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Injury toll has silver lining for derby-focused Giants

Injury toll has silver lining for derby-focused Giants

Stand-in GWS captain Stephen Coniglio isn't fazed by the battling club's crowded casualty ward as he eyes a crosstown clash with a wobbly Sydney Swans outfit.

Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return

Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return

Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return

Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney is back training after a spate of serious injuries and is making an unlikely push to be part of the Demons' finals campaign.

Eagles sign restricted free agent ruckman until 2032

Eagles sign restricted free agent ruckman until 2032

Eagles sign restricted free agent ruckman until 2032

Eagles sign restricted free agent ruckman until 2032

Bailey Williams has gone from being on the outer to signing a six-year contract extension for West Coast, and it seems his best football years lie ahead of him.

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Port midfielder added to injury list, Crow hurt again

Port midfielder added to injury list, Crow hurt again

A Port Adelaide midfielder will be out for a month due to a broken finger, while a Crows forward is again on the sidelines because of another hamstring injury.

'So humbled': AFL great Modra thankful for support

'So humbled': AFL great Modra thankful for support

AFL icon Tony Modra says he's humbled by the support he received in the aftermath of his near-fatal accident last month.

Rowell responds to under-fire Suns' rift reports

Rowell responds to under-fire Suns' rift reports

Matt Rowell says tough conversations are necessary given Gold Coast's AFL plight, but suggestions he's fallen out with coach Damien Hardwick aren't true.

McRae sends special message to Hill before heading west

McRae sends special message to Hill before heading west

With Collingwood set to be at full-strength for their Adelaide clash, coach Craig McRae sent a message to missing star Bobby Hill who is set to quit the club.

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'What the fans want': AFLW defends historic match venue

'What the fans want': AFLW defends historic match venue

'What the fans want': AFLW defends historic match venue

'What the fans want': AFLW defends historic match venue

While the AFLW is set to play five double-headers, they have defended their venue choice for the inaugural international between Australia and Ireland.

'Room for optimism': Cats coach on injured star duo

'Room for optimism': Cats coach on injured star duo

'Room for optimism': Cats coach on injured star duo

'Room for optimism': Cats coach on injured star duo

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he is optimistic that two injured gun players will play again this season.

Lohmann credits Lions teammate for special form

Lohmann credits Lions teammate for special form

Lohmann credits Lions teammate for special form

Lohmann credits Lions teammate for special form

Kai Lohmann was down on confidence when teammate Hugh McCluggage urged the Brisbane energizer bunny to watch his own 2024 AFL grand-final highlights.

Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight

Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight

Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight

Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight

Jaeger O'Meara is yet to win a finals game during his 206-game AFL career, and the injured veteran faces some hurdles to break that trot this year.

'Fork in the road': Buckley on missing Devils job

'Fork in the road': Buckley on missing Devils job

'Fork in the road': Buckley on missing Devils job

'Fork in the road': Buckley on missing Devils job

Nathan Buckley is unlikely to bid for other currently vacant head coaching jobs after being overlooked by the Tasmania Devils.

In-form Adelaide ace fails to overturn three-game ban

In-form Adelaide ace fails to overturn three-game ban

In-form Adelaide ace fails to overturn three-game ban

In-form Adelaide ace fails to overturn three-game ban

Adelaide forward Darcy Fogarty has lost his AFL tribunal challenge to a three-game suspension for striking.

Star Essendon forward in the clear after heart scare

Star Essendon forward in the clear after heart scare

Star Essendon forward in the clear after heart scare

Star Essendon forward in the clear after heart scare

Essendon's Nate Caddy has been cleared to resume training and playing after being hospitalised with an elevated heart rate during Sunday's win against GWS.

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'Passion, history': inaugural Devils AFL coach secured

Tasmania's freshly minted AFL coach Ken Hinkley believes the island can be an attractive spot for players and the club will be out to chase "the best ones".

'Bloody good feeling': Essendon secure famous win

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon was elated to "push back" on the football world who revelled in the Bombers' struggles, with an upset win over GWS.

Bulldogs pile more misery on Suns in nine-point win

The Western Bulldogs have extended Gold Coast's AFL losing run to eight matches with a decisive win at a windy People First Stadium.

Eagles star banned, Lions defender escapes with a fine

Liam Baker is set to miss Friday night's western derby unless the West Coast hard nut can overturn his rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal.

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Hawks put hapless Tigers to the sword at MCG

Hawthorn stars Will Day and Jack Ginnivan will both be available next round after a thumping win for the Hawks over Richmond at the MCG.

Hinkley to be announced as Devils inaugural AFL coach

Ken Hinkley has beaten John Longmire and Nathan Buckley in the race to become Tasmania's inaugural coach, with his appointment to be confirmed on Monday.

Blues spearhead suffers knee injury, midfielder cleared

Carlton forward Harry McKay has suffered a torn meniscus and bone bruising to his knee following the Blues' 21-point loss against nemesis Collingwood.

Collingwood face big calls on veterans for short break

Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom and Jack Crisp were carefully managed against Carlton in preparation for a five-day break.

Lethal Lions mow down Eagles for sixth straight win

Brisbane have shrugged off a stiff challenge from West Coast, with Lachie Neale, Will Ashcroft and Kai Lohmann leading the Lions to victory in Perth.

Collingwood extend winning streak over rivals Carlton

A fifth-straight win has boosted Collingwood's finals hopes, the Magpies shutting down arch-rivals Carlton by 21 points in a defensive masterclass at the MCG.

Turner sent to hospital, souring Demons' win over Roos

Matthew Jefferson booted a career-high four goals as Melbourne came from behind to beat North Melbourne, but the win was soured by injuries to two key players.

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