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Young Roo tipped for AFL opener despite surgery

Young Roo tipped for AFL opener despite surgery

Colby McKercher, seventh in North Melbourne's best-and-fairest voting last season, has needed surgery to fix a fractured finger.

Arch-rivals' bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs

Arch-rivals' bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs

Arch-rivals' bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs

Arch-rivals' bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs

Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.

'Heal the wounds': Selwood optimistic on bruised Cats

'Heal the wounds': Selwood optimistic on bruised Cats

'Heal the wounds': Selwood optimistic on bruised Cats

'Heal the wounds': Selwood optimistic on bruised Cats

For all their consistency, Geelong are coming off a poor second half in last year's grand final and Joel Selwood says the start of the season will test them.

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Riewoldt rapt as old Saints teammate Hayes has new role

Riewoldt rapt as old Saints teammate Hayes has new role

Amid a big off-season at St Kilda, one of the most important changes might be Lenny Hayes becoming their new AFL football boss.

Injured Brownlow medallist to miss Suns' season start

Injured Brownlow medallist to miss Suns' season start

Reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell will have surgery on a broken finger and miss the start of the AFL season for Gold Coast.

'Go time': Riewoldt wants injured Saints to step up

'Go time': Riewoldt wants injured Saints to step up

Former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt is looking to two injured-plagued players to have productive seasons as the Saints aim to start moving up the ladder.

Hawks livewire Ginnivan has new AFL role on radar

Hawks livewire Ginnivan has new AFL role on radar

Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has had a taste of life in the coaches' box and can see himself shifting into a new role once his playing days are over.

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'Unbelievably important': AFL opener here to stay

'Unbelievably important': AFL opener here to stay

'Unbelievably important': AFL opener here to stay

'Unbelievably important': AFL opener here to stay

The AFL's Opening Round concept has split fans, but league heavyweight Tom Harley believes it is crucial to the competition's growth in northern markets.

New dawn under King after Demons' dark hour

New dawn under King after Demons' dark hour

New dawn under King after Demons' dark hour

New dawn under King after Demons' dark hour

Max Gawn's optimism entering the Steven King era at Melbourne is fuelled, in part, by the club's unexpected rise to the 2021 premiership under his predecessor.

Giants star eyeing quick recovery as injuries mount

Giants star eyeing quick recovery as injuries mount

Giants star eyeing quick recovery as injuries mount

Giants star eyeing quick recovery as injuries mount

GWS star Finn Callaghan is backing himself to be ready for opening round despite an injury, but key defender Sam Taylor will miss the start of the season.

Blues receive good news for injured star after Origin

Blues receive good news for injured star after Origin

Blues receive good news for injured star after Origin

Blues receive good news for injured star after Origin

Star defender Jacob Weitering was among several players injured in State of Origin, but Carlton are confident the vice-captain won't miss out on game time.

'It's laughable': Suns' gun on 'Brand Petracca' critics

Christian Petracca has taken a shot at critics about off-field pursuits he says have helped improve his mental health and prepared him to flourish at the Suns.

Big-spending Saints name former rookies co-captains

Big-spending Saints name former rookies co-captains

Big-spending Saints name former rookies co-captains

Big-spending Saints name former rookies co-captains

St Kilda made off-season waves with their aggressive recruiting but have turned to former rookies Callum Wilkie and Jack Sinclair as co-captains.

Lions pick co-captains for three-peat premiership push

Lions pick co-captains for three-peat premiership push

Lions pick co-captains for three-peat premiership push

Lions pick co-captains for three-peat premiership push

After Lachie Neale stepped down as Brisbane co-captain, the Lions have turned to three stars to co-captain their bid for an AFL premiership three-peat.

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Former Dees star to emulate Hogan in AFL career reboot

Former Melbourne star Clayton Oliver says an old teammate has given him hope in his bid to return to the peak of his powers at new home GWS.

Injured star Matt Rowell won't give Origin the finger

Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell hopes State of Origin will thrive into the future despite injuring a finger in Victoria's 24-point win over WA.

No regrets: Injured Weitering keen to play Origin again

Carlton vice-captain Jacob Weitering has been discharged from hospital and will fly home after being cleared of any neck, spinal or internal injuries.

Sam Taylor left my confidence at rock bottom: Hogan

All-Australian defender Sam Taylor destroyed Jesse Hogan's confidence in recent weeks, and the star forward couldn't be more thankful.

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This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay

The return of State of Origin was a runaway success despite a glut of injuries and initial doubts about how invested the AFL's biggest stars would be.

Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin

Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth.

Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury

Jacob Weitering has become the first player to suffer an injury during the AFL's State of Origin rebirth, with the Victorian stretchered off in a neck brace.

No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived

The best of the best will go head to head as Western Australia and Victoria renew their rivalry in a blockbuster AFL State of Origin showdown.

Bill Walker gives Vics a kick on way to legend status

WAFL great Bill Walker says it will be an honour to become just the 34th person to be elevated to legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Giants expect 'worst-case scenario' for midfield gun

Star GWS midfielder Tom Green is in "shock" and unlikely to play this year, after suffering a serious knee injury during pre-season training.

Origin helps Bontempelli and Greene finally make peace

Toby Greene vowed last year he wouldn't ever share a beer with Marcus Bontempelli, so the Western Bulldogs skipper bought his arch rival a coffee instead.

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