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Magpies embrace extra week off in AFL flag tilt

Magpies embrace extra week off in AFL flag tilt

Only 50 per cent of qualifying final winners have made grand finals under the current AFL schedule but Collingwood are delighted to have an extra week off.

Three charged after teen allegedly abducted and stabbed

Three charged after teen allegedly abducted and stabbed

Three charged after teen allegedly abducted and stabbed

Three charged after teen allegedly abducted and stabbed

Police have charged three people between the ages of 17 and 21 after a young man was allegedly abducted and stabbed in suburban Melbourne.

Melbourne traders fear drop after Bourke Street attack

Melbourne traders fear drop after Bourke Street attack

Melbourne traders fear drop after Bourke Street attack

Melbourne traders fear drop after Bourke Street attack

Business owners in Melbourne's CBD fear the latest deadly Bourke Street incident could have a lasting impact with some already experiencing a fall in customers.

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Pies back Maynard ahead of AFL rough conduct hearing

Pies back Maynard ahead of AFL rough conduct hearing

Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard has teammate Steele Sidebottom in his corner as he faces missing the rest of the AFL finals series through suspension.

Fatigued father killed on 96-hour RACV roadside shift

Fatigued father killed on 96-hour RACV roadside shift

A fatigued father of three and RACV roadside assistance driver was nearing the end of a 96-hour shift when his car veered off the road and struck a tree.

Flyer distributer charged with 2400 child work breaches

Flyer distributer charged with 2400 child work breaches

A Victorian watchdog has charged a major distributer after it allegedly hired more than 400 children under 15 to deliver catalogues and flyers.

GWS thriving on coach Kingsley's method for AFL finals

GWS thriving on coach Kingsley's method for AFL finals

Star GWS midfielder Tom Green insists coach Adam Kingsley has the Giants believing they are capable of anything in September.

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Grundy option as Dees weigh up van Rooyen ban challenge

Grundy option as Dees weigh up van Rooyen ban challenge

Grundy option as Dees weigh up van Rooyen ban challenge

Grundy option as Dees weigh up van Rooyen ban challenge

Out-of-favour ruck Brodie Grundy could earn an AFL semi-final recall against Carlton if Melbourne cannot overturn Jacob van Rooyen's one-match ban for striking.

Kangaroos defeat Blues to remain undefeated in AFLW

Kangaroos defeat Blues to remain undefeated in AFLW

Kangaroos defeat Blues to remain undefeated in AFLW

Kangaroos defeat Blues to remain undefeated in AFLW

North Melbourne have continued their unbeaten start to the AFLW season with a resounding 60-point win over Carlton.

Prespakis stars in Bombers' Windy Hill win over Saints

Prespakis stars in Bombers' Windy Hill win over Saints

Prespakis stars in Bombers' Windy Hill win over Saints

Prespakis stars in Bombers' Windy Hill win over Saints

Madison Prespakis won a game-high 29 disposals as Essendon maintained their unbeaten start to the AFLW season with a 12-point win over St Kilda.

Collingwood ease past Dockers to open AFLW account

Collingwood ease past Dockers to open AFLW account

Collingwood ease past Dockers to open AFLW account

Collingwood ease past Dockers to open AFLW account

Collingwood are on the board this AFLW season after cruising past Fremantle by 21 points at Victoria Park.

Port's Butters avoids AFL suspension over Zorko clashes

Port's Butters avoids AFL suspension over Zorko clashes

Port's Butters avoids AFL suspension over Zorko clashes

Port's Butters avoids AFL suspension over Zorko clashes

Port Adelaide have breathed a collective sigh of relief after star midfielder Zak Butters escaped with fines over his run-ins with Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko.

Hawthorn kick-start AFLW season with win over Bulldogs

Hawthorn kick-start AFLW season with win over Bulldogs

Hawthorn kick-start AFLW season with win over Bulldogs

Hawthorn kick-start AFLW season with win over Bulldogs

Hawthorn have claimed their first win of the AFLW season with a seven-point victory over a gritty Western Bulldogs outfit in Ballarat.

Blues star Walsh not yet ready to reflect on AFL season

Blues star Walsh not yet ready to reflect on AFL season

Blues star Walsh not yet ready to reflect on AFL season

Blues star Walsh not yet ready to reflect on AFL season

Carlton star Sam Walsh says it's too soon to reflect on what the Blues have achieved this season, with plans already afoot for a finals victory over Melbourne.

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Premier plays down gang war fears after cafe execution

The execution of Melbourne gangland identity Gavin Preston, who was gunned down while dining with an associate at a cafe, has raised revenge attack concerns.

Sydney set up for future AFL success: Nick Blakey

Sydney can remain in AFL finals contention for years to come with a core group of youngsters driving improvement, Swans defender Nick Blakey says.

Second teen charged over attack on Melbourne student

Police have made a second arrest over the near-fatal armed robbery of a student as he walked home from school in Melbourne's southeast.

Man charged with murder over Bourke Street crash

The driver of a car that allegedly rammed into pedestrians and other vehicles in Melbourne's CBD, killing a man and injuring five, has been charged with murder.

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GWS powers into semi-finals with MCG win over St Kilda

GWS, who finished 16th in 2022, are through to a semi-final after overcoming St Kilda by 24 points in a high-scoring elimination final at the MCG.

Lyon chases long-term Saints success after 'sugar-hit'

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan told Ross Lyon to engineer a long-term build at St Kilda and the coach is determined to see out that plan in pursuit of a premiership.

Membrey omission no excuse for Saints in finals loss

Tim Membrey was a late withdrawal because of a "personal health matter" before St Kilda suffered an AFL season-ending 24-point loss to GWS.

Carlton's Martin cops two-match ban for Blakey high hit

Carlton will be without Jack Martin for their knockout semi-final against Melbourne after he received a two-match ban for striking Sydney defender Nick Blakey.

Man shot dead in 'targeted' attack at Melbourne cafe

Police are investigating organised crime links after a deadly shooting in front of people dining at a cafe in Melbourne's north-west.

No time to mope as 'Horse' aims to improve Swans

Sydney coach John Longmire says his players will learn some important and tough lessons from their season-ending elimination final loss to Carlton.

Indonesia lifts ban on Australian live cattle exports

Indonesia has lifted its ban on live cattle imports from four Australian facilities after a lumpy skin disease scare.

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