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Pendlebury likely to rest up after Anzac Day heroics

Pendlebury likely to rest up after Anzac Day heroics

Evergreen Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will likely wait an extra week to break the VFL/AFL games record following a remarkable Anzac Day performance.

Crowds unite to honour Anzac service and sacrifice

Crowds unite to honour Anzac service and sacrifice

Crowds unite to honour Anzac service and sacrifice

Crowds unite to honour Anzac service and sacrifice

Thousands have gathered for the annual Anzac Day dawn service and march in Melbourne, honouring all those who have and continue to serve.

AFL sacks appeals board chair, Gawn condemns language

AFL sacks appeals board chair, Gawn condemns language

AFL sacks appeals board chair, Gawn condemns language

AFL sacks appeals board chair, Gawn condemns language

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says players were "embarrassed" by the AFL appeals board verdict declaring offensive language is "commonplace" in the game.

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Eagles brace for aerial battle with high-flyin' Saint

Eagles brace for aerial battle with high-flyin' Saint

Liam Ryan will face his former West Coast teammates for the first time when he lines up for St Kilda in Sunday's clash with the Eagles at Marvel Stadium.

Kangas aim to box with best as giant litmus test awaits

Kangas aim to box with best as giant litmus test awaits

North Melbourne have made their best start to an AFL season in a decade but face a tough run over the next month, starting with GWS in Canberra.

Yze wants bad taste to linger for winless Tigers

Yze wants bad taste to linger for winless Tigers

Richmond are winless from seven games this season, closing in on a club-record run of outs, and coach Adem Yze hopes the results sting his players.

Dees fear worst for midfielder after latest knee injury

Dees fear worst for midfielder after latest knee injury

Melbourne midfielder Jai Culley faces another lengthy stint on the sidelines after hurting his left knee in the big win over Richmond.

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Pickett faces bump scrutiny after starring in Dees' win

Pickett faces bump scrutiny after starring in Dees' win

Pickett faces bump scrutiny after starring in Dees' win

Pickett faces bump scrutiny after starring in Dees' win

Kysaiah Pickett starred in Melbourne's big win over Richmond but could be in hot water over high contact with Tigers midfielder Jacob Hopper.

Cruel blow for Magpies defender as Hill returns in VFL

Cruel blow for Magpies defender as Hill returns in VFL

Cruel blow for Magpies defender as Hill returns in VFL

Cruel blow for Magpies defender as Hill returns in VFL

Unlucky Collingwood defender Reef McInnes has suffered another serious knee injury in the same VFL game where Bobby Hill made his return to action.

AFL appeals board under fire for homophobia findings

AFL appeals board under fire for homophobia findings

AFL appeals board under fire for homophobia findings

AFL appeals board under fire for homophobia findings

Lance Collard's lengthy suspension for a homophobic slur was reduced on appeal, but the AFL has smashed the appeals board over the decision and its reasoning.

From East Freo to the MCG: Bomber marvels at big year

From East Freo to the MCG: Bomber marvels at big year

From East Freo to the MCG: Bomber marvels at big year

From East Freo to the MCG: Bomber marvels at big year

After playing an Anzac Day game a year ago in front of 2607 WA fans, the Bombers-Magpies clash will be a somewhat bigger occasion this time for a young forward.

Murder charge over missing brother of football great

Murder charge over missing brother of football great

Murder charge over missing brother of football great

Murder charge over missing brother of football great

Police have made a major breakthrough in a 14-year missing persons case involving the fraudster brother of a former elite footballer.

'Believe': Berisha masterclass has Victory on target

'Believe': Berisha masterclass has Victory on target

'Believe': Berisha masterclass has Victory on target

'Believe': Berisha masterclass has Victory on target

A goalscoring session with A-Leagues legend Besart Berisha has Melbourne Victory's ALW squad with a renewed belief they can do something special.

Aussie para powerlifter eyeing more history in Glasgow

Aussie para powerlifter eyeing more history in Glasgow

Aussie para powerlifter eyeing more history in Glasgow

Aussie para powerlifter eyeing more history in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Hani Watson headlines Australia's six-strong para powerlifting team aiming to break through for gold in Glasgow.

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Reeling Blues set for more pain against stingy Freo

Carlton are enduring a season from hell both on and off the field and there is set to be plenty more pain when they take on Fremantle in Perth on Saturday.

Bellamy's wish for Storm as records go on the line

The Storm's 20-game winning streak against South Sydney in Melbourne is under threat in their Anzac Day clash, but coach Craig Bellamy has just one request.

Bulldogs key forward cleared of major injury after loss

Key defender Rory Lobb has joined an expanding injury list at the Western Bulldogs, ruled out for up to a month after hurting his hamstring.

'Unbridled enthusiasm': Saint to return through VFL

One of St Kilda's most important players could be back in the AFL as early as next week as he makes his long-awaited injury comeback.

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City star a potential Socceroos' game changer: Leckie

Mathew Leckie can see similarities between his younger self and Melbourne City teammate Marcus Younis, who he thinks could make an impact with the Socceroos.

Abandoned PhD helps to unearth Twelve Apostles' origins

A study has uncovered the ancient, and surprisingly recent, origins of a beloved cliffside attraction, aided by the findings of an unpublished thesis.

The ‘absolute freaks’ driving Demons' dramatic revival

Melbourne are up and about ahead of their clash with Richmond, and it's a group of talented youngsters providing a spark.

Curnow in seventh heaven as Swans feast on Bulldogs

Star recruit Charlie Curnow has produced his best performance since crossing to Sydney, kicking seven goals in a 66-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

Superstar Winter Olympic trio continue golden run

Olympic gold medallists, skiers Cooper Woods and Jakara Anthony and snowboard ace Josie Baff, have won the major gongs at the Snow Australia awards night.

Collard's 'crippling' homophobic slur ban reduced

The AFL appeal board has slashed St Kilda forward Lance Collard's suspension for using a homophobic slur in a VFL match.

Magpies make Anzac Day call on skipper, Hill return

Collingwood are taking a conservative approach with hamstrung captain Darcy Moore, while a premiership hero will feature in the VFL.

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