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Blues weighing up surgery for star key forward

Blues weighing up surgery for star key forward

Harry McKay's knee injury isn't healing as first hoped, with Carlton to decide this week whether their star forward requires surgery.

Star Eagle suffers rare injury in loss to Blues

Star Eagle suffers rare injury in loss to Blues

Star Eagle suffers rare injury in loss to Blues

Star Eagle suffers rare injury in loss to Blues

West Coast will be sweating on the fitness of a team leader after he went off with an uncommon injury in the Eagles' loss to Carlton.

Melbourne coach to continue reform as finals hopes slip

Melbourne coach to continue reform as finals hopes slip

Melbourne coach to continue reform as finals hopes slip

Melbourne coach to continue reform as finals hopes slip

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin will maintain a playing style revamp despite the Demons' finals chances appearing shot after a 25-point loss to Port Adelaide.

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Lloyd doubts Lions' flag credentials amid injury Payne

Lloyd doubts Lions' flag credentials amid injury Payne

The Brisbane Lions' poor run of form and an injury to key defender Jack Payne has led to questions over their ability to defend their AFL premiership this year.

Collingwood 'gifted' dream MCG fixtures: Clarkson

Collingwood 'gifted' dream MCG fixtures: Clarkson

North Melbourne's venture into WA has been an early success, but they would love nothing more than to have the same MCG 'gifts' Collingwood receive.

Dockers weigh up injury risk for recovering skipper

Dockers weigh up injury risk for recovering skipper

Fremantle have the chance to improve to 9-5 with a win over Essendon, but skipper Alex Pearce may not be risked for the crunch clash.

Freo survive major scare as Roos comeback falls short

Freo survive major scare as Roos comeback falls short

Fremantle have notched their fourth win on the trot, but it didn't come easily after North Melbourne threatened to produce one of the boilovers of the season.

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Cats' call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers

Cats' call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers

Cats' call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers

Cats' call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers

Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Bailey Smith starring and Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals.

Foot fault: 'inconvenient' setback a blow for Blues

Foot fault: 'inconvenient' setback a blow for Blues

Foot fault: 'inconvenient' setback a blow for Blues

Foot fault: 'inconvenient' setback a blow for Blues

Carlton star Sam Walsh has succumbed to a hot spot in his foot, with coach Michael Voss saying the club did well to diagnose the untimely setback early on.

Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach

Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach

Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach

Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach

A likely season-ending injury to Jack Payne and more inaccuracy in front of goal exacerbated the frustrations of Lions coach Chris Fagan in a loss to GWS.

Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

The flu has gone around Port Adelaide, affecting their lead-in to facing Melbourne, but coach Ken Hinkley is confident they have minimised the damage.

Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a horror show for Adelaide after their horrible goal kicking cost them victory in a three-point loss to Hawthorn.

Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes a major boost after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide in a scrappy thriller.

Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the Demons are righting the ship after in-demand forward Kysaiah Pickett's re-commitment to the club.

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'Revenge and redemption' on Giants' Gabba menu

After coughing up a 44-point lead to lose last year's semi-final to the Brisbane Lions, don't try telling GWS star Sam Taylor the rematch is just another game.

'Car crash' scrap shows North young gun is OK: Clarkson

North Melbourne defeated West Coast in a thriller, but the George Wardlaw's output and role remain major talking points ahead of a clash with Fremantle.

Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Geelong's Bailey Smith will return from injury against Essendon and coach Chris Scott has played down his star recruit's meeting with AFL chief Andrew Dillon.

Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Western Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy returned from injury with a bang against St Kilda as his coach put physical attention from opponents in the spotlight.

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Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

The Western Bulldogs were far too strong for St Kilda in a 72-point AFL victory at Marvel Stadium, with key forward Sam Darcy kicking three goals.

Crows coach laments 'unfair' report involving veteran

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has checked in with Taylor Walker and expressed pride in him in the wake of an "unfair" report.

Lions 'heartbeat' back as Giants sweat on skipper

Brisbane's Brandon Starcevich and Melbourne's Jack Viney are both set to return to AFL action after extended stints on the sidelines because of concussion.

Demons roll dice with Pickett's seven-year deal

Livewire Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL after rejecting the lure of a Western Australia homecoming.

Collingwood star makes big call on AFL future

One of the biggest names on the free agency market, Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard has made a decision on his long-term future.

Ashcroft's approach to overcoming Lions' late wobbles

The Brisbane Lions, now battling their own fourth-quarter issues, haven't watched a replay of last year's remarkable semi-final comeback defeat of GWS.

AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role

Sydney administrator Tom Harley looms as the AFL's next boss after being appointed as chief executive Andrew Dillon's second-in-command.

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