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Collingwood successfully tackle a major issue to kickstart their AFL season

The stakes in the grand final rematch at the Gabba were greater than usual but the Pies’ tackling proved the difference

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Crows hope milestone man Brodie Smith regains his mojo

Adelaide defender Brodie Smith will notch his 250-game milestone against Fremantle on Friday night, but his form this season has been poor so far.

AAP

Answers to Lions' slump not obvious: Fagan

The Brisbane Lions' 0-3 start has Chris Fagan scratching his head, but the coach insists he's a long way from "pushing the panic button".

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Magpies on board, oust Lions in scrappy GF rematch

Collingwood have prevailed by 20 points in an AFL grand final rematch to earn their first win of the year and consign the Lions to their worst start since 2018.

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Key trio to bolster Bombers, sore Demons named

Gun midfielder Darcy Parish will return for Essendon against St Kilda, while Melbourne have named Jake Lever and Clayton Oliver despite injury scares.

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Longmuir hails captain courageous as Freo aim for 3-0

Fremantle will be 3-0 for the first time since 2015 if they beat Adelaide, and coach Justin Longmuir has praised the influence of Alex Pearce.

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Aloisi, Veart deny A-League Men wooden spoon motivator

Coaches of Adelaide United and Western United say avoiding the A-League Men wooden spoon isn't a motivator for their clash.

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Sharks invoke tough spirit of Gal to beat injury crisis

A mural showcasing the emotional 2016 premiership has offered Cronulla's players a reminder of the toughness they need to overcome their own NRL injury crisis.

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Crows coach pinpoints mental issue for winless season

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says a mental issue is behind his club's winless start to the AFL season.

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Rebuilding Eagles 'not waiting' for AFL finals return

Despite being hot favourites to collect the wooden spoon this year, West Coast's next generation of players are dreaming big as they chase a finals return.

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‘Incredibly small’ number of AFL players pulled from games for positive drug tests, union says

AFLPA head Paul Marsh says speculation missing the mark, while Sport Integrity Australia is now assessing allegations by MP Andrew Wilkie

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Blues bolstered by handy ins for AFL Good Friday match

Jacob Weitering and Caleb Marchbank return and Elijah Hollands will make his Carlton debut in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne.

AAP

Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn's Mitchell

Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.

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Jack Viney joins AFL's 200 Club, eyes family milestone

Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney is closing in on his father's AFL games tally, earning high praise from coach Simon Goodwin ahead of his 200th appearance.

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Fletcher winging it for Lions' grand-final rematch

Brisbane Lions second-year talent Jaspa Fletcher took plenty from watching his Collingwood wing rivals in last year's four-point AFL grand-final loss.

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Australian Rules Reviewing Drug Policy After Cocaine Claims

Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of widespread cocaine use among players.

AAP

Titans not worried by Fifita contract situation

David Fifita has six weeks to decide if he wants to stay at a struggling Gold Coast for the next two years, but the Titans insist they are not worried.

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Bombers won't step away from aggressive edge

Essendon's aggressive approach fell short against Sydney but coach Brad Scott will continue to encourage his players to be fierce in the contest.

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'It'd be sad' to farewell Leichhardt: Tigers' Papali'i

Isaiah Papali'i would be sad to farewell Leichhardt Oval but Wests Tigers players appear resigned they will have little say in the club's future at the ground.

Newcastle Herald

AFL boss sells Cardiff McDonald's for $5.53m, and new owner pays cash

'McDonald's investments are the most highly sought after'.

AAP

Cunningham 'fantastic', Adams likely to miss for Swans

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says Harry Cunningham is in great spirits, despite being concussed in a controversial bump last weekend.

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AFL clubs demand answers on secret drug tests: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he has "no line of sight" on explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the AFL.

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'Tough' Demons star Steven May eyes Gather Round return

Melbourne key defender Steven May could miss just one AFL match despite sustaining fractured ribs in a nasty collision with Hawthorn's Mabior Chol.

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AFL 'unapologetic' after secret drug test allegations

The AFL has responded to explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the league.

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Doedee in 'heartbreaking' injury before Lions' rematch

Days out from his Brisbane Lions debut, Tom Doedee's AFL comeback from a torn cruciate ligament has been halted after he suffered a similar injury in training.

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