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Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error

Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error

Adelaide's chances of playing in the AFL finals remain shot after Gillon McLachlan ruled out overturning their loss to Sydney after an umpiring blunder.

'Nothing off table' as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards

'Nothing off table' as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards

'Nothing off table' as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards

'Nothing off table' as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards

Melbourne have secured their finals double chance, holding off an outstanding challenge from Hawthorn to win by 27 points at the MCG.

Swans' McCartin suspended for elimination final

Swans' McCartin suspended for elimination final

Swans' McCartin suspended for elimination final

Swans' McCartin suspended for elimination final

Sydney will have to go to the tribunal if Tom McCartin is to play in their elimination final, with the key defender suspended for two games.

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Tanking allegations 'cut deep': Eagles coach Simpson

Tanking allegations 'cut deep': Eagles coach Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has used the Eagles' upset of the Western Bulldogs to hit out at critics who claimed the club was tanking for the No.1 draft pick.

Beveridge 'comfortable' with Bulldogs coaching future

Beveridge 'comfortable' with Bulldogs coaching future

Lowly West Coast have dragged themselves off the bottom of the ladder after stunning the Western Bulldogs by seven points in the upset of the AFL season.

Penrith's Fisher-Harris to avoid NRL ban for hip-drop

Penrith's Fisher-Harris to avoid NRL ban for hip-drop

Penrith front-rower James Fisher-Harris is facing a $1000 fine for a hip-drop tackle on Gold Coast's Jacob Alick.

North's Ziebell attacked while celebrating retirement

North's Ziebell attacked while celebrating retirement

Just hours after he ended his AFL career in emotional scenes at the MCG, North Melbourne stalwart Jack Ziebell was attacked outside a bar and taken to hospital.

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Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Lightning has struck three times for cellist Zoë Barry, who has fed her bizarre experiences into composing music.

Cats don't need to rebuild, coach Scott says

Cats don't need to rebuild, coach Scott says

Cats don't need to rebuild, coach Scott says

Cats don't need to rebuild, coach Scott says

Frustrated to miss finals for just the second time in his coaching tenure at Geelong, Chris Scott doesn't believe the Cats need to rebuild to challenge again.

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats' flag defence

St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.

Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle

Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle

Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle

Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle

Collingwood forward Beau McCreery has been offered a one-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Lions defender Darcy Wilmot.

End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high

End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high

End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high

End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high

Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.

Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event

Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event

Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event

Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event

Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation to Commonwealth Games bodies after cancelling the 2026 event over concerns of billion-dollar cost blow-outs.

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

Spotlight on Adam Simpson as Eagles take on Bulldogs

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is contracted until the end of 2025, but there's doubts as to whether he will remain at the helm beyond this season.

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Hawks no easybeats as Demons try to lock double chance

Hawthorn's upset wins over Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs in the last fortnight show they are going a lot better than their place on the ladder suggests.

Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown

Worn down by illness and injury, Brisbane star Lachie Neale found his best form to help the Lions to a crucial 24-point victory over ladder-leaders Collingwood.

Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals

After being blown away by the lethal Brisbane forward line, Collingwood will need to fix up their defensive woes with finals fast approaching.

Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win

The Brisbane Lions are one win away from securing a top-two finish after downing premiership favourites Collingwood by 24 points at Marvel Stadium.

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Man dead, multiple people injured in four-car crash

Police are searching for two men who reportedly fled the scene of a multiple-vehicle crash in Victoria that killed one man and injured several other people.

'Refreshed' Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach

Damien Hardwick is on the verge of being confirmed as Gold Coast AFL coach after arriving back in Australia following an extended European vacation.

No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist

Ben King could be put on ice for the final two weeks of Gold Coast's AFL campaign as the highly regarded spearhead continues to nurse a swollen knee.

Demons drop ruck Grundy again for clash with Hawthorn

Melbourne have dropped Brodie Grundy after just one game back in the AFL with the ruckman axed for the AFL clash with Hawthorn.

Nation-leading clinic helps hundreds with silicosis

A respiratory clinic in Melbourne will remain open for another three years to ensure support for workers diagnosed with an incurable lung disease.

'Puppets' charged over tobacco trade firebombings

Police have arrested four people over a series of arson attacks on tobacconists, which are believed to have been orchestrated by the illegal tobacco trade.

Neale set to play big role for Cats in must-win game

Geelong ruck-forward Shannon Neale will have a big workload in Saturday night's must-win game against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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