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Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call

AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.

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Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Melbourne's 92-point debacle against Fremantle proved beyond doubt that something is wrong at the Demons, and now they come up against Collingwood.

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Kangaroos rebuild on track: Clarkson

After beating West Coast for a first win in 12 games, head coach Alastair Clarkson insists his North Melbourne rebuild is gathering pace.

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Suns lick wounds after latest missed away chance

Coach Damien Hardwick has rued Gold Coast letting a potential away win and a chance to consolidate a top-eight berth slip away against St Kilda.

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Match-winning kick against Suns 'unwarranted': Hardwick

A contentious late free kick to Max King has helped St Kilda beat Gold Coast by three points, landing a blow to the Suns' finals aspirations.

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Controversy erupts as Kangaroos beat Eagles in thriller

North Melbourne have been paid a controversial late free kick in what proved to be the critical moment of their nine-point win over West Coast.

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Kingsley hopes returning troops can break Giants' lull

The Giants have taken a dive after a hot start to the AFL season, but are hopeful some returning players can help turn the tide.

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Free kick gives Hawthorn AFL thriller over Giants

The Hawks have come from behind to beat the Giants by six points courtesy of a Luke Bruest goal from a free kick with about a minute left to play.

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Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster

Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.

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Rejuvenated Lion Hipwood earns praise from coach Fagan

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has produced one of the best performances of his career, delighting Lions coach Chris Fagan.

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High-flying Swans wary of a potential Cat-astrophe

Geelong may be in a form slump and without captain Patrick Dangerfield, but midfielder Justin McInerney says Sydney won't be underestimating the Cats.

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Beveridge wants AFL to protect prior opportunity

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared the AFL will be a "very different game" if prior opportunity is scrapped for holding-the-ball free kicks.

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Cats hope patience sets up Dangerfield to thrive

Geelong have been conservative with Patrick Dangerfield's hamstring injury in the hope it sets him up to succeed in the back end of the AFL season.

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Eagles keen for Harley Reid to maintain hard edge

Harley Reid is being urged to maintain his trademark physicality when the young West Coast star returns from his two-match ban.

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In-form Hawks will back themselves for Giant test

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his emerging team is sticking to its own system more often, rather than adjusting to the opposition.

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Saints keen to extend Gold Coast's painful road run

Gold Coast have lost all five of their away games this season, but they have a chance to end that rut when they take on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle

There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis.

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Crows coach feels pressure as finals hopes in tatters

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says pressure on him is at its highest in his tenure as the Crows' finals hopes slipped further away with a shock loss to Richmond.

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Lions' midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs

Brisbane's midfield fired and Eric Hipwood kicked an equal-career high six goals to lift the Lions to a 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin

Richmond coach Adem Yze says his club won't shy away from the magnitude of Dustin Martin's looming 300th AFL match.

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Injury-hit Richmond down Adelaide in AFL upset

Richmond have produced a third-term blitz in an eight-point upset win over Adelaide which snaps an eight-game AFL losing streak.

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Sydney's McCartin returns, Cats' Dangerfield still out

Sydney have named key defender Tom McCartin to return against Geelong, a month after his latest concussion, while Patrick Dangerfield won't play.

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Hawks know Launceston will hold no fears for Giants

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell hopes to make the most of their home-ground advantage this Saturday in Launceston, while knowing the venue won't bother GWS.

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AFL coaches pleased with holding-the-ball clarification

AFL officials have given clubs greater clarity on the holding-the-ball rule tweak, a move applauded by coaches Michael Voss, Brad Scott and Alastair Clarkson.

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Collingwood star Bobby Hill OK after training scare

Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill has injured his ankle at training, but the star Collingwood forward is still expected to play in Monday's clash with Melbourne.

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