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Turner sent to hospital, souring Demons' win over Roos

Turner sent to hospital, souring Demons' win over Roos

Matthew Jefferson booted a career-high four goals as Melbourne came from behind to beat North Melbourne, but the win was soured by injuries to two key players.

Flag fancies Fremantle overpower plucky Port Adelaide

Flag fancies Fremantle overpower plucky Port Adelaide

Flag fancies Fremantle overpower plucky Port Adelaide

Flag fancies Fremantle overpower plucky Port Adelaide

Fremantle, after an early fright, have downed Port Adelaide by 28 points to move three wins clear at the top of the AFL ladder.

Crows star banned three games for high tackle on Swan

Crows star banned three games for high tackle on Swan

Crows star banned three games for high tackle on Swan

Crows star banned three games for high tackle on Swan

Adelaide attacker Darcy Fogarty has been banned for three games for a strike that concussed Sydney veteran Harry Cunningham.

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'Not formidable' Bulldogs on guard for rebounding Suns

'Not formidable' Bulldogs on guard for rebounding Suns

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is preparing for Gold Coast to respond from a seven-week losing run and a tumultuous week off the field.

Coach Yze wants rebuilding Richmond to shape AFL finals

Coach Yze wants rebuilding Richmond to shape AFL finals

Richmond coach Adem Yze has boldly declared the rebuilding Tigers can shake up the AFL finals race, starting with their MCG clash with top-four-bound Hawthorn.

No room for complacency as Giants face battling Bombers

No room for complacency as Giants face battling Bombers

Having been in the deep end with Essendon himself, GWS defender Jayden Laverde has warned of complacency against the last-placed Bombers.

Cox shrugs off Heeney injury scare after Crows defeat

Cox shrugs off Heeney injury scare after Crows defeat

Sydney star Isaac Heeney looked worse for wear as the Swans fell to Adelaide, but coach Dean Cox has downplayed concerns around one of his prized assets.

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'Adelaide's rocking': Crows stun Swans in statement win

'Adelaide's rocking': Crows stun Swans in statement win

'Adelaide's rocking': Crows stun Swans in statement win

'Adelaide's rocking': Crows stun Swans in statement win

Adelaide are closing in on a top-four finish after defeating second-placed Sydney at the SCG - a result, coach Matthew Nicks says, the Crows "needed".

'Circuit-breaker': Bulldogs drop out-of-form young gun

'Circuit-breaker': Bulldogs drop out-of-form young gun

'Circuit-breaker': Bulldogs drop out-of-form young gun

'Circuit-breaker': Bulldogs drop out-of-form young gun

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has confirmed a highly touted young gun has been dropped as a "circuit-breaker" for the club's trip to the Gold Coast.

Feathers will fly: Lions brace for new Eagle Starcevich

Feathers will fly: Lions brace for new Eagle Starcevich

Feathers will fly: Lions brace for new Eagle Starcevich

Feathers will fly: Lions brace for new Eagle Starcevich

West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich will face his former team for the first time when the Eagles host Brisbane at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.

'Collingwood flavour' at new-look Blues: Pies coach

'Collingwood flavour' at new-look Blues: Pies coach

'Collingwood flavour' at new-look Blues: Pies coach

'Collingwood flavour' at new-look Blues: Pies coach

Having had the better of the recent rivalry, Collingwood coach Craig McRae has noticed a strong Magpies flavour creeping into Carlton.

'Haven't overachieved': Dees veteran on remarkable rise

'Haven't overachieved': Dees veteran on remarkable rise

'Haven't overachieved': Dees veteran on remarkable rise

'Haven't overachieved': Dees veteran on remarkable rise

After a stunning rise this year, forward Jake Melksham has been pleasantly surprised by Melbourne's success, but doesn't believe the Demons have overachieved.

It's not about the numbers: Eagles back in Elliot Yeo

It's not about the numbers: Eagles back in Elliot Yeo

It's not about the numbers: Eagles back in Elliot Yeo

It's not about the numbers: Eagles back in Elliot Yeo

West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo's leadership has been critical for the rebuilding side this year, with the Eagles not concerned about his drop in possessions.

Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ's lost brother

Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ's lost brother

Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ's lost brother

Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ's lost brother

A man in his 70s accused of killing the brother of an AFL legend more than a decade ago will face trial after declaring his innocence.

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Hardwick apologises to Suns after 'emotional' comments

After declaring Gold Coast's season dead and buried, coach Damien Hardwick has backtracked and apologised to Suns players for his "overly emotional" comments.

Season could be over for another Port Adelaide stalwart

Another Port Adelaide player could miss the rest of the season because of injury, but coach Josh Carr remains upbeat despite a raft of players unavailable.

Geelong star to undergo surgery in another blow

Max Holmes has joined fellow Geelong star Jeremy Cameron on the sidelines after twisting his leg awkwardly in the Cats' win over St Kilda.

Injury fears for Cats star after strong win over Saints

Geelong have strengthened their grip on an AFL finals spot with a convincing win over St Kilda, despite losing speedster Max Holmes to an ankle injury.

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'Speed and class': Swans' timely boost for Crows clash

Sydney utility Braeden Campbell will play his first AFL game of the year after a pre-season injury, lining up against Adelaide with fit-again Logan McDonald.

Hawks receive mixed injury news as star suffers setback

Hawthorn will welcome back a trio of proven stars to face Richmond, but midfield gun Will Day is set for a short stint on the sidelines.

Essendon slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact

The AFL has handed down a fine to Essendon after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.

'Not true': Pendlebury's swift answer to future plans

Scott Pendlebury has told Collingwood coach Craig McRae he is not considering playing for another club as the Magpies legend weighs up his future.

Dockers star out of Port game, Mason Cox keeps his spot

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he will only rest players if they really need it as the Dockers close in on the minor premiership.

Hird's coaching comeback supported by former Bomber

After recently speaking to James Hird for the first time since he left Essendon, former Bomber Jake Melksham supports the push for him to return as coach.

Cats swing changes, but St Kilda coach remains wary

Geelong have made seven changes to their side for a vital home clash against St Kilda on Thursday night, but the Saints aren't letting their guard down.

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