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Cats' Close aims to shut down Power in milestone final

Brad Close has his sights on a second AFL premiership later this month as he lines up for his 100th game in Geelong's qualifying final against Port Adelaide.

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'Grumpy old' Hawks stars re-signed ahead of AFL finals

Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust is content playing the grumpy old man to his exuberant, celebration-happy young teammates ahead of their AFL elimination final.

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Lion king Neale downplays chances of a third Brownlow

Brisbane ace Lachie Neale is kicking more goals but says his career-best form won't be rewarded with a third Brownlow medal.

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Stars back for Storm as Bellamy sweats on Papenhuyzen

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has reinstated the majority of his stars for their final-round clash with Brisbane after a depleted Storm lost to the Cowboys.

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Swans face AFL finals selection squeeze as stars return

Tom Papley and Justin McInerney are in the frame to return from injury for Sydney's AFL qualifying final, leaving coach John Longmire pondering who to drop.

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Brisbane learn from finals stuff-ups, says Neale

Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale says the Lions have learnt valuable lessons from their stuff-ups in past AFL finals series.

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Demons great Jones backs review for embattled club

Melbourne great Nathan Jones has called for the Demons to conduct an external review after the club's off-field issues reared again through Christian Petracca.

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Western Bulldogs hoping to recapture 2016 finals magic

The Western Bulldogs' run to this September's AFL finals has all the hallmarks of their famous charge to win the 2016 premiership in fairytale fashion.

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Unpredictable star Cameron keeps Cats on their toes

All-Australian star Jeremy Cameron is providing X-factor and a bit of fun to the Geelong forward line as he chases a second premiership medal.

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Rozee revelling in fatherhood and Port captaincy

Port Adelaide's Connor Rozee says becoming a father has helped put his AFL career in perspective.

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Swans undeterred by AFL derby finals record

Minor premiers Sydney face an AFL qualifying final blockbuster against GWS and must do what they have failed to in previous post-season derby meetings.

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Port dismiss Butters concern ahead of qualifying final

Port Adelaide skipper Connor Rozee says his vice-captain Zak Butters, who is suffering an eye infection, will be fine to play in the qualifying final.

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Dolphins vow to bring their best for Knights road trip

Dolphins players have vowed not to get complacent after thrashing Brisbane as they prepare for the Newcastle showdown where the winner will play finals.

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JK would love to see great mate Dean Cox land at Eagles

West Coast are still in the process of finding their next senior coach, and Dean Cox is unlikely to put up his hand despite the encouragement of ex-teammates.

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AFL weren't tempted to move Sydney derby final

The Sydney derby qualifying final at the SCG is sold out but chief executive Andrew Dillon says the AFL never planned to play it at the bigger Accor Stadium.

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Lions' ruthless streak lacking but Black's a believer

Simon Black is concerned the current Brisbane Lions crop lack the killer instinct of the "great sides" and that they'll live to regret their missed AFL chances.

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Payne, Reville in mix for Lions' elimination final

Key defender Jack Payne and penetrating kick Bruce Reville are both in the mix to return from injury for Brisbane in their elimination final against Carlton.

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Cats veterans Hawkins, Guthrie ramp up AFL finals bids

Geelong coach Chris Scott has flagged AFL premiership heroes Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie returning from extended injury lay-offs at VFL level this weekend.

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Bulldogs, AFL mourn death of 'Gentleman John' Schultz

The AFL community is mourning the death of John Schultz, a champion Footscray ruckman and Western Bulldogs club great.

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Port Adelaide coach Hinkley seeks finals redemption

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley knows there's only one real way to silence his critics - win an AFL grand final.

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De Koning presses AFL finals case as Cats eye Power

Sam De Koning shone in his return from injury at VFL level, making a case to be recalled for Geelong's AFL qualifying final against Port Adelaide.

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Bennett's mind games inspire Dolphins ambush

A 'red herring' training run and a closed session away from prying eyes were among tactics Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett employed before flogging Brisbane 40-6.

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Carlton's Docherty firms for shock finals comeback

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has no doubt Sam Docherty is ready to return from a knee reconstruction for the Blues' elimination final against Brisbane.

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Giants shrug off AFL derby record ahead of finals clash

Star forward Brent Daniels is confident GWS can win their qualifying final against AFL minor premiers Sydney, shaking off their consecutive derby losses.

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All Australian Houston to stay at Port Adelaide

Star defender Dan Houston says he's rejecting offers from rival clubs and is staying at Port Adelaide.

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