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Kangaroos dynasty beckons as AFLW faces new top order

Kangaroos dynasty beckons as AFLW faces new top order

AFLW boss Emma Moore says undefeated North Melbourne aren't being viewed as a red flag in a lop-sided league, believing the competition's top-order is changing.

McRae wants changes to Brownlow, Collingwood voting

McRae wants changes to Brownlow, Collingwood voting

McRae wants changes to Brownlow, Collingwood voting

McRae wants changes to Brownlow, Collingwood voting

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has explained his eyeybrow-raising comments about star player Nick Daicos at the club's best-and-fairest night.

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Two women in their 80s lost their lives when an ex-AFL player with meth in his system fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into their car.

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Star Demon leaning towards Giants as trades confirmed

Star Demon leaning towards Giants as trades confirmed

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Clayton Oliver is proving hard to contact, while Sam Flanders and Callum Ah Chee are on the move.

AFLW star calls for 'punching down' celebrations to end

AFLW star calls for 'punching down' celebrations to end

Carlton's AFLW pioneer Darcy Vescio has called for players to stop "punching down" when dressing up for Mad Monday celebrations.

Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit

Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit

Geelong have been fined $77,500, with $40,000 of the penalty suspended, after a five-year AFL audit into their third-party deals.

'Immense damage' if new AFL stadium doesn't go ahead

'Immense damage' if new AFL stadium doesn't go ahead

A state government has defended its pet AFL stadium project after a damning report recommended the waterfront venue not go ahead.

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Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Essendon are maintaining their hardline stance on Zach Merrett and insist they didn't attempt to sweeten their captain's current contract.

'Irresponsible' to back stadium: MP ahead of key vote

'Irresponsible' to back stadium: MP ahead of key vote

'Irresponsible' to back stadium: MP ahead of key vote

'Irresponsible' to back stadium: MP ahead of key vote

A state government is poised to release its response to a damning planning report that recommended shelving plans for a divisive AFL stadium.

Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best

Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best

Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best

Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best

Collingwood are confident gun forward Bobby Hill can put a challenging 2025 AFL season behind him and return to form next season.

'We're still going': AFL big spenders want more trades

'We're still going': AFL big spenders want more trades

'We're still going': AFL big spenders want more trades

'We're still going': AFL big spenders want more trades

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

Interest heats up for Demons' unwanted midfield maestro

Interest heats up for Demons' unwanted midfield maestro

Interest heats up for Demons' unwanted midfield maestro

Interest heats up for Demons' unwanted midfield maestro

After Melbourne told Clayton Oliver to explore his options, multiple clubs have emerged as suitors for the premiership midfielder.

'I fell short': Voss takes blame in Blues' horror year

'I fell short': Voss takes blame in Blues' horror year

'I fell short': Voss takes blame in Blues' horror year

'I fell short': Voss takes blame in Blues' horror year

Carlton coach Michael Voss has called for unity as the club stands firm on Charlie Curnow remaining in navy blue next season.

Eagles' record day comes at a heartbreaking price

Eagles' record day comes at a heartbreaking price

Eagles' record day comes at a heartbreaking price

Eagles' record day comes at a heartbreaking price

West Coast midfielder Courtney Rowley appears set for another long stint on the sidelines after injuring a knee in Sunday's comfortable win over Collingwood.

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Blues put on the afterburners to see off Cats challenge

Carlton have surged into fourth spot on the AFLW ladder after posting an 18-point win over Geelong on the back of Adelaide's shock loss to Richmond.

Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes

Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.

Conti inspires Tigers to end AFLW drought in shock win

Richmond's dismal losing streak is over, with midfielder Monique Conti playing a starring role in a shock win over competition heavyweights Adelaide.

Walker set to stride into his 19th season for Adelaide

Veteran Taylor Walker has signed a new one-year contract with the Adelaide Crows and will play on in 2026.

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Port powers up finals hopes with comeback AFLW win

Forward Indy Tahau bagged four goals in Port Adelaide's 19-point home win over the Western Bulldogs, a vital AFLW game for both clubs.

Lions romp to AFLW derby win in coach's 100th game

The Brisbane Lions have made light work of local rivals Gold Coast, winning by 68 points to celebrate coach Craig Starcevich's 100th game at the helm.

AFLW record falls as Roos march to 20th straight win

AFLW reigning premiers North Melbourne are closing in on an Australian rules record, having cruised past Sydney to register their 20th straight win.

Magpies star makes trade call as Lions land Draper

Collingwood premiership forward Brody Mihocek will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent after turning down offers to stay at the Magpies.

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

Harris lays out the big hits as Demons down Bombers

Melbourne have surged into second spot on the AFLW ladder after posting their seventh win of the season with a 14-point triumph over Essendon.

Petracca wants time in the Sun as Saint makes big call

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has selected his preferred club, while Jack Steele has stepped down as St Kilda captain on day one of the free agency period.

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