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Tigers coach denies Balta distraction in loss to Demons

Tigers coach denies Balta distraction in loss to Demons

Richmond's heavy schedule in recent weeks was a bigger factor in their loss to Melbourne than the spotlight on Noah Balta's court appearance, Adem Yze says.

Refreshed Essendon attack out to give Magpies headaches

Refreshed Essendon attack out to give Magpies headaches

Refreshed Essendon attack out to give Magpies headaches

Refreshed Essendon attack out to give Magpies headaches

With Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore out of the Anzac Day blockbuster, Essendon will hope an attack led by returning gun Kyle Langford can kick a winning score.

Gawn stands tall in Demons' important win over Tigers

Gawn stands tall in Demons' important win over Tigers

Gawn stands tall in Demons' important win over Tigers

Gawn stands tall in Demons' important win over Tigers

Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.

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Rabbitohs lose Walker as they look to snare Storm win

Rabbitohs lose Walker as they look to snare Storm win

Hunting their first win in Melbourne, South Sydney have lost Cody Walker to a torn calf while the Storm have left out enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

Injured Dogs star Darcy could return this season

Injured Dogs star Darcy could return this season

Western Bulldogs key forward Sam Darcy will be put through a conservative rehabilitation plan following his knee injury and could return before the AFL finals.

Thirty years on, Anzac Day blockbuster as big as ever

Thirty years on, Anzac Day blockbuster as big as ever

Collingwood and Essendon will face off in their annual Anzac Day fixture 30 years after the game was held for the first time.

Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns

Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns

Liam Jones has been axed by the Western Bulldogs as Jesse Hogan, Josh Rachele and Oscar Allen headline the key players returning to AFL action in round seven.

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Wright looms large as Fitzgibbons shocks in Bells surf

Wright looms large as Fitzgibbons shocks in Bells surf

Wright looms large as Fitzgibbons shocks in Bells surf

Wright looms large as Fitzgibbons shocks in Bells surf

Sally Fitzgibbons has headlined the big upsets at Bells Beach, knocking world No.1 surfer Caitlin Simmers out of the Rip Curl Pro.

Matildas dreams burn hot as A-League Women finals start

Matildas dreams burn hot as A-League Women finals start

Matildas dreams burn hot as A-League Women finals start

Matildas dreams burn hot as A-League Women finals start

All three Melbourne teams are in the A-League Women finals, which also give top players a chance to press their cases for Matildas selection.

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

A murderer did not genuinely believe his victim was threatening his life before he carried out a terrifying fire attack, a Victorian Supreme Court justice says.

Man in court after alleged hospital carjacking attack

Man in court after alleged hospital carjacking attack

Man in court after alleged hospital carjacking attack

Man in court after alleged hospital carjacking attack

A man has faced court and a woman is in a serious condition after she was allegedly hit with her own car in an attempted carjacking at a suburban hospital.

Ambulance bosses accused of pandemic funeral cover-up

Ambulance bosses accused of pandemic funeral cover-up

Ambulance bosses accused of pandemic funeral cover-up

Ambulance bosses accused of pandemic funeral cover-up

While residents were forced to remain locked down during the COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance staff were hosting a secret funeral, which breached rules.

Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

The cold case rape of a grandmother four decades ago is facing further delays as the accused man plans to fight police DNA evidence.

Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos

Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos

Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos

Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson insists he is in it for the long haul with the battling Kangaroos.

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Saints resigned to King's long-term AFL absence

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says they do not expect injured key forward Max King to be ready for an AFL return until late this season.

Hawthorn's Nash banned for four games by AFL Tribunal

Hawthorn will be without midfielder Conor Nash for four matches after failing to downgrade his suspension for striking at the AFL Tribunal.

Pickett played an Ablett-like game, say dazzled Demons

Melbourne dynamo Kysaiah Pickett will loom large on Anzac Eve following a performance rated by Demons coaches as one of the best in recent memory.

Young gun Daicos to lead Magpies in Moore's absence

With skipper Darcy Moore sidelined, Nick Daicos will captain Collingwood for the first time, stepping up on the Anzac Day stage.

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Victim's family calls for end to 'rampant' knife crime

The heartbroken family of a man stabbed to death inside an elevator have called for stronger laws to end "rampant" youth knife crime.

Killer admits dousing man in petrol, setting him alight

A man has pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to murdering another man by dousing him in petrol and setting him on fire.

Tigers star Balta 'flat' after shock curfew call

Richmond star Noah Balta will take a break from playing football at any level this weekend as he abides by a court imposed night-time curfew.

Socceroo Teague back for finals-chasing Victory

Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague will return from injury against Macarthur FC in a huge boost for Melbourne Victory's finals hopes.

Kangaroos lash 'coach bashing' of under-fire Clarkson

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has gone in to bat for senior coach Alastair Clarkson, who has been criticised amid the Kangaroos' poor form.

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.

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