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AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025

After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.

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Cats' Stengle clear to face Adelaide after 'hiccup'

Geelong coach Chris Scott has thrown his support behind Tyson Stengle, who is clear to play against Adelaide after being hospitalised following a night out.

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Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals

After playing with an injured finger for weeks, GWS goalkicker Jake Riccardi will miss out on the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season following surgery.

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Mitchell's young Hawks up for Giant learning curve

Hawthorn are one of the hottest teams in the AFL but still have some big tasks ahead of them if they are to gatecrash the finals, starting with GWS in Canberra.

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Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans

Sydney have lost four of their past five games ahead of a high-stakes AFL clash with Port Adelaide, who won't be lulled into a false sense of security.

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Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury's 400th

Carlton coach Michael Voss is more focused on getting the Blues charging towards the AFL finals than ruining Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.

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Tigers, Roos not driven by avoiding AFL wooden spoon

Richmond and North Melbourne insist they are ignoring the ladder ahead of a clash that could decide which club is handed this year's wooden spoon.

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Pendlebury transforms from 'skinny boy' to AFL legend

Scott Pendlebury was once a "skinny boy" from country Victoria, now the Collingwood legend will become the sixth VFL/AFL player to reach 400 games.

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Eagles told to play on edge against Suns

West Coast took it up to Fremantle last week, and they're being urged to maintain that combative mindset in Friday night's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Perth.

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Dogs coach lauds 'rounded' milestone man Adam Treloar

Luke Beveridge believes onlookers are starting to notice the many 'layers' of Adam Treloar as the Western Bulldogs midfielder celebrates his 250-game milestone.

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Clarkson, Kangas buoyed by Zurhaar's free agency call

Alastair Clarkson has been buoyed by star forward Cam Zurhaar's decision to knock back free agency, declaring North Melbourne are "on the march".

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Dusty returns for Tigers, De Goey back for Collingwood

George Wardlaw has been sidelined because of concussion symptoms as North Melbourne prepare to take on a Richmond side boosted by Dustin Martin's return.

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Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court

AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.

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In-form Bulldogs wary of hype as they confront Demons

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge sees possibilities opening up but is keeping his players' feet on the ground ahead of a crunch clash with Melbourne.

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Blunt assessment: Bombers keep failing pressure test

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers need to get better at handling pressure situations after capitulating to St Kilda.

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Fremantle star Josh Treacy extends time at Dockers

Fremantle's forward line of Jye Amiss, Luke Jackson and Josh Treacy are locked in for the long term after Treacy penned a new deal that takes him to 2030.

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Cripps hopeful Eagles rebuild pain won't last too long

West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps is embracing his role as a leader at the club and he hopes the rebuilding team won't take too long to return to finals action.

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Pendlebury not motivated by Harvey's AFL games record

Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury is motivated by playing for as long as he can and not by the prospect of breaking the all-time VFL/AFL games record.

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Aliir Aliir credits Swans' tough love for AFL success

Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir loves being a role model to others and says his time at Sydney helped teach him what was needed to become an AFL player.

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From the Pocket: Scott Pendlebury can still hear a game’s heartbeat as he hits remarkable milestone

Collingwood great will become just the sixth VFL/AFL footballer to play 400 matches with his inimitable style far from outdated

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Geelong great Harry Taylor to help Eagles' coach search

West Coast are ready to develop a shortlist of coaching contenders to replace Adam Simpson, and Geelong great Harry Taylor will help them make the final choice.

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Fans sign up, show up in record 2024 AFL campaign

The AFL is enjoying one of its tightest seasons in history, and the fans have voted with their feet by rocking up to games in record numbers.

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Wests Tigers trio missing bus 'honest mistake': Benji

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has revealed his stance on whether he'll keep selecting star forward Stefano Utoikamanu ahead of his offseason departure.

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Irishman Conor Nash to fly with the Hawks until 2029

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash has gone from strength to strength since joining the club in 2016, and the Irishman has signed a new deal until 2029.

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Magpies back CEO Craig Kelly amid allegations in court

Collingwood president Jeff Browne has "totally and absolutely" backed club chief executive Craig Kelly amid serious allegations that have been filed in court.

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