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Unsuccessful appeal: AFL won't budge on Shield final

Unsuccessful appeal: AFL won't budge on Shield final

The Sheffield Shield final won't be played at Adelaide Oval after the AFL rejected appeals from cricket and the South Australian government.

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port Adelaide assistant coach Tyson Goldsack hopes experienced recruit Jack Lukosius makes an instant impact against Collingwood on Saturday night.

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Yze realistic after Tigers rally for major AFL upset

Yze realistic after Tigers rally for major AFL upset

Richmond coach Adem Yze says they must thoroughly review their upset win over Carlton, noting there is plenty of room for improvement.

Voss says Blues lacked fight in stunning AFL loss

Voss says Blues lacked fight in stunning AFL loss

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he couldn't be more disappointed after Richmond scored a stunning upset win over the Bluesh on Thursday night.

Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover

Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover

Richmond have defied predictions of doom and gloom, starting the AFL season with a stunning 13-point upset of arch-rivals Carlton at the MCG.

Adelaide's Milera set for AFL comeback after year out

Adelaide's Milera set for AFL comeback after year out

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says injury-plagued defender Wayne Milera is set to make his AFL comeback after nearly a year on the sidelines.

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North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is confident star forward Nick Larkey will pass a fitness test and play against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night.

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Essendon will kick off their 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit.

Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Fremantle will be without five key players when they take on Geelong at the Cattery, while former Suns star Jack Lukosius will debut for Port Adelaide.

Eagles back star bull Harley Reid to fire against Suns

Eagles back star bull Harley Reid to fire against Suns

Eagles back star bull Harley Reid to fire against Suns

Eagles back star bull Harley Reid to fire against Suns

Harley Reid has endured an interrupted pre-season but new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is expecting big things from the star midfielder.

'Pies flag star Maynard escapes unhurt from car crash

'Pies flag star Maynard escapes unhurt from car crash

'Pies flag star Maynard escapes unhurt from car crash

'Pies flag star Maynard escapes unhurt from car crash

Collingwood say defender Brayden Maynard has escaped unhurt from a two-car crash in Brighton on Friday morning.

Collingwood coach defends cramping Nick Daicos

Collingwood coach defends cramping Nick Daicos

Collingwood coach defends cramping Nick Daicos

Collingwood coach defends cramping Nick Daicos

Star Collingwood midfielder Nick Daicos suffered first-half cramps last week, but coach Craig McRae doesn't think there's any cause for concern.

AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

While two opening-round games had to be rescheduled, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the northern states promotion has plenty of merit.

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Sorry 'Pies coach McRae vows to be a better role model

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says his sideline interaction with a rival player was a bad look for the game, and he's vowed to become a better role model.

'Enables illicit drug use': Buckley condemns AFL policy

Nathan Buckley has criticised the AFL's controversial illicit drugs policy as enabling, while league CEO Andrew Dillon admits the policy needs to be refined.

Bolton in doubt as Fremantle brace for hot Cattery

Fremantle stars Nat Fyfe, Sean Darcy and Hayden Young aren't available to take on Geelong, and doubts surround the fitness of Shai Bolton and Michael Walters.

Lyon extends contract to coach St Kilda to end of 2027

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon's contract has been extended by one season in a move powerbrokers says gives the AFL club certainty.

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No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says there's no love lost between Hawks and Essendon fans - and his players understand the reasons why.

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Richmond key forward Tom Lynch and Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will return from injury in Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at the MCG.

Port coach wants to spoil Houston's Collingwood debut

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there will be no room for sentimentality when his team faces former Power favourite Dan Houston in his Collingwood debut.

Lions skipper dismisses AFL disruptions as 'carry-on'

Harris Andrews says Brisbane won't suffer from a disrupted season start after their first game was postponed and they had to make an early move to Sydney.

Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Just two days from the start of their season, Carlton have announced Elijah Hollands is taking personal leave because of personal issues.

Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback

Just days out from a potential AFL comeback, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy has had another anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.

Scott hopes 'stable' Bombers become destination club

Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.

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