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Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Geelong's Bailey Smith will return from injury against Essendon and coach Chris Scott has played down his star recruit's meeting with AFL chief Andrew Dillon.

Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Western Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy returned from injury with a bang against St Kilda as his coach put physical attention from opponents in the spotlight.

Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

The Western Bulldogs were far too strong for St Kilda in a 72-point AFL victory at Marvel Stadium, with key forward Sam Darcy kicking three goals.

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Crows coach laments 'unfair' report involving veteran

Crows coach laments 'unfair' report involving veteran

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has checked in with Taylor Walker and expressed pride in him in the wake of an "unfair" report.

Lions 'heartbeat' back as Giants sweat on skipper

Lions 'heartbeat' back as Giants sweat on skipper

Brisbane's Brandon Starcevich and Melbourne's Jack Viney are both set to return to AFL action after extended stints on the sidelines because of concussion.

Demons roll dice with Pickett's seven-year deal

Demons roll dice with Pickett's seven-year deal

Livewire Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL after rejecting the lure of a Western Australia homecoming.

Collingwood star makes big call on AFL future

Collingwood star makes big call on AFL future

One of the biggest names on the free agency market, Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard has made a decision on his long-term future.

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Ashcroft's approach to overcoming Lions' late wobbles

Ashcroft's approach to overcoming Lions' late wobbles

Ashcroft's approach to overcoming Lions' late wobbles

Ashcroft's approach to overcoming Lions' late wobbles

The Brisbane Lions, now battling their own fourth-quarter issues, haven't watched a replay of last year's remarkable semi-final comeback defeat of GWS.

AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role

AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role

AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role

AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role

Sydney administrator Tom Harley looms as the AFL's next boss after being appointed as chief executive Andrew Dillon's second-in-command.

Coach flags Western Bulldogs return for Ugle-Hagan

Coach flags Western Bulldogs return for Ugle-Hagan

Coach flags Western Bulldogs return for Ugle-Hagan

Coach flags Western Bulldogs return for Ugle-Hagan

Troubled star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has met with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and is edging closer to returning to training with the AFL club.

Darcy given green light for Dogs' clash with Saints

Darcy given green light for Dogs' clash with Saints

Darcy given green light for Dogs' clash with Saints

Darcy given green light for Dogs' clash with Saints

Rising superstar Sam Darcy's return from a knee injury will give the Western Bulldogs a huge boost in attack for their AFL clash with St Kilda.

Fired-up Fremantle chief unhappy with Demons' actions

Fired-up Fremantle chief unhappy with Demons' actions

Fired-up Fremantle chief unhappy with Demons' actions

Fired-up Fremantle chief unhappy with Demons' actions

Simon Garlick borrowed an infamous line from American actor Will Smith as he lashed Melbourne over their comments about ruck star Luke Jackson.

'Squeeze the lemon' - Hawks out to consolidate

'Squeeze the lemon' - Hawks out to consolidate

'Squeeze the lemon' - Hawks out to consolidate

'Squeeze the lemon' - Hawks out to consolidate

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says it's important to focus on what works and build on that as they face another big test against Adelaide.

Amazon doco 'cathartic' for CA after Sandpapergate

Amazon doco 'cathartic' for CA after Sandpapergate

Amazon doco 'cathartic' for CA after Sandpapergate

Amazon doco 'cathartic' for CA after Sandpapergate

Cricket Australia was on its knees after Sandpapergate, but the Prime Video documentary, The Test, provided to be a "cathartic" experience.

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'Quite happily' - inductee played hard off the field

South Adelaide ruckman Peter Darley gave an all-time acceptance speech as he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall Of Fame.

AFLW marquee stars inducted to hall of fame

Daisy Pearce and Erin Phillips are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as South Australian great Ken Farmer was made a legend.

Coaches' coffers boosted after months of soft cap angst

The AFL has announced several financial measures to boost club soft caps and provide more support for senior coaches and their staff.

Hospital scans bring good news for sore Suns skipper

Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson is set to avoid a stint on the sidelines after precautionary hospital scans cleared the midfielder of a chest injury.

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Bulldogs seek stability with call on Beveridge's future

The Western Bulldogs have re-signed coach Luke Beveridge, backing in their 2016 premiership mentor to take them forward.

Bombers make call on gun midfielder's bump ban

Essendon have accepted Sam Durham's suspension for a high bump and will be without him for some crunch fixtures.

Giants keep the faith ahead of Lions blockbuster

GWS defender Jack Buckley insists his side hasn't lost faith in their flag campaign, saying he only needs to point to recent history to find reassurance.

Star Demon duo still talking through on-field argument

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and star defender Steven May are still talking through their post-match altercation after the Demons' loss to Collingwood.

High-flying Magpies won't shift AFL finals focus

Collingwood coach Craig McRae insists an enviable 11-2 record won't tempt the AFL ladder leaders to reassess their ambitions at the mid-season bye.

One down, one up as McRae lauds Daicos double-act

Collingwood coach Craig McRae conceded Nick Daicos was well handled but was thrilled for Josh Daicos, who was best afield in a one-point win over Melbourne.

Gawn, May clash as Magpies win King's Birthday thriller

Melbourne defender Steven May and captain Max Gawn have vented emotions at each other after Collingwood won a King's Birthday classic by one point.

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