of injuries in the first half to overcome St Kilda's pressure and win by 15 points in an MCG arm wrestle.

Kangaroos gun Wardlaw returns, Cats get Miers back

North Melbourne midfielder George Wardlaw and Geelong forward Gryan Miers headline the inclusions for the round-nine AFL fixtures on Sunday.

Hinkley warns rivals about targeting Power star Rioli

Ken Hinkley can't say when Willie Rioli will play again but has warned rivals not to target the Port Adelaide forward on his AFL return.

Umpires didn't notice concussed Magpie Schultz: AFL

The AFL says umpires didn't see a concussed Lachie Schultz but Magpies captain Darcy Moore says it didn't feel right that the game didn't stop.

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