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Dockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny

Dockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny

Fremantle are being written off following their shock loss to Hawthorn, but they aren't about to wave the white flag as they brace for a do-or-die final.

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

As Sydney juggle a club crisis and a finals campaign, midfielder James Rowbottom says he has to “separate the person from the problem” to support teammates.

Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Toby Greene says he's called Zak Butters to discuss AFL free agency options available to the star pair, as the GWS great "wrestles" with his playing future.

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Swans have a 'superpower' for finals, says star Lion

Swans have a 'superpower' for finals, says star Lion

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko won't make the mistake of underestimating an undermanned Sydney side, saying the embattled AFL club has a “superpower” for finals.

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.

'Fire in the belly': Crows seek finals redemption

'Fire in the belly': Crows seek finals redemption

Adelaide's players are seeking some redemption for last year's finals flop when they host the Western Bulldogs in an elimination final.

Cats, Blues ponder tagging calls for elimination final

Cats, Blues ponder tagging calls for elimination final

There will be plenty of intrigue over which Carlton star Geelong tagger Oisin Mullin will attempt to limit in a blockbuster AFL elimination final.

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Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Undaunted by a hostile crowd, Hawthorn's demolition of Fremantle started at the coalface and was franked down back as they secured a home AFL preliminary final.

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

Fremantle's flag hopes are on thin ice after their loss to Hawthorn, but coach Justin Longmuir says he has no fears about having to do things the hard way.

Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Hawthorn have ended Fremantle's perfect home record, pulling off a 32-point AFL qualifying final win to put the minor premiers at risk of a straight-sets exit.

AFL flag coach to 'have a good think' about North job

AFL flag coach to 'have a good think' about North job

AFL flag coach to 'have a good think' about North job

AFL flag coach to 'have a good think' about North job

Adam Simpson and John Longmire want the dust to settle before they make a call on whether they are keen to succeed Alastair Clarkson as North Melbourne coach.

Cats drop key defender, Lions welcome back McCluggage

Cats drop key defender, Lions welcome back McCluggage

Cats drop key defender, Lions welcome back McCluggage

Cats drop key defender, Lions welcome back McCluggage

Geelong have pulled a selection surprise by axing a reliable key defender, but star midfielder Max Holmes is back to tackle the Blues.

Dashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final

Dashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final

Dashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final

Dashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final

Elimination finals are unfamiliar territory for Geelong and defender Lawson Humphries, but the Cats are ready to beat Carlton and launch their premiership tilt.

Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure

Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure

Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure

Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure

Carlton's weird and wonderful defender Harry Dean has taken the AFL by storm and is playing a key role in the Blues' success under Josh Fraser.

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No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation

Sydney coach Dean Cox says player suspensions won't change after Victoria Police provided an update on an investigation into sexual assault allegations.

Why the Bulldogs will back themselves in a close final

With eight wins by 10 points or less this season, Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has lifted the lid on how they keep getting it done in tight games.

Shocked Fagan calls out 'unfair' Clarkson assessment

Chris Fagan hopes Alastair Clarkson was given a chance to act on feedback given to him by North Melbourne before the four-time premiership coach's brutal axing.

Flagmantle frenzy grows as Dockers brace for Hawks

Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at home this season, with their fervent fanbase and Wharfie Time crowd activation proving to be big weapons.

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What Roos want from next coach after sacking Clarkson

North Melbourne didn't feel Alastair Clarkson could keep up with the modern game and, after brutally sacking their coach, want his successor to show they can.

Dockers spring selection surprise for Hawks AFL final

While most changes were expected, a Fremantle defender will play only his fourth game in two seasons when the Dockers meet Hawthorn in their qualifying final.

'An honour': Hawks defender on Freo's forward weapons

Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass has opened up on the "honour" of taking on Fremantle's famed tall forwards Josh Treacy, Patrick Voss and Jye Amiss.

'Batten down hatches': Dogs prepared for fired-up Crows

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has urged his players to pay no attention to the noise surrounding under-fire Adelaide mentor Matthew Nicks.

Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe

Four Sydney men have been interviewed by police as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults during a post-match gathering in a hotel room.

'Things change': Crows coach cagey on finals ultimatum

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he understands the narrative behind reports that he's set to be axed if the Crows lose their AFL elimination final.

Opening Round axed in AFL fixture shake-up

The AFL has attributed a one-off MCG Ashes Test to their decision to scrap the much-criticised Opening Round experiment after three seasons.

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