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Bulldog Bontempelli's calf injury 'progressing nicely'

Bulldog Bontempelli's calf injury 'progressing nicely'

Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli hopes to be back close to Gather Round as he recovers from a complex calf injury.

Swans' injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash

Swans' injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash

Swans' injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash

Swans' injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash

Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has suffered another early-season setback, ruling out veteran midfielder Taylor Adams from Saturday's grand final rematch.

Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Melbourne star Jack Viney is looking forward to starting alongside Max Gawn, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the midfield on Sunday against GWS.

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Neale out to take Cats keys from Hawkins

Neale out to take Cats keys from Hawkins

Geelong tall Shannon Neale is seeking to make his own mark on the Cats' forward line after Tom Hawkins' retirement, starting against Fremantle in round one.

No.1 pick Lalor heads trio of Tigers AFL debutants

No.1 pick Lalor heads trio of Tigers AFL debutants

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor has recovered from his pre-season injuries and will headline a trio of Richmond debutants on Thursday night against Carlton.

Floods prompt early Lions trip to Sydney for AFL opener

Floods prompt early Lions trip to Sydney for AFL opener

Brisbane will head early to Sydney for their AFL opener as south-east Queensland sports teams deal with storm damage.

SA working to host Shield final at Adelaide Oval

SA working to host Shield final at Adelaide Oval

South Australia are pushing to host their Sheffield Shield final at the Adelaide Oval, sandwiched between AFL games.

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Hawks ace Worpel receives 'promising' injury update

Hawks ace Worpel receives 'promising' injury update

Hawks ace Worpel receives 'promising' injury update

Hawks ace Worpel receives 'promising' injury update

Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel has avoided surgery and could return from an ankle injury in less than four weeks.

Magpie coach McRae warned by AFL over Bedford jibe

Magpie coach McRae warned by AFL over Bedford jibe

Magpie coach McRae warned by AFL over Bedford jibe

Magpie coach McRae warned by AFL over Bedford jibe

Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae has been handed an official warning by the AFL over his sarcastic jibe directed at GWS tagger Toby Bedford.

Keeffe ready to rock as Giants lose star Briggs

Keeffe ready to rock as Giants lose star Briggs

Keeffe ready to rock as Giants lose star Briggs

Keeffe ready to rock as Giants lose star Briggs

With preferred ruck Kieren Briggs out with injury, Lachlan Keeffe is backing himself to deliver for GWS when he comes face-to-face with Melbourne star Max Gawn.

Cats' boom recruit Smith raring to go against Dockers

Cats' boom recruit Smith raring to go against Dockers

Cats' boom recruit Smith raring to go against Dockers

Cats' boom recruit Smith raring to go against Dockers

Geelong recruit Bailey Smith's inclusion against Fremantle is a boost for his new teammates as the Cats prepare to make a delayed start to the new AFL campaign.

Blues' De Koning set to ruck and roll under microscope

Blues' De Koning set to ruck and roll under microscope

Blues' De Koning set to ruck and roll under microscope

Blues' De Koning set to ruck and roll under microscope

Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning is entering the AFL season as a restricted free agent, but his teammates are just ready for him to shine on the field.

Magpies say Daicos is in good nick after injury scare

Magpies say Daicos is in good nick after injury scare

Magpies say Daicos is in good nick after injury scare

Magpies say Daicos is in good nick after injury scare

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Nick Daicos only suffered cramps in their loss to GWS after the star midfielder looked to have picked up a leg injury.

Kingsley, McRae play down fiery AFL boundary exchange

Kingsley, McRae play down fiery AFL boundary exchange

Kingsley, McRae play down fiery AFL boundary exchange

Kingsley, McRae play down fiery AFL boundary exchange

Former colleagues Adam Kingsley and Craig McRae were involved in a verbal exchange on the boundary line during Greater Western Sydney's win over Collingwood.

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Briggs in hospital as Giants pummel Pies in AFL opener

GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs was sent to hospital after injuring his neck but was able to watch his teammates beat Collingwood in their AFL season opener.

Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one

Carlton will take on Richmond in round one without spearhead Charlie Curnow, who has been ruled out but is expected to return early in the AFL season.

Greene says Giants must lift 'when it matters' in AFL

GWS captain Toby Greene has brushed off talk that the Giants can win the AFL flag this season, saying they are yet to consistently perform when it counts.

Hawks, Swans sweat on injuries after AFL season opener

Hawthorn face a nervous wait to see if midfielder James Worpel has suffered a serious ankle injury, while Sydney could lose Taylor Adams to a hamstring issue.

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Swans' debutant coach Cox: 'I got some things wrong'

Dean Cox admits he didn't get all the calls right in his first AFL match as Sydney coach after the Swans lost the season opener to Hawthorn.

Sam Mitchell shut his eyes as Sicily slayed the Swans

James Sicily coolly converted a left-foot snap to seal Hawthorn's tough win over Sydney in the AFL season opener, but coach Sam Mitchell wasn't watching.

Hollywood Hawks down Swans in AFL season opener

Hawthorn have opened the new AFL season in fine style as James Sicily and Will Day starred in a 96-76 win over Sydney.

Giants' Bedford set to go to Magpies star Daicos in AFL

GWS tagger Toby Bedford will keep Collingwood ace Nick Daicos company in Sunday's AFL match as the Giants also confirm James Leake will debut.

McRae disagrees with great mate Voss on Opening Round

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has thrown his support behind the polarising Opening Round concept as the Magpies prepare to fly to Sydney.

Coach McRae embracing 'new version' of Collingwood

Collingwood coach Craig McRae is excited about unleashing a "whole new version" of the Magpies as they attempt to bounce back from missing finals in 2024.

Swans welcome back Papley, Grundy for AFL season opener

Sydney stars Tom Papley and Brodie Grundy have overcome injury and will play in the AFL season opener, while Hawthorn have ruled out Changkuoth Jiath.

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