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Hawks, Dons sweat on MRO findings ahead of AFL openers

Hawks, Dons sweat on MRO findings ahead of AFL openers

Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe and Essendon's Sam Durham both face scrutiny from the AFL match review officer, and could be banned for their clubs' season openers.

Dockers young gun shines in windy win over Crows

Dockers young gun shines in windy win over Crows

Dockers young gun shines in windy win over Crows

Dockers young gun shines in windy win over Crows

One of the biggest successes for Fremantle last season showed he is ready to step up his game again with an eye-catching performance against Adelaide.

Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.

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English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.

Pickett, Windsor strike for Dees before clash abandoned

Pickett, Windsor strike for Dees before clash abandoned

Steven King had plenty to be pleased about before Melbourne's pre-season clash with Richmond was abandoned because of lightning in the Ballarat area.

Suns forward suspended for AFL opening round

Suns forward suspended for AFL opening round

A late bump on his Brisbane Lions opponent has cost Gold Coast key forward Jed Walter a one-match suspension, ruling him out of the clash with Geelong.

AFL to 'have a chat' after ruck loophole exposed

AFL to 'have a chat' after ruck loophole exposed

The AFL didn't anticipate players exposing the new ruck rule in the manner Sydney's Brodie Grundy was able to in the practice match against GWS.

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Lions forward feasts, new Sun threatens in goal-fest

Lions forward feasts, new Sun threatens in goal-fest

Lions forward feasts, new Sun threatens in goal-fest

Lions forward feasts, new Sun threatens in goal-fest

Logan Morris dined out in Brisbane's high-scoring AFL preseason defeat of Gold Coast, two fit-again teammates pushed their case and a new Sun teased.

Grundy stars as Swans thrive amid Sydney wet

Grundy stars as Swans thrive amid Sydney wet

Grundy stars as Swans thrive amid Sydney wet

Grundy stars as Swans thrive amid Sydney wet

Ruckman Brodie Grundy starred for Sydney in their 38-point pre-season win over GWS, with Swans officials downplaying an ankle issue for star Errol Gulden.

Bulldogs won't look back to go forward in AFL

Bulldogs won't look back to go forward in AFL

Bulldogs won't look back to go forward in AFL

Bulldogs won't look back to go forward in AFL

Ten years on from the Western Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership, skipper Marcus Bontempelli isn't looking to the 2016 flag for inspiration.

Blues back Weitering to return for Curnow grudge match

Blues back Weitering to return for Curnow grudge match

Blues back Weitering to return for Curnow grudge match

Blues back Weitering to return for Curnow grudge match

Carlton are confident Jacob Weitering will be fit to face former teammate Charlie Curnow when the new-look Blues take on Sydney.

Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options

Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options

Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options

Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options

Clubs could be nervous about throwing their forwards into ruck centre ball-ups after an injury scare to Geelong's Shannon Neale.

Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury

Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury

Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury

Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury

Carlton have beaten Geelong by 15 points in their final pre-season match, but all the talk was about a knock to Cats forward Shannon Neale.

Heart issue stalls AFL pre-season for Crows onballer

Heart issue stalls AFL pre-season for Crows onballer

Heart issue stalls AFL pre-season for Crows onballer

Heart issue stalls AFL pre-season for Crows onballer

While two Collingwood veterans are set for delayed starts to the season, an Adelaide onballer is on managed training because of a heart issue.

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'Thoughtfully deliberate': stats to help Brownlow votes

The annual controversy over Brownlow voting has prompted the AFL to give the umpires access to statistics before they cast their votes.

Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

A former footballer has been accused of taking money to install pools but instead leaving giant holes in the backyards of several families.

'That's the risk': Star Blue backs himself on long deal

Carlton star Sam Walsh has shunned free agency in favour of signing a bumper eight-year contract extension with the Blues and is adamant his body can hold up.

'No ruck-craft at all': Gawn’s fear over rule changes

New rules that favour athletic rucks could be bad news for some of the AFL’s premier big men, but Melbourne champion Max Gawn has a plan to combat the changes.

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Tigers forward suspended for drink driving

Richmond forward Mykelti Lefau has been suspended for round one and the Tigers' final pre-season match after being caught drink-driving.

Magpies, Cats back big guns' fitness for opening round

Geelong expect Jeremy Cameron to be fit for AFL opening round, while Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore is bullish on his own fitness.

Curnow v Carlton clash could get spicy: Cripps

Superstar Swans recruit Charlie Curnow looms as a huge threat to his old side Carlton, who are set to unveil a new-look forward line in the AFL's season-opener.

Port gun's scare as injury woes worsen for GWS

A Port Adelaide star has a fresh injury worry while Greater Western Sydney's pre-season woes have continued with more players added to their injury list.

'Really difficult': ex-coach says star faces big call

Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there are massive factors that Zak Butters will have to consider about his AFL future beyond this season.

Saints reveal King comeback plan, star Crow hurt

St Kilda have revealed the comeback timeline for an injury-prone forward as Adelaide add another key player to their injury list.

'Doesn't faze me': Pies star happy to be among best

Collingwood star Nick Daicos wants to spend more time playing out of the goal square, but says he's no Dustin Martin.

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