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Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

As Sydney juggle a club crisis and a finals campaign, midfielder James Rowbottom says he has to "separate the person from the problem" to support teammates.

AAP · Sep 4

'No one's invincible': Bulldogs ace opens up on axing

A weekend spent playing VFL at cold and windy Williamstown wasn't all bad for Western Bulldogs forward Rhylee West.

AAP · Sep 4

Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Toby Greene says he's called Zak Butters to discuss AFL free agency options available to the star pair, as the GWS great "wrestles" with his playing future.

AAP · Sep 4

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'Fire in the belly': Crows seek finals redemption

Adelaide's players are seeking some redemption for last year's finals flop when they host the Western Bulldogs in an elimination final.

AAP · Sep 4

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Undaunted by a hostile crowd, Hawthorn's demolition of Fremantle started at the coalface and was franked down back as they secured a home AFL preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 3

Cats, Blues ponder tagging calls for elimination final

There will be plenty of intrigue over which Carlton star Geelong tagger Oisin Mullin will attempt to limit in a blockbuster AFL elimination final.

AAP · Sep 3

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

Fremantle's flag hopes are on thin ice after their loss to Hawthorn, but coach Justin Longmuir says he has no fears about having to do things the hard way.

AAP · Sep 3

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Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Hawthorn have ended Fremantle's perfect home record, pulling off a 32-point AFL qualifying final win to put the minor premiers at risk of a straight-sets exit.

AAP · Sep 3

Fremantle coach defends AFL finals selection gamble

Brandon Walker's AFL finals recall ended in tears, but Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant it was the right selection call.

AAP · Sep 3

Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure

Carlton's weird and wonderful defender Harry Dean has taken the AFL by storm and is playing a key role in the Blues' success under Josh Fraser.

AAP · Sep 3

Dashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final

Elimination finals are unfamiliar territory for Geelong and defender Lawson Humphries, but the Cats are ready to beat Carlton and launch their premiership tilt.

AAP · Sep 3

No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation

Sydney coach Dean Cox says player suspensions won't change after Victoria Police provided an update on an investigation into sexual assault allegations.

AAP · Sep 3

Why the Bulldogs will back themselves in a close final

With eight wins by 10 points or less this season, Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has lifted the lid on how they keep getting it done in tight games.

AAP · Sep 3

Cats drop key defender, Lions welcome back McCluggage

Geelong have pulled a selection surprise by axing a reliable key defender, but star midfielder Max Holmes is back to tackle the Blues.

AAP · Sep 3

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AAP · Sep 3

Shocked Fagan calls out 'unfair' Clarkson assessment

Chris Fagan hopes Alastair Clarkson was given a chance to act on feedback given to him by North Melbourne before the four-time premiership coach's brutal axing.

AAP · Sep 2

AFL flag coach to 'have a good think' about North job

Adam Simpson and John Longmire want the dust to settle before they make a call on whether they are keen to succeed Alastair Clarkson as North Melbourne coach.

AAP · Sep 2

Flagmantle frenzy grows as Dockers brace for Hawks

Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at home this season, with their fervent fanbase and Wharfie Time crowd activation proving to be big weapons.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2

Fremantle thrive on jeopardy – luckily for them qualifying finals are nerve shredders

The minor premiers face Hawthorn with the gap between first and fourth on the AFL ladder having noticeably narrowed over the past decade

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AAP · Sep 2

What sacking means for Clarkson and his AFL club

Alastair Clarkson's sacking is expected to mark the end of his decorated coaching career, while it's unclear who will coach AFL club North Melbourne in 2027.

AAP · Sep 2

'An honour': Hawks defender on Freo's forward weapons

Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass has opened up on the "honour" of taking on Fremantle's famed tall forwards Josh Treacy, Patrick Voss and Jye Amiss.

AAP · Sep 2

'Batten down hatches': Dogs prepared for fired-up Crows

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has urged his players to pay no attention to the noise surrounding under-fire Adelaide mentor Matthew Nicks.

AAP · Sep 2

How North football boss handled tough call to sack mate

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney says it was "tremendously stressful and hard" to make the call to fire coach and close friend Alastair Clarkson.

AAP · Sep 2

'Full-on': Clarkson's intensity proves his downfall

Alastair Clarkson was at his finest when the pressure of AFL coaching was at its highest, until eventually his famed intensity brought him undone.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2

Victoria police confirm they have spoken with four people over Sydney Swans scandal

Detectives from Sexual Crimes Squad travelled to NSW this week as part of investigation into sexual assault allegations

AAP · Sep 2

Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe

Four Sydney men have been interviewed by police as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults during a post-match gathering in a hotel room.

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