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Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott

Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott

State of Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have brushed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.

Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett says he had dinner with teammates Nic Martin and Mason Redman to smooth the waters following his failed bid to join Hawthorn.

No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon

No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon

No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon

No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon

Victoria coach Chris Scott has told his players there is no room for a half-arsed effort in Saturday's State of Origin showdown against WA in Perth.

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Bruise-free footy banished for State of Origin war

Bruise-free footy banished for State of Origin war

The AFL's biggest stars are promising to put their bodies on the line when Western Australia take on Victoria in a blockbuster State of Origin clash in Perth.

Three hits of GF heartbreak still driving Swans star

Three hits of GF heartbreak still driving Swans star

Three AFL grand final defeats remain as raw as ever for Isaac Heeney ahead of Sydney's second season under senior coach Dean Cox.

'Get after it': hot start predicted for AFL Origin

'Get after it': hot start predicted for AFL Origin

While one of Victoria's top defenders acknowledges players will be on managed minutes, he expects a willing start to the AFL State of Origin clash.

A different hunger: Crows note shift from finals flop

A different hunger: Crows note shift from finals flop

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there's a different hunger among his players after crashing out of last year's finals with consecutive losses.

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Midfield star Serong inks long-term Dockers deal

Midfield star Serong inks long-term Dockers deal

Midfield star Serong inks long-term Dockers deal

Midfield star Serong inks long-term Dockers deal

Already locked in at Fremantle for two more seasons, Caleb Serong has become the equal longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a new deal.

Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield

Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield

Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield

Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield

With Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, recruit Jack Steele is set to slot into new coach Steven King's midfield.

Bulldogs midfielder calls time on flag-winning career

Bulldogs midfielder calls time on flag-winning career

Bulldogs midfielder calls time on flag-winning career

Bulldogs midfielder calls time on flag-winning career

After taking personal leave from the Western Bulldogs, midfielder and 2021 Melbourne premiership player James Harmes has announced his retirement.

'Lights were on, no-one home': Hawk to play on edge

'Lights were on, no-one home': Hawk to play on edge

'Lights were on, no-one home': Hawk to play on edge

'Lights were on, no-one home': Hawk to play on edge

After a couple of seasons where he curbed his famous on-field aggression, an All-Australian Hawk feels it is time to start playing on the edge again.

'Old soup': AFL footy boss brushes off speculation

'Old soup': AFL footy boss brushes off speculation

'Old soup': AFL footy boss brushes off speculation

'Old soup': AFL footy boss brushes off speculation

A key AFL appointment says speculation about problems in his department are frustrating and it's a function of people not having any games to discuss.

St Kilda star injured again, Port ruck's season over

St Kilda star injured again, Port ruck's season over

St Kilda star injured again, Port ruck's season over

St Kilda star injured again, Port ruck's season over

The only positive for one of the AFL's most injury-cursed players is that his latest setback isn't the knee problem that kept him out all of last year.

AFL players' millionaires club more than doubles

AFL players' millionaires club more than doubles

AFL players' millionaires club more than doubles

AFL players' millionaires club more than doubles

A few days after Chris Fagan expressed concern about St Kilda's big spending, the AFL has released figures that outline how much the top stars are earning.

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Crows backman breaks leg, out for at least three months

A key Adelaide defender will miss at least three months after breaking a leg in the latest pre-season training mishap for the Crows.

'Ups and downs': Fit-again Swans captain near his best

Sydney captain Callum Mills has put his injury woes behind him, eyeing a first opening-round appearance, while Dane Rampe's heir apparent is pushing to debut.

Controversial Crow is hitting fresh heights: coach

Adelaide playmaker Izak Rankine, still serving an AFL ban for a homophobic comment, has taken his professionalism to another level, his coach says.

'Could be a star': Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a strong first impression at Gold Coast as the No.1 draft pick tries to resurrect his troubled AFL career.

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AFL boss refuses to guarantee annual Origin match

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has failed to guarantee State of Origin will become an annual match, with clubs given the ability to put players on restrictions.

Lions star backs Andrews to be club's sole captain

Star Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron has full faith Harris Andrews can captain the Lions solo following Lachie Neale's decision to step down as co-skipper.

Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given an update on coach Chris Scott's extended absence and when he expects small forward Tyson Stengle to return.

'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

North Melbourne last made the AFL finals in 2016, but new captain Nick Larkey is bullish about what some more wins this season might bring.

AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.

Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training

Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.

'Super damaging': Adelaide's high hopes for young star

Adelaide defender Max Michalanney says his teammate Josh Rachele is primed to make a massive impact as a midfielder in the looming AFL season.

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