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Struggling Swans using AFL derby as finals springboard

Struggling Swans using AFL derby as finals springboard

Taking inspiration from their 2017 campaign, Sydney's James Rowbottom is adamant the Swans can turn around a 2-5 start with a derby win against GWS.

Brisbane backman's schoolyard rivalry with Suns forward

Brisbane backman's schoolyard rivalry with Suns forward

Brisbane backman's schoolyard rivalry with Suns forward

Brisbane backman's schoolyard rivalry with Suns forward

Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth says his rivalry with Gold Coast forward Ben Long can be traced back to school footy in Melbourne.

Big-game experiences to steel Bombers for future

Big-game experiences to steel Bombers for future

Big-game experiences to steel Bombers for future

Big-game experiences to steel Bombers for future

Essendon defender Archie Roberts says the Bombers' Anzac Day loss to Collingwood was a learning experience as they turn their focus to facing North Melbourne.

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Blue fine to face Crows, no Hinge benefit for Adelaide

Blue fine to face Crows, no Hinge benefit for Adelaide

Carlton's Adam Cerra has had a striking suspension downgraded to a fine, but Adelaide will be without Mitch Hinge after the AFL Tribunal upheld a one-game ban.

Crows lose key midfielder Crouch for at least a month

Crows lose key midfielder Crouch for at least a month

Adelaide's Matt Crouch will miss a chunk of the AFL season because of a hip injury but coach Matthew Nicks hopes two key forwards will play against Carlton.

Cornes ban: North lash 'vindictive bullying' of stars

Cornes ban: North lash 'vindictive bullying' of stars

North Melbourne have lashed criticism of targeted duo Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin, while the Kangaroos will be without George Wardlaw against Essendon.

Ex-coach Clarkson to attend Hawks' centenary match

Ex-coach Clarkson to attend Hawks' centenary match

Hawthorn have invited past players and coaches to their match celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL, and former coach Alastair Clarkson will be there.

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Veteran urges Suns to keep their Witts in Lions clash

Veteran urges Suns to keep their Witts in Lions clash

Veteran urges Suns to keep their Witts in Lions clash

Veteran urges Suns to keep their Witts in Lions clash

Gold Coast ruckman Jarrod Witts knows his side can make a statement with their performance against AFL big brother Brisbane at the Gabba.

Lyon lashes VFL after St Kilda draftee's long ban

Lyon lashes VFL after St Kilda draftee's long ban

Lyon lashes VFL after St Kilda draftee's long ban

Lyon lashes VFL after St Kilda draftee's long ban

Coach Ross Lyon says he's "absolutely filthy" about the ban handed to St Kilda's first round draft pick Alix Tauru, who will be sidelined for six weeks.

Port great ruled out again for rare AFL road trip

Port great ruled out again for rare AFL road trip

Port great ruled out again for rare AFL road trip

Port great ruled out again for rare AFL road trip

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says veteran Travis Boak will again be sidelined by a back injury when the Power play the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat.

Guerra confirms delay to taking Demons' top job in AFL

Guerra confirms delay to taking Demons' top job in AFL

Guerra confirms delay to taking Demons' top job in AFL

Guerra confirms delay to taking Demons' top job in AFL

Paul Guerra will be Melbourne's new permanent chief executive, but the businessman won't fill the role until later this year.

Ugle-Hagan on extended leave: AFL career in doubt

Ugle-Hagan on extended leave: AFL career in doubt

Ugle-Hagan on extended leave: AFL career in doubt

Ugle-Hagan on extended leave: AFL career in doubt

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is taking a leave of absence from the Western Bulldogs as he deals with personal issues.

Blues suffer double injury blow, Magpie skipper back

Blues suffer double injury blow, Magpie skipper back

Blues suffer double injury blow, Magpie skipper back

Blues suffer double injury blow, Magpie skipper back

Carlton pair Jack Silvagni and Zac Williams are set for a stint on the sidelines, while Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has recovered from an ear issue.

Curtains for Curtis as North forward's ban is upheld

Curtains for Curtis as North forward's ban is upheld

Curtains for Curtis as North forward's ban is upheld

Curtains for Curtis as North forward's ban is upheld

North Melbourne's Paul Curtis remains suspended for three matches after losing his challenge to a rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.

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Brotherly shove: Ashcrofts to play QClash 'on edge'

Lions star Will Ashcroft expects QClash fireworks as he and younger brother Levi contemplate the prospect of winning a medal named after their father.

Giants out to atone for Sydney derby defeats

GWS will be out to make amends for back-to-back AFL losses when they face off against local rivals Sydney.

Blues star Cerra banned, North fight Curtis suspension

North Melbourne will fight forward Paul Curtis's three-game suspension at the AFL Tribunal, while Carlton's Adam Cerra has been handed a one-match ban.

Dockers used 'lowlight' reel as motivator in Crows win

Fremantle defender Jordan Clark revealed his motivation in their win over Adelaide was being used as an example in a video compilation highlighting poor effort.

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Port defend Horne-Francis after Kangaroos tangle

Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper has defended teammate Jason Horne-Francis and his emotional reaction during a mid-game discussion with coach Ken Hinkley.

Blues mourn '80s AFL star Peter 'The Buzz' Bosustow

Two-time Carlton premiership player Peter Bosustow, who won mark and goal of the year in the same season, has died aged 67.

Saints back coach Lyon's spray in loss to Brisbane

St Kilda chief executive Carl Dilena has backed coach Ross Lyon's quarter-time spray during their game against Brisbane, believing the stern words were needed.

No love lost as Day sets tone for spicy QClash

Delisted by the Suns only to be picked up by the Lions, veteran forward Sam Day has a point to prove in a highly-anticipated QClash at the Gabba.

Hawks return to winners' list with ugly Eagles victory

Hawthorn have made light work of West Coast, easing to a 50-point win over the battling Eagles to snap their two-game losing run.

Blues show they're back with big AFL win over Cats

Carlton have scored their best win so far this season, leading at every change to beat Geelong in an engrossing clash on Sunday at the MCG.

Kangaroos' Curtis cops three-game ban for tackle

North Melbourne will be without impressive small forward Paul Curtis for three AFL games after he was suspended for a dangerous tackle.

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