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'Excited and optimistic': young gun to know finals fate

Hawthorn utility Josh Weddle, one of their best players this season until his back injury, will soon learn whether he will return for the finals.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

Cats coach 'doubly surprised' by tribunal call

Geelong coach Chris Scott was surprised to learn the Cats could have challenged the "medium" grading of Shannon Neale's suspension for a high bump.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

ALW star announces shock retirement at 24

One of the A-League Women's best goal-scoring talents has retired less than six months after making her Matildas debut.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

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'Not the end of the world': Giants confident on Hogan

A positive meeting with a surgeon has left GWS coach Adam Kingsley confident injured star forward Jesse Hogan will return for finals.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

Ugle-Hagan's future 'remains to be seen': coach

Starting afresh in 2026 would be a good thing for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, says coach Luke Beveridge, but he can't say whether that should be at Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

Crows face on-field test after Rankine furore: Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his ladder-leaders have adopted a simple mantra for their clash against lowly North Melbourne.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

Freo's unlikely spy kicked out of Bulldogs training

Fremantle's 206cm ruck coach Sam Naismith has been kicked out of Western Bulldogs HQ after he and a companion were seen spying at training.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

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They're now the enemy: Swans coach ready to face Eagles

Dean Cox will forever be remembered as a premiership hero at West Coast, but the first-year Sydney coach is plotting the downfall of his former side.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

'He's not the victim': Crows coach on banned star

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

'All the best': De Koning's likely farewell to Carlton

Tom De Koning has given a speech in the Carlton rooms following his 100th game, thanking the Blues for the last eight years ahead of a looming free-agency call.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder

Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has been left out for the club's must-win clash with Fremantle, despite coming off a prolific VFL performance.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

AFL has 'work to do' after homophobic slur saga

AFL boss Andrew Dillon says education is key to creating a safer environment after Crow Izak Rankine became the latest player banned over a homophobic slur.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Experienced mentor Mark Williams has been axed by Melbourne, but another AFL coach is already singing his praises.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

The biggest takeaway from Izak Rankine’s case is to remember why these rules exist at all

Is it any wonder that a young footballer grappling with their sexuality would follow this story and question whether there is a place for them in the sport

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Port Adelaide coach misses his last training session

Ken Hinkley is ill and has missed his last training session as Port coach, but there's no danger he will miss his farewell game.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen

West Coast appear all but certain to lose Oscar Allen to Brisbane, but coach Andrew McQualter has declared that Liam Ryan will be staying.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Lions great lifts lid on Zorko's sliding doors moment

Lions star Dayne Zorko will join Marcus Ashcroft as one of just five men to play 300 games for the merged club, and arguably has him to thank for it.

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AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Pies plans in place as Dees tag looms for Daicos

Melbourne's Ed Langdon frustrated Collingwood star Nick Daicos in their previous encounter but the Magpies insist they are now better prepared to handle a tag.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

'Deeply sorry': Rankine given ban for homophobic slur

Adelaide officials are nervous for Izak Rankine's mental health after his four-game ban for a homophobic slur, as the AFL defended secrecy around the sanction.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025

From the Pocket: Ken Hinkley’s farewell tour ends with results clouding whether his reign was a success

Port Adelaide were regularly in contention but never made it to the promised land under the coach, whose 13-year tenure ends on Friday night

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

Tigers part ways with two-time AFL premiership winger

Two-time premiership winner Kamdyn McIntosh will play his final game for Richmond this weekend, but it doesn't necessarily mean he's going to retire.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons

A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

Hardwick's approach to 'two-game season' to define Suns

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has provided an injury update and explained how the team will attack their unique final-round AFL double-header.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

Not an issue: Dockers give blessing to Jackson's leave

Ruckman Luke Jackson has rushed to Melbourne for personal reasons but isn't in doubt for Fremantle's clash with the Western Bulldogs.

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