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Blues draw with Bulldogs to clinch AFL wildcard berth

Carlton have clinched what was once the unlikeliest AFL wildcard berth under interim coach Josh Fraser by drawing with the Western Bulldogs.

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Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Melbourne are set to be without key forward Jacob van Rooyen for the start of the finals after he was suspended for contact to an opponent's head.

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GWS retain flicker of hope by smashing Eagles

GWS recovered from an early 16-point deficit to kick nine straight goals and beat West Coast by 54 points.

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'A lot of players back': Magpies surging into finals

Collingwood will consider managing players for their final home-and-away game, but could also regain four stars for their clash with Brisbane.

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Hawks coach becomes 'glorified fan' in landmark finish

Fresh off a second draw against Collingwood this season, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell had to sit back and marvel while taking the remarkable result in.

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Demons surge to fifth but key forward faces MRO wait

Melbourne scored a big win over the Power at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night, but forward Jacob van Rooyen is set to face MRO scrutiny after a high hit.

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Yet Moore MCG drama as Magpies, Hawks draw again

Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has failed to make the distance with a kick on the siren as the Hawks amazingly drew with Collingwood for the second time this season.

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Cats coach 'not privy' to Kolodjashnij update

As Geelong await the AFL's findings on their concussion crisis, coach Chris Scott says he doesn't know whether Jake Kolodjashnij will be back playing next week.

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Record-breaking Fagan warns Lions ahead of finals race

Chris Fagan's Brisbane Lions have given themselves a chance at another AFL "three-peat'', while the Suns were left to rue a lack of polish.

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Cats survive North scare to keep top-four hopes alive

Geelong has survived a massive scare from North Melbourne, coming back from 39 points down then prevailing by 15 in a see-sawing game to stay in the top six.

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The 'mental strength' of a concussion sub and 35-deep playing squad

NEWRL finals series launches in style for 2026.

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Ruthless Saints ruin retirement game for Tigers stars

St Kilda took all the emotion out of the retirement game for Richmond greats Dion Prestia and Nathan Broad, dominating from the start for a 49-point win.

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Richmond coach left fuming as stars' farewell fizzles

Richmond coach Adem Yze was furious about the way his side played in what was the final game for two of the Tigers' three-time premiership heroes.

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Swans embrace MCG trek with second spot up for grabs

Sydney can lock in second spot on the ladder and two home finals with victory over Essendon on Sunday, with Dean Cox's men well placed for a tilt at the flag.

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Giants remain 'hopeful' marquee star stays at club

Almost out of finals contention, GWS could be farewelling club stalwart Toby Greene when the Giants host West Coast at Engie Stadium.

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'Pre-dates my time': How Blues handle great expectation

Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has spoken about how the new-look Blues are dealing with growing expectations of a potential unlikely finals berth.

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Pearce escapes injury but Fremantle sweat on Reid

Murphy Reid is still in pain following a hit to the groin a week ago, with the Fremantle young gun in doubt to take on Carlton in the final round.

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Taylor Walker's trip to Perth wasn't a waste, say Crows

Adelaide's decision to fly Taylor Walker to Perth but not play him against Fremantle raised eyebrows, but coach Matthew Nicks says it was the right call.

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High-five for Amiss as Dockers snare minor premiership

Fremantle have locked in the minor premiership and left Adelaide's top-four hopes on thin ice in the process thanks to a thrilling 24-point win in Perth.

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Breakout Demon expected to knock back Power interest

Port Adelaide look set to miss out on prime target Tom Sparrow but have other areas they want to target in recruiting.

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'Doesn't feel right': Fagan humbled by Lions' record

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has spoken about the significance of breaking an important record, while also giving an update on a premiership star.

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Lynch call looming as Tigers send off flag heroes

Richmond will farewell Dion Prestia and Nathan Broad against St Kilda but 250-gamer Tom Lynch is set to play on in 2027.

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How retiring Magpies great found his balance

Steele Sidebottom will retire as a Collingwood great but the classy midfielder had to change some things off the field to become that player.

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Cowboys' blueprint to avoid another 'chaotic' Eels loss

North Queensland coughed up victory in their last clash with Parramatta but there is more on the line in the rematch as finals draw nearer.

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'Confident': Fraser presents to become Carlton coach

Josh Fraser is confident he is ready to become a full-time senior coach after presenting to the Carlton panel following his wildly successful interim stint.

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