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No Ridley, no problem: Bombers backs ready to step up

No Ridley, no problem: Bombers backs ready to step up

With Jordan Ridley sidelined through a hamstring injury, Essendon's other key defenders will have to show they can get the job done against Sydney.

Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak

Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak

Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak

Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak

Daniel Rioli notes Gold Coast have a strong recent record in Darwin 'home' games but admits they face a stern test from a red-hot Western Bulldogs outfit.

'Go and do it': Heat on Port in Showdown cauldron

'Go and do it': Heat on Port in Showdown cauldron

'Go and do it': Heat on Port in Showdown cauldron

'Go and do it': Heat on Port in Showdown cauldron

Port Adelaide have a strong recent record of bouncing back from drubbings and are under pressure to respond again when they take on cross-town rivals Adelaide.

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Giants tagger ruled out of Cats clash with eye concern

Giants tagger ruled out of Cats clash with eye concern

GWS will have to find another way to limit Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith after tagger Toby Bedford was ruled out with swelling around the eye.

Hawks out to break Dees hoodoo in MCG battle

Hawks out to break Dees hoodoo in MCG battle

Hawthorn have bounced back with a pair of comfortable wins after last month's mini form slump, but will be put to the test against an improving Melbourne.

Dockers optimistic Darcy knee injury is only minor

Dockers optimistic Darcy knee injury is only minor

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy was subbed out of his team's loss to Collingwood with a jarred knee, but he's still a chance to play against GWS next week.

Jamie Elliott kicks six goals as Pies down Dockers

Jamie Elliott kicks six goals as Pies down Dockers

Jamie Elliott and Jack Crisp have played match-winning roles as Collingwood overcame a lopsided inside 50m count to post a brave 14-point win over Fremantle.

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Power say racism is 'persistent' after AFL bans Rioli

Power say racism is 'persistent' after AFL bans Rioli

Power say racism is 'persistent' after AFL bans Rioli

Power say racism is 'persistent' after AFL bans Rioli

Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli pulled out of the Showdown following a week of allegations of threats made against rival players, then he was suspended.

Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season

Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season

Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season

Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season

Sydney's Logan McDonald will have surgery again after going under the knife in the off-season, but coach Dean Cox is hopeful he can make his return this season.

Cagey Blues coach Voss declares Curnow right for Saints

Cagey Blues coach Voss declares Curnow right for Saints

Cagey Blues coach Voss declares Curnow right for Saints

Cagey Blues coach Voss declares Curnow right for Saints

Carlton expect Charlie Curnow to face St Kilda despite the star forward being involved in a heavy collision at training.

Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test

Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test

Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test

Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick wants a lift from his out-of-form midfield when the Suns take on the red-hot Western Bulldogs in Darwin.

Hawks rest Barrass, Bulldogs lose Adam Treloar

Hawks rest Barrass, Bulldogs lose Adam Treloar

Hawks rest Barrass, Bulldogs lose Adam Treloar

Hawks rest Barrass, Bulldogs lose Adam Treloar

Tom Barrass will sit out Hawthorn's clash with Melbourne as Sam Mitchell manages the experienced defender's workload with an eye towards the AFL finals.

'Can't win': Clarkson skeptical on Origin timing

'Can't win': Clarkson skeptical on Origin timing

'Can't win': Clarkson skeptical on Origin timing

'Can't win': Clarkson skeptical on Origin timing

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is skeptical State of Origin can successfully fit into the busy modern-day AFL schedule.

Club would 'lose millions' without new AFL stadium

Club would 'lose millions' without new AFL stadium

Club would 'lose millions' without new AFL stadium

Club would 'lose millions' without new AFL stadium

Modelling has pointed to the financial importance of a new stadium to the Tasmania Devils, who will enter the AFL in 2028.

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Max King confident of AFL return this season

St Kilda forward Max King remains sidelined after his latest knee surgery but insists he will make his AFL comeback before the end of this season.

Tigers ready to handle old mates, favourites tag

Richmond will have to deal with a rare favourites tag against West Coast but coach Adem Yze insists that is irrelevant.

Oliver 'frustrated' at AFL speculation: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says there was nothing more to Clayton Oliver's AFL week off than the health and well-being of the star midfielder.

Max gone? Mitchell wants to see back of Dees skipper

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is in vintage form and has been giving Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell headaches ahead of their MCG clash in round nine.

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AFL still pondering sanctions for Rioli over threats

Willie Rioli has been interviewed by the AFL after two more reports emerged about the Port Adelaide forward allegedly threatening rival players.

Dockers won't swing axe after St Kilda horror show

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the Dockers have shared the blame over their horror loss to St Kilda and he has no plans of swinging the axe.

AFL dream 'will end' without pro-stadium vote

The AFL aspirations of a state will be "over" if a parliamentary vote doesn't give the green light to a controversial waterfront stadium.

Blues star De Koning won't rush free agency call

Carlton star Tom De Koning is putting no timeline on deciding whether he stays at the Blues or accepts a monster contract with St Kilda.

Lyon expects Blues to bounce back for St Kilda clash

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is expecting Carlton to be stinging from their big loss to Adelaide, with the teams squaring off in Spud's Game at the MCG.

Neale Daniher, Australian icon, is no good at fashion

Neale Daniher's daughter Bec takes great delight in teasing him about what head gear he initially wanted for the Big Freeze fundraiser.

Viney backs Oliver to be at Melbourne next AFL season

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney says Clayton Oliver is back at training and he expects the onballer to stay with the Demons beyond this season.

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