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Saints did Giants young gun 'dirty', says GWS skipper

Saints did Giants young gun 'dirty', says GWS skipper

GWS captain Toby Greene is happy to see young gun Leek Aleer remain in Sydney, despite a failed trade to St Kilda leaving the defender "rattled".

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker

Will Phillips, a former No.3 draft pick who inherited the number of North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey, has been axed by the struggling Kangaroos.

'Big change': Allen opens up on moving from West Coast

'Big change': Allen opens up on moving from West Coast

'Big change': Allen opens up on moving from West Coast

'Big change': Allen opens up on moving from West Coast

Star Brisbane recruit Oscar Allen says the departure of key people at West Coast who had supported him contributed to him leaving the Eagles for the Lions.

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Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Victoria coach Chris Scott believes the pre-season timing of State of Origin means clubs will be more open to allowing their players to be involved.

'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

Geelong coach Chris Scott remains unmoved on Bailey Smith's off-field and social media behaviour, even after the club received a formal warning from the AFL.

Kennedy Snr statue - and legend - go to new Hawks home

Kennedy Snr statue - and legend - go to new Hawks home

John Kennedy Jnr has no doubt his father would have enjoyed comparing the removal of his statue from Waverley to the toppling of a dictator.

Why the Curnow trade was "bittersweet" for Swans coach

Why the Curnow trade was "bittersweet" for Swans coach

Sydney coach Dean Cox has explained why the trade that secured Charlie Curnow from Carlton was bittersweet for the Swans.

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Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day

Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day

Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day

Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day

Hawthorn have put the Zach Merrett transfer saga to bed on a day when the iconic statue of John Kennedy Snr found a new home away from their Waverley base.

AFL champion launches legal fight over 'missing $2.1m'

AFL champion launches legal fight over 'missing $2.1m'

AFL champion launches legal fight over 'missing $2.1m'

AFL champion launches legal fight over 'missing $2.1m'

Two-time AFL premiership player Scott Pendlebury has filed a claim for loss and damages in the Supreme Court against his former manager.

Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches

Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches

Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches

Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches

Geelong's Chris Scott and Sydney's Dean Cox have been named as coaches for the return of the AFL's State of Origin next February.

No contract offer for injury-hit Cats stalwart

No contract offer for injury-hit Cats stalwart

No contract offer for injury-hit Cats stalwart

No contract offer for injury-hit Cats stalwart

Geelong have parted ways with two-time best and fairest winner Cameron Guthrie, whose career has been ruined by injuries since the 2022 premiership.

Bulldogs thrash Suns to keep AFLW finals hope alive

Bulldogs thrash Suns to keep AFLW finals hope alive

Bulldogs thrash Suns to keep AFLW finals hope alive

Bulldogs thrash Suns to keep AFLW finals hope alive

The Western Bulldogs' AFLW season has a pulse with two games to go after a 66-point win over Gold Coast kept them in the finals race.

Skipper shines as Tigers hold off Magpies in AFLW

Skipper shines as Tigers hold off Magpies in AFLW

Skipper shines as Tigers hold off Magpies in AFLW

Skipper shines as Tigers hold off Magpies in AFLW

Soaring marks from Sarah Hosking and Ruby Schleicher highlighted Richmond's 13-point win over Collingwood on Sunday at Victoria Park.

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Brisbane have gone up a couple of gears after quarter time and Essendon could not go with them, as the Lions romped to a big AFLW win despite missing two stars.

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Flops or fouls? Phoenix import cops it from Glory

New Wellington import Ifeanyi Eze looks set to take the A-League by storm this season, but it didn't take long for him to get under the skin of Glory fans.

Dockers keep AFLW finals hopes alive with narrow win

Fremantle have stayed in the hunt for an AFLW finals berth after lifting their goal-kicking accuracy in the final quarter to beat the Giants by seven points.

Magpies premiership heroes not offered new contracts

American-born Collingwood tall Mason Cox and Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell have been informed they won't be offered new contracts by the Magpies.

Kangaroos closer to history after Crows demolition job

North Melbourne have held Adelaide goalless in the first half to set up an emphatic victory, extending their AFLW winning streak to 22 matches.

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Demons have top-two spot in sight as Zanker kicks four

Melbourne have tightened their grip on a top-two finish after Eden Zanker kicked four goals against Sydney, whose finals hopes have been dealt a massive blow.

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

Eagles on the cusp of finals after crushing Geelong

Lucia Painter has kicked three goals and Emma Swanson produced a huge tagging effort to help guide West Coast to a 31-point win over Geelong.

Indy Tahau kicks five as Port stun high-flying Hawks

Port forward Indy Tahau has shot to the top of the AFLW goalkicking charts after producing a match-winning five-goal haul in an upset victory over Hawthorn.

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

A failed political candidate has denied performing a Nazi salute at an AFL game, instead saying he was just waving to the players.

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

A collection of MPs and mayors are making a last-ditch appeal to the AFL to abandon its demands for a Hobart waterfront stadium.

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.

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