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Dockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers

Dockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers

Fremantle have pulled off a statement win against Richmond despite losing All-Australian ruck Mim Strom to injury, before Geelong smashed winless Essendon.

'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run

'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run

'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run

'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run

Carlton's fairytale run ended with an AFL elimination final loss to Geelong, but ruckman Marc Pittonet believes it can be the start of something special.

Brave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills

Brave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills

Brave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills

Brave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills

Sydney star Tom Papley has spoken of the pain Swans players are feeling for captain Callum Mills, who is expected to miss the club's push for an unlikely flag.

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'What you live for': Cats ruck relishes AFL final debut

'What you live for': Cats ruck relishes AFL final debut

After impressing in his AFL finals debut, Geelong ruckman Mitch Edwards will go up against his old club and Fremantle star Luke Jackson this Friday night.

Defiant Dockers vow to block out the outside bulls***

Defiant Dockers vow to block out the outside bulls***

Fremantle defender Jordan Clark says it will be important to block out the naysayers as the Dockers attempt to bounce back from their upset loss to Hawthorn.

Grateful Hawk veteran primed for deep AFL finals run

Grateful Hawk veteran primed for deep AFL finals run

Well aware few players get the chance to win multiple AFL flags, Tom Barrass is channelling his gratitude towards playing with freedom in Hawthorn's finals run.

Too early to speculate: Bulldogs boss on Butters chase

Too early to speculate: Bulldogs boss on Butters chase

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says it's too early to speculate if his club will win a fierce battle for the prized signature of Zak Butters.

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Lions leaders seeking another bounce back

Lions leaders seeking another bounce back

Lions leaders seeking another bounce back

Lions leaders seeking another bounce back

Brisbane face the prospect of another gruelling 27-match campaign and having to produce a trademark bounce back after their AFL qualifying final loss.

Adelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals

Adelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals

Adelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals

Adelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals

Adelaide have knocked the Western Bulldogs out of the AFL playoffs with a 22-point elimination final win that eases pressure on coach Matthew Nicks.

Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions

Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions

Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions

Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions

Under-fire Sydney have stunned AFL premiers Brisbane to book a home preliminary final, but may lose captain Callum Mills to a season-ending knee injury.

Suns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port

Suns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port

Suns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port

Suns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port

Gold Coast have responded to coach Rhyce Shaw's quarter-time spray by fighting out a nail-biting three-point win over Port Adelaide.

Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent

Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent

Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent

Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent

Josh Dunkley has dismissed the suggestion his Brisbane Lions took understrength Sydney lightly in their shock qualifying final loss at the SCG.

Mills braces for worst, proud of 'Bloods-like' win

Mills braces for worst, proud of 'Bloods-like' win

Mills braces for worst, proud of 'Bloods-like' win

Mills braces for worst, proud of 'Bloods-like' win

Callum Mills watched most of Sydney's stunning finals win over Brisbane from the bench after suffering a suspected serious knee injury early in the SCG contest.

Swans dismiss trade 'speculation' amid uncertainty

Swans dismiss trade 'speculation' amid uncertainty

Swans dismiss trade 'speculation' amid uncertainty

Swans dismiss trade 'speculation' amid uncertainty

Sydney insist they haven't been told Nick Blakey wants a trade as the embattled club continues to manage the fallout from the Pullman Hotel scandal.

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Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have powered home to stun Sydney, while all-conquering AFLW premiers North Melbourne have extended their record win-streak.

Eagles champion Harley Reid copping the 'WA tax'

Harley Reid has been crowned West Coast's club champion, and he's vowed to maintain the rage next season even if umpires continue to penalise him.

Cats star demands concussion answers for teammate

AFL Players Association delegate Gryan Miers has gone in to bat for teammate Jake Kolodjashnij, who remains sidelined amid an ongoing concussion saga.

'Feel like my life's shot': Clarkson opens up on axing

Sacked North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken of the devastation of Kangaroos hierarchy "dancing on my grave".

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'Get to work': big AFL pre-season looms for Blues

While proud of how they turned their season around, Carlton coach Josh Fraser says there is plenty of room for improvement.

Cats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run

Geelong are confident star Max Holmes will be better placed for their AFL semi-final against Fremantle after getting through his injury return against Carlton.

'Full of belief': Swans out to silence finals critics

A home preliminary final is up for grabs, with embattled Sydney and reigning premiers Brisbane facing different sorts of pressure.

Fraser determined that Blues' rally is just the start

Carlton coach Josh Fraser says they must be aware that their stunning end to this season does not guarantee anything next year.

Clinical Cats click into gear to burst Blues' bubble

Geelong have ended Carlton's fairytale run in the second half of this season, surviving an early scare to win their AFL elimination final by 33 points.

Mannagh from heaven as Cat's midfield switch works

Shaun Mannagh, moved into the midfield this season, starred as Geelong survived the early challenge from Carlton in the elimination final.

Danihers' 'tough' milestone minus AFL great dad Neale

Father's Day will hold mixed emotions for the Daniher family this year, as the footy family marks their first September without patriarch Neale.

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