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High-flying Swans preparing for bruised Bulldogs' best

High-flying Swans preparing for bruised Bulldogs' best

The Western Bulldogs-Sydney showdown will be missing plenty of star power, with Swans ace Isaac Heeney out due to a calf injury.

Heeney out for Swans, Bulldogs make call on Bontempelli

Heeney out for Swans, Bulldogs make call on Bontempelli

Heeney out for Swans, Bulldogs make call on Bontempelli

Heeney out for Swans, Bulldogs make call on Bontempelli

Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney has been sidelined with a calf injury, offsetting some of the Western Bulldogs' own injury concerns.

St Kilda to build on existing AFL mental health game

St Kilda to build on existing AFL mental health game

St Kilda to build on existing AFL mental health game

St Kilda to build on existing AFL mental health game

St Kilda have further plans to build the game in honour of club legend Danny Frawley into the AFL's premier marquee match in support of mental health.

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'Unique': Demons still unsure why player needed help

'Unique': Demons still unsure why player needed help

Melbourne will make at least one change for the Anzac Eve match against Richmond as they look into what caused last Sunday's worrying incident.

Frustrated but backing him: Docker Darcy injured again

Frustrated but backing him: Docker Darcy injured again

Former Magpies ruckman Mason Cox has an excellent chance to cement a spot in Fremantle's best side after Sean Darcy was cut down by another calf injury.

Milestone looms as GWS star weighs up one-club career

Milestone looms as GWS star weighs up one-club career

Set to become the new club all-time games record holder, GWS captain Toby Greene has reflected on potentially ending his career as a one-club player.

Suns defender free to play after AFL tribunal success

Suns defender free to play after AFL tribunal success

Gold Coast have had a win at the tribunal, but GWS were not so successful in challenging a one-game ban for young gun Joe Fonti.

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Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return

Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return

Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return

Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return

St Kilda are hoping Max King will make his long-awaited return to the AFL, while Fremantle and Carlton have been dealt with injuries in their ruck stocks.

Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton

Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton

Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton

Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton

Elijah Hollands' brother Ollie has joined father Ben in support of the Carlton utility following his concerning mental health episode at the MCG.

Swans bracing for best from injury-hit Bulldogs

Swans bracing for best from injury-hit Bulldogs

Swans bracing for best from injury-hit Bulldogs

Swans bracing for best from injury-hit Bulldogs

Knowing complacency as the enemy, Sydney coach Dean Cox won't let the league leaders buy into a false sense of security over the Western Bulldogs' injuries.

'Obviously concern there': Lions worry for teammate

'Obviously concern there': Lions worry for teammate

'Obviously concern there': Lions worry for teammate

'Obviously concern there': Lions worry for teammate

Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews says there's concern for a much-loved teammate who has suffered two concussions in three weeks.

Injury-hit Bulldogs won't take chances with sore stars

Injury-hit Bulldogs won't take chances with sore stars

Injury-hit Bulldogs won't take chances with sore stars

Injury-hit Bulldogs won't take chances with sore stars

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is among the sore stars fighting to be cleared to face Sydney in a crunch clash to open round seven.

'Massive': Crows young gun on cusp of comeback

'Massive': Crows young gun on cusp of comeback

'Massive': Crows young gun on cusp of comeback

'Massive': Crows young gun on cusp of comeback

Adelaide defender Josh Worrell says the imminent return of a young teammate from injury will be a massive boost for the Crows.

Star wants hot 'Pies early against improving Bombers

Star wants hot 'Pies early against improving Bombers

Star wants hot 'Pies early against improving Bombers

Star wants hot 'Pies early against improving Bombers

Collingwood know they can finish a game strongly, but they're looking to produce a fast start on Anzac Day against an Essendon side that has regained some form.

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Carlton's Elijah Hollands admitted to hospital

Carlton footballer Elijah Hollands has been admitted to hospital in the wake of his 'mental health episode' against Collingwood.

AFL apologises after Butters charge thrown out

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has been cleared of umpire abuse after the AFL appeals board overturned the tribunal's verdict based on an error of law.

Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges

Australian Rules football great Barry Cable has walked from court with his family after being acquitted of a slew of historical child sexual abuse charges.

'Pretty gritty': Moore says much to learn from ugly win

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says last Thursday's scrappy win over Carlton can be healthy nourishment for the Magpies ahead of the Anzac Day blockbuster.

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'Easy to get sapped': Tigers aim to rally on Anzac Eve

Richmond veteran Nick Vlastuin would normally blame the Tigers' forwards for their terrible inaccuracy against North Melbourne - but he was a key offender.

Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again

While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players.

Re-signed Sun embraces grind as Hawks test awaits

Re-signed Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller, after kicking two vital goals in a tense win against Essendon, has urged his restocked side to embrace the grind.

Butters' bid to clear name comes to a head in appeal

Port Adelaide midfield gun Zak Butters is set to front the AFL appeal board on Monday after being found guilty of verbally abusing an umpire.

Dockers give Mason Cox 'serviceable' pass mark

Mason Cox had a nearly game in his Dockers debut, and it remains to be seen whether Fremantle stick with him for Saturday night's clash with Carlton in Perth.

Eagles defender Edwards progressing in concussion fight

Harry Edwards is making steady progress in his bid to recover from concussion, but his return to football is likely to be through the WAFL.

Force to call on Air Lomax in bid to gatecrash finals

Zac Lomax's domination of the air in Saturday's win against the Crusaders has boosted optimism the former NRL star will be a huge hit with the Western Force.

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