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Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons

Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons

Carlton have won their AFL wildcard game against Melbourne by 19 points in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG to set up an elimination final against Geelong.

AFL games record holder makes call on future

AFL games record holder makes call on future

AFL games record holder makes call on future

AFL games record holder makes call on future

Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury will finish his glittering career on the Gold Coast when he takes up an effective playing-coach role with the Suns.

Gutted Pies 'pushing hard' for off-season improvement

Gutted Pies 'pushing hard' for off-season improvement

Gutted Pies 'pushing hard' for off-season improvement

Gutted Pies 'pushing hard' for off-season improvement

Collingwood have wriggle room in their salary cap to chase recruits after their season ended in wildcard heartbreak.

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Fresh-faced premier scraps divisive Dan Andrews statue

Fresh-faced premier scraps divisive Dan Andrews statue

A controversial statue honouring a divisive former premier has been scrapped by a new leader months before a state election.

'More prepared': Hawks ready to silence Wharfie Time

'More prepared': Hawks ready to silence Wharfie Time

Hawthorn were rocked by Fremantle's "Wharfie Time'' in round nine, but believe that experience will hold them in good stead for their qualifying final.

Community blows out candles for 50-year-old institution

Community blows out candles for 50-year-old institution

A beloved community-run Australian market is celebrating a 50-year milestone and its efforts in helping to raise $20 million for charity.

The healing continues in the shadow of fallen police

The healing continues in the shadow of fallen police

One year after a deadly ambush at a remote property claimed the lives of two police officers, a region remains scarred but is slowly healing.

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Dogs midfield blow ahead of next AFL knockout final

Dogs midfield blow ahead of next AFL knockout final

Dogs midfield blow ahead of next AFL knockout final

Dogs midfield blow ahead of next AFL knockout final

Matthew Kennedy shone in the Western Bulldogs' wildcard win over Collingwood but will be sidelined for their elimination final because of concussion.

Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test

Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test

Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test

Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test

Steven King's attacking game style has thrilled Melbourne fans and neutrals all season, but faces a huge test against red-hot Carlton in their wildcard clash.

Relief for Bulldogs after gripping AFL wildcard final

Relief for Bulldogs after gripping AFL wildcard final

Relief for Bulldogs after gripping AFL wildcard final

Relief for Bulldogs after gripping AFL wildcard final

The Western Bulldogs have beaten Collingwood by three points in the first AFL wildcard final, before 81,036 fans at the MCG.

Sidebottom bluntly sums up cruel end to great career

Sidebottom bluntly sums up cruel end to great career

Sidebottom bluntly sums up cruel end to great career

Sidebottom bluntly sums up cruel end to great career

Collingwood great Steele Sidebottom was given a guard of honour by teammates and the Western Bulldogs after his last AFL game ended in heartbreak.

AFLW confirms first Friday night grand final

AFLW confirms first Friday night grand final

AFLW confirms first Friday night grand final

AFLW confirms first Friday night grand final

The AFLW grand final will be played on Friday, November 27, meaning the league avoids clashing with two big events on the following day.

'Devastated' Kangaroos support star after neck surgery

'Devastated' Kangaroos support star after neck surgery

'Devastated' Kangaroos support star after neck surgery

'Devastated' Kangaroos support star after neck surgery

North Melbourne midfielder Mia King is expected to make a full recovery and return to action in 2027 after undergoing spinal fusion surgery in Brisbane.

Australian-first work-from-home laws stalled again

Australian-first work-from-home laws stalled again

Australian-first work-from-home laws stalled again

Australian-first work-from-home laws stalled again

Parliamentary debate on Victoria's work-from-home laws has been parked after an hour-long meeting between the premier and business group leaders.

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'It stacks up': Demons ready to strike in AFL finals

While Melbourne have injury problems and are coming off an upset loss, Bayley Fritsch says they will head into their final against Carlton with confidence.

'Does affect you': Hawks forward opens up contract saga

Key Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has candidly addressed how he dealt with contract speculation, before re-signing with the Hawks.

Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack

Former AFL icon and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will fight a prison sentence he received for assaulting a woman.

'Defence wins premierships': Dogs ready for wildcard

After rediscovering their defensive bite, the Western Bulldogs are well prepared to take on Collingwood in a historic wildcard finals clash at the MCG.

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'Can't happen': Cats fine sparks AFL concussion review

Geelong have been fined $140,000 by the AFL, but an investigation found there was no intention to conceal Jake Kolodjashnij's concussion waiver.

Bulldogs coach 'falls off chair' after Magpies training

The Western Bulldogs, and other Marvel Stadium tenant clubs, have reacted strongly to Collingwood being allowed a main training session at the Docklands venue.

Carlton coach expects youngsters to shine on big stage

After extraordinary seasons, Carlton young guns Jagga Smith and Harry Dean have been backed to carry their form into a wildcard showdown against Melbourne.

'Strong' reason behind 'ISIS bride' rejection of group

An alleged "ISIS bride" seeking bail says the birth of her daughter has realigned her beliefs and support for the terror group which she now rejects.

Off the rails: premier deflects as secret tax scrapped

A newly minted premier has washed his hands of involvement in a secret levy on public transport tickets and is pledging to dump it.

No jail for officer who wrongly accused an innocent man

A regional police officer will have to complete community work and mental health treatment after he admitted to misconduct in public office.

Teen girl spared prison in first 'adult time' sentence

A 16-year-old girl who threatened a taxi driver with a knife and then stole his car will be closely monitored in the community.

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