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AFL boss seeks out coaches in bitter row over salaries

AFL boss seeks out coaches in bitter row over salaries

The AFL's football boss has sought out coaches to hear their concerns over the salaries and demands on assistant coaches.

'More anger': Hawks hunt revenge in Port grudge match

'More anger': Hawks hunt revenge in Port grudge match

'More anger': Hawks hunt revenge in Port grudge match

'More anger': Hawks hunt revenge in Port grudge match

Hawthorn star Nick Watson admits the Hawks will travel to Gather Round with "more anger" for their grudge match against Port Adelaide.

Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return

Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return

Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return

Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return

Brandon Starcevich is still eight weeks away from playing despite the Brisbane Lions premiership defender returning to training after his latest concussion.

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Bontempelli preparing to return for Dogs' Easter game

Bontempelli preparing to return for Dogs' Easter game

The Western Bulldogs, who coach Luke Beveridge believes need to be less Sam Darcy-focused up forward, could soon regain superstar Marcus Bontempelli.

Blues star McKay speaks about mental health challenges

Blues star McKay speaks about mental health challenges

Carlton star Harry McKay has opened up on his mental health challenges as the forward prepares to return for the Blues in Gather Round.

All eyes on Rankine as Crows prepare for Gather Round

All eyes on Rankine as Crows prepare for Gather Round

Adelaide are set to leave the call on Izak Rankine as late as possible ahead of their Gather Round opener on Thursday night against Geelong.

Hinkley's focus on Port ahead of Hawks grudge match

Hinkley's focus on Port ahead of Hawks grudge match

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley insists his focus is on turning his side's season around rather than the emotional element of a grudge match with Hawthorn.

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AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move

AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move

AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move

AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move

AFL boss Andrew Dillon and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas have launched the third Gather Round in Adelaide, with no signs the fixture will move elsewhere.

Saints won't pressure playmaker for AFL contract call

Saints won't pressure playmaker for AFL contract call

Saints won't pressure playmaker for AFL contract call

Saints won't pressure playmaker for AFL contract call

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon would be "disappointed" if rival AFL clubs don't try to meet Nasaiah Wanganeen-Milera and teammates won't stand in the star's way.

Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return

Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return

Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return

Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed that Richmond defender Noah Balta can return to playing during Gather Round as he awaits his assault sentencing.

Magpies prepared to play long game with De Goey

Magpies prepared to play long game with De Goey

Magpies prepared to play long game with De Goey

Magpies prepared to play long game with De Goey

Collingwood coach Craig McRae concedes the AFL club are prepared to play the long game with Jordan De Goey's injury, but hope he will return to face Brisbane.

AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss

AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss

AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss

AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss

Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and the Essendon boss has urged the league to act fast.

Rankine in doubt as Crows move on from AFL blunder

Rankine in doubt as Crows move on from AFL blunder

Rankine in doubt as Crows move on from AFL blunder

Rankine in doubt as Crows move on from AFL blunder

All eyes will be on Adelaide star Izak Rankine at Wednesday training as he tries to overcome a calf muscle injury in time for the AFL Gather Round opener.

Star Hawthorn midfielder out for up to four months

Star Hawthorn midfielder out for up to four months

Star Hawthorn midfielder out for up to four months

Star Hawthorn midfielder out for up to four months

High-flying Hawthorn have suffered a major blow with star midfielder Will Day to undergo foot surgery and expected to miss up to four months.

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Mental health still footballers' big issue: AFLPA boss

Outgoing AFLPA chief Paul Marsh is proud of the developments in the mental health space at AFL clubs but warns the scrutiny on players is only growing.

Scott accuses AFL of 'cherry-picking' umpiring mistakes

Geelong coach Chris Scott has called on the AFL to stop "cherry-picking" umpiring mistakes to comment on following Adelaide's controversial loss.

Balta has right to play before assault sentence: Marsh

Noah Balta is awaiting his sentencing for assault but after he completed a club suspension, AFLPA chief Paul Marsh believes he has a right to play for Richmond.

Allen shows AFL can't handle NRL-style moves: Marsh

Outgoing AFLPA boss Paul Marsh says the fallout from Oscar Allen's meeting with Sam Mitchell shows there is no incentive for players to announce moves early.

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Port's Byrne-Jones, Dogs' Baker banned for Gather Round

Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones and the Western Bulldogs' Oskar Baker have been handed one-match AFL bans for rough conduct and will sit out Gather Round.

Pies pair out injured, Dees star Lever set for surgery

Jordan De Goey and Lachie Schultz will miss Collingwood's clash with Sydney in Gather Round, while Melbourne's Jake Lever will undergo ankle surgery.

Suns back Andrew's bad-boy attitude after Crows stoush

Mac Andrew was a key figure in the controversial Suns-Crows finish as he repeatedly taunted Riley Thilthorpe, and teammates have backed his aggressive approach.

Lions eye historic AFL start as flag platform builds

The Brisbane Lions can extend their winning start to an AFL season to five matches for the first time when they take on the Western Bulldogs in Gather Round.

Crows shrug off ump error and blame themselves for loss

Adelaide forward Alex Neal-Bullen says Crows players are blaming themselves, not the umpire, for their controversial one-point loss to Gold Coast.

Blues star backs Voss, adamant team is fit enough

Carlton coach Michael Voss is under the pump amid a 0-4 start to the AFL season but vice-captain Sam Walsh says the Blues are all behind him.

Darcy, Young set to return for injury-hit Dockers

Fremantle suffered injuries to three players during their win against the Bulldogs, but the impending return of Hayden Young and Sean Darcy will be a big boost.

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