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Curnow opens up on Voss relationship, Swans move

Curnow opens up on Voss relationship, Swans move

Charlie Curnow has appeared in Sydney colours for the first time, declaring his relationship with Michael Voss hasn't changed despite his AFL trade move.

'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

While St Kilda have been busy on their recruiting drive, they stunned the AFL by deciding against recruiting GWS defender Leek Aleer.

Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton believe they had no other option than to trade Charlie Curnow to Sydney after the star forward made it clear he desperately wanted to leave the Blues.

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'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.

Simpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid

Simpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid

North Melbourne set a high price on captain Jy Simpkin, who is staying at the Kangaroos after his bid for a trade fell through.

Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer

Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer

Hawthorn have made an offer for Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Sydney are pitching their bid for Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.

Devils applaud 'positive step' for potential AFL coach

Devils applaud 'positive step' for potential AFL coach

Nathan Buckley has received backing from Tasmania to take on a surprise assistant coaching job as he remains favourite to become the Devils' first AFL coach.

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Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.

Cats' Stewart opens up on AFL grand final heartbreak

Cats' Stewart opens up on AFL grand final heartbreak

Cats' Stewart opens up on AFL grand final heartbreak

Cats' Stewart opens up on AFL grand final heartbreak

Tom Stewart missed Geelong's grand final defeat to Brisbane under concussion protocols in an incident that ignited debate around a bye leading into the decider.

Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare

Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare

Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare

Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare

Fremantle forward Aine Tighe went off with a knee issue in her first match back from an ACL reconstruction as the Dockers beat Melbourne by five points.

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

Swans beat Blues easily, return to AFLW top eight

Swans beat Blues easily, return to AFLW top eight

Swans beat Blues easily, return to AFLW top eight

Swans beat Blues easily, return to AFLW top eight

Sydney dominated from the start of Sunday's game at Henson Reserve to easily beat Carlton and end a four-game losing streak.

Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record

Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record

Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record

Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record

North Melbourne are closing in on a long-standing men's record after outlasting plucky Richmond by 36 points in Libby Birch's 100th AFLW game.

Lions continue hot form with clinical win over Port

Lions continue hot form with clinical win over Port

Lions continue hot form with clinical win over Port

Lions continue hot form with clinical win over Port

In captain Bre Koenen's 100th game, the Brisbane Lions secured a 29-point win over Port Adelaide with Courtney Hodder again impressing.

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Prespakis fires in AFLW milestone as Cats sink Giants

Geelong kept their AFLW finals hopes alive with a tough home win over GWS and celebrated Georgie Prespakis' 50-game milestone in style.

Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW's top two

Hawthorn have beaten the Gold Coast Suns by 23 points, with key forward Aine McDonagh kicking three goals, to leap into second place on the AFLW standings.

Crows bounce back with strong win over West Coast

Finals-bound Adelaide avoided back-to-back AFLW defeats when Ebony Marinoff led a dominant performance against West Coast at Norwood Oval.

Hawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawthorn's Tom Barrass has backed Essendon star Zach Merrett's right to push for a move in the AFL trade period, urging the industry to embrace player movement.

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Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy

Contracted superstar Nick Daicos has sent out a special message to Collingwood fans in response to rumours implicating him in the AFL trade period.

Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.

Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW

Battling Essendon have slumped to their sixth consecutive AFLW defeat, suffering a 57-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Curnow attracts monster draft picks offer from Cats

As Jamarra Ugle-Hagan had a medical on Thursday, Geelong made it clear they are willing to go big as they try to lure Charlie Curnow from Carlton.

Approval order for AFL stadium contains 153 pages

A draft order to approve construction of a contentious AFL stadium has been given to MPs ahead of a do-or-die vote in parliament on the $1.1 billion project.

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

Ex-AFL player Nicky Winmar has formally joined a racism class action, alleging his earning potential has been limited since retiring due to injuries suffered.

'Not about tiptoeing': Cats to look at Bailey's posts

In a wide-ranging radio interview, Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking has discussed Bailey Smith, Mad Monday and denied any cover-up around their AFL fine.

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