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Darcy, Young set to return for injury-hit Dockers

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.

Freo trio injured, but brave Dockers hold off Bulldogs

Freo trio injured, but brave Dockers hold off Bulldogs

Freo trio injured, but brave Dockers hold off Bulldogs

Freo trio injured, but brave Dockers hold off Bulldogs

Fremantle have overcome the loss of three players to injury and a five-goal masterclass from Sam Darcy to post a 16-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

Lyon's Saints prevail over 'poor' Port Adelaide

Lyon's Saints prevail over 'poor' Port Adelaide

Lyon's Saints prevail over 'poor' Port Adelaide

Lyon's Saints prevail over 'poor' Port Adelaide

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is proud of his side's spirit in a 17-point away victory against a fast-finishing Port Adelaide.

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Hogan kicks nine goals as Giants maul winless Eagles

Hogan kicks nine goals as Giants maul winless Eagles

Jesse Hogan has booted nine goals from 10 touches to help fire Greater Western Sydney to a monster 81-point win over a struggling West Coast outfit.

Crows say AFL confirming umpire mistake is of no use

Crows say AFL confirming umpire mistake is of no use

Adelaide star Izak Rankine was denied a mark or free kick late in the Crows' loss to Gold Coast, and the AFL has conceded the umpires made a mistake.

Bice continues Swans' rich mature-age recruit tradition

Bice continues Swans' rich mature-age recruit tradition

Mature-age recruit Riley Bice shone for Sydney in their 65-point win over North Melbourne with a polished game across half-back.

Clarkson adamant North improving, despite big AFL loss

Clarkson adamant North improving, despite big AFL loss

North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin says their 65-point AFL thrashing from Sydney on Saturday night was "the old us".

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Swans flex muscles with convincing AFL win over North

Swans flex muscles with convincing AFL win over North

Swans flex muscles with convincing AFL win over North

Swans flex muscles with convincing AFL win over North

Sydney were a class above North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, kicking clear in the third term for a 65-point win.

Fans wait, Ashcroft shines as Lions end Richmond hoodoo

Fans wait, Ashcroft shines as Lions end Richmond hoodoo

Fans wait, Ashcroft shines as Lions end Richmond hoodoo

Fans wait, Ashcroft shines as Lions end Richmond hoodoo

Fans faced heightened security measures and Will Ashcroft produced another goal-of-the-year contender as Brisbane put Richmond to the sword at the MCG.

Tense loss: Crows frustrated by pivotal umpire's call

Tense loss: Crows frustrated by pivotal umpire's call

Tense loss: Crows frustrated by pivotal umpire's call

Tense loss: Crows frustrated by pivotal umpire's call

Matthew Nicks admits he shares fans' frustration after former Suns star Izak Rankine was denied a potential match-winning shot in Adelaide's loss to Gold Coast.

Giants wary as 'energised' Eagles hunt first win

Giants wary as 'energised' Eagles hunt first win

Giants wary as 'energised' Eagles hunt first win

Giants wary as 'energised' Eagles hunt first win

GWS will boast a stacked attack against an undermanned West Coast defence, but Giants star Tom Green says his side isn't foolish enough to expect a "pushover".

St Kilda head back to Adelaide with 'chip on shoulder'

St Kilda head back to Adelaide with 'chip on shoulder'

St Kilda head back to Adelaide with 'chip on shoulder'

St Kilda head back to Adelaide with 'chip on shoulder'

St Kilda midfielder Marcus Windhager says the Saints head back to Adelaide determined to make amends for a horror round one defeat to the Crows.

Bulldogs beware: Pain free Shai Bolton set to explode

Bulldogs beware: Pain free Shai Bolton set to explode

Bulldogs beware: Pain free Shai Bolton set to explode

Bulldogs beware: Pain free Shai Bolton set to explode

Star Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton says his leg isn't feeling sore anymore and his fitness is set to improve even further over the coming weeks.

Cats defender Henry to miss 'weeks' with hamstring

Cats defender Henry to miss 'weeks' with hamstring

Cats defender Henry to miss 'weeks' with hamstring

Cats defender Henry to miss 'weeks' with hamstring

Geelong defender Jack Henry will be sidelined for a number of weeks with a hamstring injury but ill utility Mark Blicavs should return for Gather Round.

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Star Petracca walks off frustrated as Demons go 0-4

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has backed Christian Petracca as a "winner" after the star cut a shattered figure as the Demons slumped to 0-4.

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

A review is under way at a major Australian stadium where security is being beefed up after two men allegedly smuggled firearms into a football match.

Dangerfield stars as Geelong keep Demons winless

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has starred in the Cats' gritty 39-point win against winless Melbourne at GHMBA Stadium.

Sicily keen to avoid added hype ahead of big Port game

Hawthorn captain James Sicily says he's not surprised the AFL has scheduled their match against Port Adelaide as the top feature of Gather Round.

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Riccardi returns from ban as GWS mull forward mix

GWS forward Jake Riccardi has been recalled after serving his suspension, with coach Adam Kingsley shuffling the magnets for the clash with West Coast.

Eagles tell under-fire captain Allen: Don't be ashamed

West Coast skipper Oscar Allen has come under fire for meeting with a rival coach to discuss a possible trade, but he will remain Eagles captain this year.

Saints star Max King on cusp of long-awaited AFL return

Max King could return for St Kilda on the second leg of their two-game Adelaide trip as the Saints look to build on the club's early-season momentum.

Pies' Houston hit with another AFL ban over high bump

Dan Houston has been given a two-match suspension after he caught Lachie Fogarty with a high bump during Collingwood's win over arch-rivals Carlton.

'Sad to see him go': Swans ready to face old pal Parker

James Rowbottom was mentored by Luke Parker for much of his AFL career, now the Sydney midfielder is relishing a chance to lock horns with his former teammate.

Lions keen to improve AFL starts but Fagan not worried

Brisbane have come from behind to win the first three games of their AFL premiership defence but are hoping for a stronger start against Richmond in round four.

Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find

Checks will be bolstered at AFL games after a "breakdown" in manual safety checks was blamed for two men allegedly bringing guns into the stadium.

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