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McDonald keen to stay a Swan ahead of contract talks

McDonald keen to stay a Swan ahead of contract talks

Rival clubs may be knocking on the door of out-of-contract key forward Logan McDonald, but the West Australian product has his mind set on staying with Sydney.

Payne of axing eased, Lions defender finds his groove

Payne of axing eased, Lions defender finds his groove

Payne of axing eased, Lions defender finds his groove

Payne of axing eased, Lions defender finds his groove

Dropped after struggling in the Brisbane Lions' opening-round Carlton loss, a revitalised Jack Payne says he's back to his old self and ready to tackle Geelong.

Saints to face under-fire Bulldogs in crucial AFL clash

Saints to face under-fire Bulldogs in crucial AFL clash

Saints to face under-fire Bulldogs in crucial AFL clash

Saints to face under-fire Bulldogs in crucial AFL clash

The under-fire Western Bulldogs will look to get back to their contested game and intensity in order to beat St Kilda and give themselves some breathing room.

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Bulldogs lose Ugle-Hagan for crunch clash with Saints

Bulldogs lose Ugle-Hagan for crunch clash with Saints

The Western Bulldogs and St Kilda will be without key forwards for their round-six AFL battle, with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Max King both out of action.

Galloping Gasometer's great-nephew impressing at Saints

Galloping Gasometer's great-nephew impressing at Saints

St Kilda's Darcy Wilson, the great-nephew of North Melbourne ruckman Mick Nolan, will continue his debut AFL season against the Western Bulldogs.

Finlayson says gay slur ban comments are misconstrued

Finlayson says gay slur ban comments are misconstrued

After being banned for a homophobic slur against an opponent, Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments venting frustration were aimed at himself.

Giants embrace Kingsley's 'play your role' philosophy

Giants embrace Kingsley's 'play your role' philosophy

GWS know it's one of the biggest sporting cliches, but their commitment to sticking to their role on the field has helped them snatch five straight wins.

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AFL won't appeal tribunal call on Charlie Cameron

AFL won't appeal tribunal call on Charlie Cameron

AFL won't appeal tribunal call on Charlie Cameron

AFL won't appeal tribunal call on Charlie Cameron

The AFL believed Charlie Cameron should have received a suspension for his tackle on Jake Lever but won't appeal the tribunal's call to downgrade it to a fine.

Port's ruck recruit Soldo brushes off injury concern

Port's ruck recruit Soldo brushes off injury concern

Port's ruck recruit Soldo brushes off injury concern

Port's ruck recruit Soldo brushes off injury concern

Port Adelaide ruck Ivan Soldo says he's a certain starter against Collingwood despite failing to finish training on Wednesday.

Bombers amped for Adelaide return after Power failure

Bombers amped for Adelaide return after Power failure

Bombers amped for Adelaide return after Power failure

Bombers amped for Adelaide return after Power failure

Adelaide Oval holds no fears for a rejuvenated Essendon side as they prepare to face the Crows at the venue, two weeks after being thumped there by the Power.

AFLW targeting growth under new boss Emma Moore

AFLW targeting growth under new boss Emma Moore

AFLW targeting growth under new boss Emma Moore

AFLW targeting growth under new boss Emma Moore

Crowds, fan engagement and television audiences will be on the agenda for new AFLW general manager Emma Moore when she takes up the role in July.

Saad sidelined for six weeks as Blues' injuries bite

Saad sidelined for six weeks as Blues' injuries bite

Saad sidelined for six weeks as Blues' injuries bite

Saad sidelined for six weeks as Blues' injuries bite

Carlton have lost rebounding defender Adam Saad for six weeks because of the hamstring injury he suffered in the loss to Adelaide

Brisbane's Cameron has one-game suspension thrown out

Brisbane's Cameron has one-game suspension thrown out

Brisbane's Cameron has one-game suspension thrown out

Brisbane's Cameron has one-game suspension thrown out

Brisbane Lions livewire Charlie Cameron has been let off with a fine for a dumping tackle on Melbourne defender Jake Lever after heading to the AFL Tribunal.

Dunkley's challenge after Rayner's 'special' outing

Dunkley's challenge after Rayner's 'special' outing

Dunkley's challenge after Rayner's 'special' outing

Dunkley's challenge after Rayner's 'special' outing

Cameron Rayner has shown what he can offer through Brisbane's midfield, now his Lions teammates have challenged him to do it more often.

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Bondi tragedy 'so close to home' for clubs: Longmire

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the Bondi Junction stabbing attack has been deeply felt by sporting clubs based in the area.

King set to miss Saints' AFL clash with Bulldogs

While Max King has been cleared of a serious knee injury, he looks set to miss St Kilda's clash with the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium.

Swans on high alert for Hardwick's rising Suns

Sydney coach John Longmire has rich praise for Gold Coast's form under Damien Hardwick ahead of their AFL match this weekend.

Adelaide's Butts in doubt as Crows seek momentum

Adelaide fullback Jordon Butts is in doubt for the Crows' game against Essendon as his injury interrupted AFL season continues.

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Collingwood defender Murphy retires due to concussion

Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has been forced into an immediate retirement from the AFL at just 24 due to concussion.

No discontent as Bulldogs eye contention: Beveridge

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has dismissed the suggestion there is discontent at the AFL club and is adamant his charges can still contend.

Dunstall tells why he wouldn't be a legend today

Hawthorn champion Jason Dunstall does not believe he would have been athletic enough to flourish in the modern AFL, despite his goal-kicking prowess.

Reid delivers on hype with AFL Rising Star nomination

No.1 draft pick Harley Reid is shaping as a generational talent after helping the struggling Eagles to their first AFL win for the season.

Larkey confident tide will turn for North Melbourne

North Melbourne star Nick Larkey believes a premiership "forged through adversity" would mean more than winning one after jumping to a flag contender.

Dockers heed harsh lessons, upbeat for WA derby

Hayden Young believes lessons from narrow losses to Carlton and Port Adelaide will hold Fremantle in good stead as they look to move on against West Coast.

Lions defender 'apologetic' for Petty incident: Zorko

Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth is 'extremely apologetic' for his much-discussed sledge of Melbourne's Harrison Petty, Dayne Zorko says.

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