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Skipper shines as Tigers hold off Magpies in AFLW

Skipper shines as Tigers hold off Magpies in AFLW

Soaring marks from Sarah Hosking and Ruby Schleicher highlighted Richmond's 13-point win over Collingwood on Sunday at Victoria Park.

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Brisbane have gone up a couple of gears after quarter time and Essendon could not go with them, as the Lions romped to a big AFLW win despite missing two stars.

Flops or fouls? Phoenix import cops it from Glory

Flops or fouls? Phoenix import cops it from Glory

Flops or fouls? Phoenix import cops it from Glory

Flops or fouls? Phoenix import cops it from Glory

New Wellington import Ifeanyi Eze looks set to take the A-League by storm this season, but it didn't take long for him to get under the skin of Glory fans.

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Dockers keep AFLW finals hopes alive with narrow win

Dockers keep AFLW finals hopes alive with narrow win

Fremantle have stayed in the hunt for an AFLW finals berth after lifting their goal-kicking accuracy in the final quarter to beat the Giants by seven points.

Magpies premiership heroes not offered new contracts

Magpies premiership heroes not offered new contracts

American-born Collingwood tall Mason Cox and Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell have been informed they won't be offered new contracts by the Magpies.

Kangaroos closer to history after Crows demolition job

Kangaroos closer to history after Crows demolition job

North Melbourne have held Adelaide goalless in the first half to set up an emphatic victory, extending their AFLW winning streak to 22 matches.

Demons have top-two spot in sight as Zanker kicks four

Demons have top-two spot in sight as Zanker kicks four

Melbourne have tightened their grip on a top-two finish after Eden Zanker kicked four goals against Sydney, whose finals hopes have been dealt a massive blow.

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AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

Eagles on the cusp of finals after crushing Geelong

Eagles on the cusp of finals after crushing Geelong

Eagles on the cusp of finals after crushing Geelong

Eagles on the cusp of finals after crushing Geelong

Lucia Painter has kicked three goals and Emma Swanson produced a huge tagging effort to help guide West Coast to a 31-point win over Geelong.

Indy Tahau kicks five as Port stun high-flying Hawks

Indy Tahau kicks five as Port stun high-flying Hawks

Indy Tahau kicks five as Port stun high-flying Hawks

Indy Tahau kicks five as Port stun high-flying Hawks

Port forward Indy Tahau has shot to the top of the AFLW goalkicking charts after producing a match-winning five-goal haul in an upset victory over Hawthorn.

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

A failed political candidate has denied performing a Nazi salute at an AFL game, instead saying he was just waving to the players.

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

A collection of MPs and mayors are making a last-ditch appeal to the AFL to abandon its demands for a Hobart waterfront stadium.

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.

Curnow opens up on Voss relationship, Swans move

Curnow opens up on Voss relationship, Swans move

Curnow opens up on Voss relationship, Swans move

Curnow opens up on Voss relationship, Swans move

Charlie Curnow has appeared in Sydney colours for the first time, declaring his relationship with Michael Voss hasn't changed despite his AFL trade move.

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'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

While St Kilda have been busy on their recruiting drive, they stunned the AFL by deciding against recruiting GWS defender Leek Aleer.

Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton believe they had no other option than to trade Charlie Curnow to Sydney after the star forward made it clear he desperately wanted to leave the Blues.

'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.

Simpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid

North Melbourne set a high price on captain Jy Simpkin, who is staying at the Kangaroos after his bid for a trade fell through.

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Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer

Hawthorn have made an offer for Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Sydney are pitching their bid for Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.

Devils applaud 'positive step' for potential AFL coach

Nathan Buckley has received backing from Tasmania to take on a surprise assistant coaching job as he remains favourite to become the Devils' first AFL coach.

Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.

Cats' Stewart opens up on AFL grand final heartbreak

Tom Stewart missed Geelong's grand final defeat to Brisbane under concussion protocols in an incident that ignited debate around a bye leading into the decider.

Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare

Fremantle forward Aine Tighe went off with a knee issue in her first match back from an ACL reconstruction as the Dockers beat Melbourne by five points.

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

Swans beat Blues easily, return to AFLW top eight

Sydney dominated from the start of Sunday's game at Henson Reserve to easily beat Carlton and end a four-game losing streak.

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