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Demons 'positive' about defender May returning

Demons 'positive' about defender May returning

Melbourne are expecting star defender Steven May to return from a groin strain for the Demons' clash with Richmond, while a key Lion has also been cleared.

Jets star given show cause notice, Roar gun faces ban

Newcastle striker Sheridan Gallagher has been handed a show cause notice for sticking up the middle finger after she was sent off against Melbourne City.

Bombers turn attention to stopping a Magpie in top Nick

Shutting down red-hot Collingwood star Nick Daicos is a huge challenge for Essendon on Anzac Day, but the Bombers are ready for it.

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Freak accident puts Moroccan surfer out at Bells Beach

Freak accident puts Moroccan surfer out at Bells Beach

Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam is out of the Rip Curl Pro after he hurt his knee in a freak accident at Bells Beach.

Veteran Goldstein ready to grab Bombers' ruck spot

Veteran Goldstein ready to grab Bombers' ruck spot

Todd Goldstein, who has been acting as Essendon's ruck coach, will become the No.1 big man following season-ending injuries to Sam Draper and Nick Bryan.

Calls for accountability after police shooting death

Calls for accountability after police shooting death

Hundreds of people have rallied to call for justice for a 35-year-old man who was shot dead by police who were not carrying Tasers.

Hawthorn midfielder Nash sent straight to AFL Tribunal

Hawthorn midfielder Nash sent straight to AFL Tribunal

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash has been sent straight to the AFL Tribunal after being reported for striking Geelong forward Gryan Miers.

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Balta banned from night games after assault sentencing

Balta banned from night games after assault sentencing

Balta banned from night games after assault sentencing

Richmond star Noah Balta is set to miss three upcoming night games after copping a 10pm curfew as part of his punishment for assaulting a man in regional NSW.

Neighbours 'shame' TV star after Nazi salute charge

Neighbours 'shame' TV star after Nazi salute charge

Neighbours 'shame' TV star after Nazi salute charge

Neighbours 'shame' TV star after Nazi salute charge

A former actor and political candidate, who starred in Neighbours and McLeod's Daughters, has faced court charged with performing a Nazi salute.

Demons teammates in awe of dynamic Pickett

Demons teammates in awe of dynamic Pickett

Demons teammates in awe of dynamic Pickett

Demons teammates in awe of dynamic Pickett

Melbourne swingman Harrison Petty would be fine with clearing out the forward line for damaging matchwinner Kysaiah Pickett.

Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win

Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win

Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win

Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win

Geelong have pipped Hawthorn by seven points in their annual Easter Monday battle at the MCG, holding off a late Hawks surge.

Cats back Smith after star ruffles Hawks' feathers

Cats back Smith after star ruffles Hawks' feathers

Cats back Smith after star ruffles Hawks' feathers

Cats back Smith after star ruffles Hawks' feathers

Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith could face more scrutiny from the AFL match review officer after slamming a ball into Hawthorn player Jarman Impey's head.

Record-setting Rizzo earns Gift-wrapped bragging rights

Record-setting Rizzo earns Gift-wrapped bragging rights

Record-setting Rizzo earns Gift-wrapped bragging rights

Record-setting Rizzo earns Gift-wrapped bragging rights

Bree and Matt Rizzo can now hang their Stawell Gift winners' sashes side by side at home.

Evans lives the Stawell dream; beats Gout and wins Gift

Evans lives the Stawell dream; beats Gout and wins Gift

Evans lives the Stawell dream; beats Gout and wins Gift

Evans lives the Stawell dream; beats Gout and wins Gift

Adelaide schoolteacher John Evans has followed in the footsteps of his coach Paul Young to win the men's Stawell Gift.

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'Surf dog' Smith relishing Bells Beach after big win

Eight years after South African surfer Jordy Smith won the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, he's returned to his happy place off a long overdue win in El Salvador.

AFL fan issued banning notice, caution after incident

A teenaged Sydney fan involved in an incident with Port Adelaide player Aliir Aliir has been issued with a banning notice and youth caution by NSW Police.

Bulldogs star Sam Darcy avoids ACL tear, faces surgery

Western Bulldogs key forward Sam Darcy faces a stint on the sidelines with a knee injury, but has avoided a dreaded anterior cruciate ligament rupture.

Fears over Darcy's knee injury as Bulldogs belt Saints

Western Bulldogs key forward Sam Darcy was substituted out of his side's 71-point hammering of St Kilda after injuring his left knee in a marking contest.

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Cats see Hawks' first-half shocker as likely 'outlier'

Geelong coach Chris Scott says it would be dangerous to read too much into Hawthorn's upset loss to Port Adelaide a week ago.

Star turns handed tough Stawell Gift semi-final draws

Lachlan Kennedy and Gout Gout will have to pull out all the stops to book their spots in the Stawell Gift final on Easter Monday.

Dons' Draper fears confirmed, Crows relieved on Fogarty

Scans have confirmed a ruptured achilles for Essendon ruckman Sam Draper, while Adelaide's Darcy Fogarty has avoided structural damage in his left shoulder.

Mavericks celebrate Jok's milestone in Super style

Goal shooter Shimona Jok has bagged 60 goals to mark her 100th Super Netball match with a victory, with the Melbourne Mavericks too good for the Giants.

Stabbing death in fight at popular nightlife spot

A man has died after being stabbed on a major shopping and entertainment street during a fight involving several people.

Ewing's wait goes on, another lay day at Bells Beach

Organisers have called a second-straight lay day for the World Surf League's Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.

Suns' bad boys on notice over lack of discipline

Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew gave away a costly off-the-ball free kick in the loss to Richmond and has been warned about overstepping the mark.

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