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'Put him to sleep a bit': Saints managing young gun

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes Mattaes Phillipou will play in the AFL again this season, but is unsure when he might return from his latest injury setback.

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Western Bulldogs' wish for superstar forward Darcy

Tactics used to defend star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy have attracted the attention of football pundits.

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Meek hopes for cool WA reception as Hawks eye Freo test

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek is relishing the chance to test himself against Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson in the high-stakes clash with Fremantle.

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Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.

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Lions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after popular team man Noah Answerth suffered a season-ending injury in the win over Carlton.

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Voss admits TDK 'challenged' as Blues fans jeer star

Tom De Koning is attracting the wrong sort of attention from some Carlton fans as he struggles for on-field impact, with a huge off-field decision to make.

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No mercy from Lions as Carlton's woes continue

The Brisbane Lions have continued their push for a top-two finish and twisted the knife in Carlton with a comprehensive victory at Marvel Stadium.

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Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash

GWS and Geelong have both added firepower for their high-stakes AFL encounter, while Hawthorn made a surprise selection call for a meeting with Fremantle.

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Clarkson makes feelings known on in-season tournament

An in-season tournament could be introduced in 2028, but Alastair Clarkson reckons the AFL will be better off evening up the draw first.

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Star Eagle almost cooked for 2025 after ankle struggles

Eagles coach Andrew McQualter has given the biggest hint yet that Elliot Yeo won't feature in 2025 following a slower-than-expected recovery from ankle surgery.

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'Has he ever put a list together?' Longmuir hits back

The war of words between Justin Longmuir and David King has escalated, with the Fremantle coach hitting back after copping years of criticism.

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Hawks tread carefully with son of a gun's future

Cooper Hodge, the son of Hawthorn great Luke Hodge, is eligible to join the Hawks or Brisbane through next year's AFL national draft.

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'We've fought back': why things are different for Suns

Ben King expects Gold Coast to show they belong when they play the AFL's top three sides over the next three weeks, beginning with flag favourites Collingwood.

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Don't look at the ladder - Swans dig in for finals bid

Star Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden says his team will probably need to win their remaining seven games if they are to make the AFL finals.

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Mid-season AFL competition is a thought bubble, but major fixture reform is still needed

Some of the AFL’s recent conversation starter was fanciful, but it was also a good indication of where the sport is headed

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I won't guilt them into staying, says Essendon coach

Essendon's injury woes have reached crisis point, and coach Brad Scott says it's understandable some of his sidelined players are in a dark mental place.

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Goal-sneak back for high-flying Pies' interstate test

A fit and healthy Lachie Schultz will return for Collingwood's interstate assignment against a Suns outfit embracing the bright Friday lights.

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'Faceless, lack of courage': coaches on Voss threats

Michael Voss is preferring to focus on football's brighter side after the Carlton mentor copped death threats his Lions opposite admits come with the territory.

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'Definitely missed him' - Hawks adjusting without star

Hawthorn player Conor Nash says while losing teammate Josh Weddle is a blow, they're regaining key players at the right time as they head to the finals.

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Chol, Andrew helping blaze African trail in the AFL

AFL stars of African descent are having a bigger impact than ever on the competition this season, aware of their crucial roles in inspiring the next generation.

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Wrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour

Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.

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Imposing Lions record laid bare, champs enter 'go time'

Brisbane have quietly amassed an imposing road record and can take confidence from their late-season dominance in the hunt for back-to-back AFL flags.

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Cornes axed as Port prepare for new coaching regime

Long-time Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes is the first major casualty as his premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over at Alberton.

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Reid surgery headlines Bombers' ongoing injury crisis

Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon.

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Injuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.

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