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Cats' boom recruit all clear for Power clash

Geelong gun Bailey Smith is set to face Port Adelaide with coach Chris Scott frustrated at the suggestion he had been dealing with a hamstring complaint.

AAP · Aug 2, 2025

Voss surprised by McRae's 'unusual' recruiting tactic

Out-of-contract Carlton utility Jack Silvagni faces a big decision - stay at his family club, or switch allegiances to arch rivals Collingwood.

AAP · Aug 2, 2025

Coach relishes Demons' ideal response to pressure

Melbourne have responded to a week in the AFL spotlight by romping to a straight-forward 83-point win over cellar dwellers West Coast.

AAP · Aug 2, 2025

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Galvin cool in spotlight as circus reaches final act

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo says it has been "pretty impressive" how Lachlan Galvin handles pressure, as the half prepares for a Wests Tigers grudge match.

AAP · Aug 2, 2025

Saints embrace 'catching up' mindset in Kangas clash

Ross Lyon insists St Kilda have moved on from their epic comeback win over Melbourne as they chase rare consecutive victories.

AAP · Aug 2, 2025

Beers, tears and existentialism: the unseen side of AFL

A daring debut novel from a former Swan shines a light on the absurdity of life as an AFL player, uncovering some dark truths along the way.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

Coach reveals the key factor in Adelaide's AFL rise

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has pinpointed a key factor in his club's rise from 15th last year to top of the ladder.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

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Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller

Fast-finishing Adelaide have kicked six goals to two in the last term to defeat Hawthorn by 14 points and take top spot on the AFL ladder.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

'Big advocate for ruckmen': Lions address Draper links

Brisbane have a tight-knit ruck group, and milestone man Darcy Fort would welcome another member if Essendon's Sam Draper wanted to join the Lions.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

Dog and Dogga all smiles as Sean Darcy hits his straps

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is proving the doubters wrong, with his partnership alongside Luke Jackson becoming a vital weapon for the Dockers.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

Hardwick's big-picture pitch to rising, in-demand Suns

Damien Hardwick has urged his peripheral talent to buy into Gold Coast's big-picture ambition after retaining Alex Davies in the midfield to play Richmond.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

Sulking Swans? No way says 100 gamer Gulden

Milestone man Errol Gulden says a win over Essendon could spark an unlikely launch pad for Sydney after missing this year's AFL finals.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

Lyon won't be seduced by Saints' record-breaking win

St Kilda have been urged to act as "hard-nosed pros" and refocus after producing one of the greatest comebacks in AFL history against Melbourne.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

Bulldogs face cold, hard facts in AFL finals bid

The Western Bulldogs have three games left to prove their AFL finals credentials after dismantling GWS in a one-sided affair at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025

People love to say ‘sexuality doesn’t matter’ and shouldn’t come up in AFL – so why do players hurl homophobic slurs?

When footy players are homophobic on the field, it very clearly expresses disdain for us more than for their opponent

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

No Harley spells big problems for struggling Eagles

Star West Coast midfielder Harley Reid will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, leaving a host of youngsters to steer the ship against Melbourne.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

No major concern for Giants after Bulldogs blowout

GWS are eager to move on quickly after suffering the worst defeat of Adam Kingsley's three seasons charge in an 88-point thrashing from the Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning

The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.

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AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Magpies' flag heroes back, Blues lose injured spearhead

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will make his long-awaited return in round 21, while Carlton's woes have continued with key forward Charlie Curnow sidelined.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

'Had our measure': High-flying Crows wary of Hawks

Adelaide can lock up their first AFL finals appearance since 2017, but they will first have to get over a Hawthorn team who have crushed them in recent times.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Adelaide stalwart makes surprise overseas switch

Adelaide United midfielder Stefan Mauk has made a surprising exit on loan months out from the start of the A-League Men season.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Clarkson still up for 'significant' Kangaroos challenge

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson remains adamant the struggling Kangaroos can still turn their fortunes around like his former club Hawthorn.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Under-fire Goodwin feels 'supported' by Demons board

Embattled Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has addressed his future and the fallout of the Demons' last-quarter capitulation to St Kilda.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

'One thing left to do' as Lion mids eye MCG redemption

The most recent two AFL premiers will meet at the MCG, where the fired-up Brisbane Lions will aim to scratch an 11-year itch against Collingwood.

AAP · Jul 30, 2025

Finals axing the making of Western Bulldogs forward

Dropped for an elimination final last year, Western Bulldogs forward Rhylee West vowed to make changes. It's working.

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