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Harassment charge dropped against ex-AFL player

Harassment charge dropped against ex-AFL player

Ex-North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas has walked free from court on a good behaviour bond after a harassment charge against him was withdrawn.

Draft-happy Demons confident of contending

Draft-happy Demons confident of contending

Draft-happy Demons confident of contending

Draft-happy Demons confident of contending

Melbourne hope top draftees Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay can complement star duo Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver as they seek an AFL finals return.

AFL top pick Lalor keen on Dusty's famous jumper

AFL top pick Lalor keen on Dusty's famous jumper

AFL top pick Lalor keen on Dusty's famous jumper

AFL top pick Lalor keen on Dusty's famous jumper

Already likened to Richmond legend Dustin Martin, AFL No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is keen on taking over the famous No.4 jumper after joining the Tigers.

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Lions wary of 'biggest rivals' Crows in AFLW finals

Lions wary of 'biggest rivals' Crows in AFLW finals

Brisbane's Bre Koenen says there's no advantage in knowing Adelaide inside out ahead of their fifth finals meeting because the Crows know them just as well.

Hawks, Indigenous players settle Federal Court case

Hawks, Indigenous players settle Federal Court case

The long-running Hawthorn racism saga is over after the AFL club reached a settlement with a group of Indigenous former players and their families.

Twists and turns expected in even AFL draft first round

Twists and turns expected in even AFL draft first round

The 2024 AFL draft is considered remarkably even at the top end, which means there are still plenty of potential trades and surprises.

Crows stung by string of close AFLW losses to Lions

Crows stung by string of close AFLW losses to Lions

Adelaide defender Sarah Goodwin says a string of narrow losses to the Brisbane Lions have lit a fire in the belly for their AFLW preliminary final.

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Martin-like Lalor set to lead Tigers' strong AFL draft

Martin-like Lalor set to lead Tigers' strong AFL draft

Martin-like Lalor set to lead Tigers' strong AFL draft

Martin-like Lalor set to lead Tigers' strong AFL draft

Richmond will take a strong hand to the AFL draft, armed with eight selections inside the top 24, with Sam Lalor looming as the prized No.1 pick.

Bulked up Docker Jye Amiss aims for better accuracy

Bulked up Docker Jye Amiss aims for better accuracy

Bulked up Docker Jye Amiss aims for better accuracy

Bulked up Docker Jye Amiss aims for better accuracy

The goalkicking radar of Jye Amiss went a bit awry last season, but he remains confident in his routine and will only consider making minor tweaks.

Shattered Hawks to use AFLW heartbreak as motivation

Shattered Hawks to use AFLW heartbreak as motivation

Shattered Hawks to use AFLW heartbreak as motivation

Shattered Hawks to use AFLW heartbreak as motivation

Hawthorn have exited the 2024 AFLW finals race in straight sets, with their one-point loss to Port Adelaide particularly hard to digest.

Port stun Hawks in one-point AFLW semi-final thriller

Port stun Hawks in one-point AFLW semi-final thriller

Port stun Hawks in one-point AFLW semi-final thriller

Port stun Hawks in one-point AFLW semi-final thriller

Port Adelaide will face North Melbourne in next week's AFLW preliminary final after coming from behind to stun Hawthorn by one point.

Crows trounce Dockers, storm into AFLW prelim

Crows trounce Dockers, storm into AFLW prelim

Crows trounce Dockers, storm into AFLW prelim

Crows trounce Dockers, storm into AFLW prelim

A second-quarter blitz kicking into the wind has helped Adelaide cruise past Fremantle and into another AFLW preliminary final.

Crows star Hatchard overcomes illness for AFLW finals

Crows star Hatchard overcomes illness for AFLW finals

Crows star Hatchard overcomes illness for AFLW finals

Crows star Hatchard overcomes illness for AFLW finals

Adelaide will welcome Fremantle to their Norwood Oval home for an AFLW semi-final clash, with star Anne Hatchard set to cause trouble after overcoming illness.

Port embrace 'test of maturity' in AFLW semi-final

Port embrace 'test of maturity' in AFLW semi-final

Port embrace 'test of maturity' in AFLW semi-final

Port embrace 'test of maturity' in AFLW semi-final

Port Adelaide have never beaten Hawthorn in the AFLW, but they'll have to do just that in a semi-final at Ikon Park if they want to reach a preliminary final.

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Brazill returns for Dockers, Hawks unchanged

Ash Brazill is set to return in Fremantle's semi-final against Adelaide, while Hawthorn duo Jas Fleming and Ainslie Kemp have been cleared of serious injury.

Hawks handed prime slots in AFL's 2025 fixture

Sam Mitchell's Hawthorn were dubbed the Hollywood Hawks last season and now they have been rewarded with plenty of spotlight in the 2025 AFL fixture.

Lions' Dawes cleared by tribunal, free for AFLW prelim

Brisbane have succeeded in appealing Belle Dawes' one-match suspension for charging, with the midfielder free to play in the Lions' AFLW preliminary final.

AFL primed for 23 Thursday night matches for 2025

Thursday night AFL matches will be played more than ever before in 2025, featuring in 23 of 25 rounds in the home-and-away season.

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North Melbourne lock in deal for 'home' games in WA

North Melbourne will play six home games in Western Australia over the next three seasons in a deal that will provide significant financial benefit to the club.

North skipper Kearney's AFLW All-Australian streak ends

North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney has missed out on an All-Australian nod for the first time in her AFLW career, while Hawthorn dominated the extended squad.

Freo forward Mulholland ruled out of AFLW semi-final

Fremantle will be without a concussed Amy Mulholland for their semi-final against Adelaide, while coach Lisa Webb remains confident about Ash Brazill's return.

Lions to challenge Dawes ban ahead of AFLW prelim

Brisbane are appealing midfielder Belle Dawes' one-match ban that currently rules the two-time AFLW premiership player out of the Lions' home preliminary final.

McQualter backs Eagles star Reid to rise to challenge

Harley Reid faces fresh challenges in his second AFL season but new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has high expectations for the young star.

Hawks, Hinkley set for rematch to end Gather Round

Next year's Gather Round will end with one of the season's most eagerly anticipated games - a rematch of Port Adelaide and Hawthorn's fiery semi-final.

Port power past Richmond in AFLW elimination final

Matilda Scholz, Abbey Dowrick and Ash Saint all starred as Port Adelaide ended Richmond's AFLW season with an emphatic 24-point elimination final win.

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