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Goodwin backs in-form Melksham for new Demons deal

Jake Melksham is playing his way towards a new contract after another bag of five goals in Melbourne's win over North Melbourne.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

McCartin concussed again as Swans clinch a nail-biter

Tom McCartin was concussed in Sydney's five-point win over St Kilda, with first-gamer Max Heath certain to face match review scrutiny over the incident.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

Clarkson defends Xerri over Sparrow hit in Dees' win

Jake Melksham kicked five goals and Tom Sparrow was knocked out by high contact from North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri as Melbourne overpowered their opponents.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

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Dockers praise 'bloody' good leader after epic win

Fremantle vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw is used to putting his body on the line, but AFL fans aren't accustomed to seeing the gruesome results of it up close.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

Giants lock in emerging star forward until 2030

Less than 24 hours after kicking a career-high six goals in a 26-point win over Geelong, GWS forward Aaron Cadman has signed a lengthy contract extension.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

West Coast's Jack Graham banned over homophobic slur

The AFL has handed a four-match ban to West Coast player Jack Graham for using a homophobic slur to an opponent during the round 17 match against GWS.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

Hawks vow to bounce back from Fremantle's sucker punch

Hawthorn have blown the chance to move a game clear inside the top four, but coach Sam Mitchell isn't about to dwell on what might have been.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

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Battered Bomber looks to Will-power for inspiration

Essendon star Nic Martin has ruptured his ACL, continuing a wretched run with injury for the beleaguered Bombers.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Switkowski swoops as Dockers over-run Hawks in Perth

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has led his side to a vital victory over Hawthorn after copping a barrage of criticism all week.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Star Bomber badly injured in Richmond's upset win

Essendon star Nic Martin has suffered a likely ACL injury in the Bombers' shock nine-point defeat to the rebuilding Richmond at the MCG.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

T'birds lock in finals spot, end Lightning's season

The Adelaide Thunderbirds will take on the Melbourne Vixens in a Super Netball semi-final next weekend after ending the Sunshine Coast Lightning's season.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Six-goal Cadman cashes in as Giants declaw Cats

Aaron Cadman has kicked a career-best six goals to lead the GWS Giants to a 26-point win over Geelong at Engie Stadium.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Bulldogs again found wanting against finals contenders

The Western Bulldogs finished hard in Saturday's loss to Adelaide, but they are now 1-7 this season against other AFL finals contenders.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Six of the best to Thilthorpe in Crows' 'statement' win

Adelaide have consolidated their top-four berth and again raised serious questions about the Western Bulldogs' hopes this season.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

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AAP · Jul 12, 2025

McGovern's legacy lives on for besieged Eagles backs

West Coast key back Harry Edwards has been on the Eagles' list since 2017 but has come of age this year as the club's No.1 key defender.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

'Work your arse off': age-old advice for Saints

St Kilda will take a four-game losing streak into Sunday's home game against Sydney, while the Swans must win to keep their fading AFL finals hopes alive.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Magpies' mids challenged with 'sore' Daicos in the wars

Collingwood coach Craig McRae admitted his midfield were not able to match Gold Coast's in a rare AFL loss that came after a goalless first half.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Dees aim to turn tables on North in Goodwin's milestone

Milestone man Simon Goodwin insists Melbourne are in an exciting phase of transition ahead of a clash with fellow bottom-six outfit North Melbourne.

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AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Rookie Suns captain's big call after Magpies win

Holding off table-toppers Collingwood for a stirring six-point win might just have been the moment when Gold Coast grew up, says Suns captain Noah Anderson.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Rowell stars as Suns steady to topple late-surging Pies

Gold Coast have defied a slow-starting Collingwood's inevitable surge for a six-point victory that puts them within sight of a maiden AFL finals campaign.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Blues onballer falls foul of umpire contact crackdown

Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is the first casualty of the AFL's edict this month that warned of tribunal intervention for repeat umpire contact.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Tough-as-teak Giant lauded ahead of AFL milestone

Two-time All-Australian defender Lachie Whitfield will return for GWS and play his 250th game in Saturday's massive home match against Geelong.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Richmond to unleash 'special talent' against Bombers

Once a potential No.1 draft pick, Taj Hotton will make his AFL debut for Richmond after overcoming an ACL rupture suffered last year.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

'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.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

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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