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Refreshed Victory ready for ALW grand final rematch

Melbourne Victory will face Central Coast for the first time since their A-League Women grand final defeat and a massive squad overhaul.

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Crows to accelerate contract talks with coach Nicks

Adelaide chairman John Olsen says the Crows will soon accelerate talks with head coach Matthew Nicks about a contract extension.

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Lions snubbed but AFL explains lack of prime-time games

Reigning AFL premiers Brisbane could feature more in prime-time in the last nine rounds of 2026 after being largely snubbed from Thursday and Friday nights.

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AFL shrugs off Rankine missing spicy Magpies-Crows game

AFL minor premiers Adelaide will open their 2026 campaign with a grudge match against Collingwood at the MCG, although there will be one very notable absentee.

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Giants star set for 'unprecedented' off-season surgery

Josh Kelly is set to miss at least the first half of the 2026 season following hip surgery, one of three GWS stars to go under the knife in the off-season.

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Crows, Port to bookend AFL Gather Round

The AFL has released the fixture for Gather Round, when all 18 clubs play in South Australia.

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'Distressing' toll on A-League Women players revealed

Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop believes the lack of stability and full-time professionalism in the league amplifies psychological distress faced by players.

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Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy

The AFL stood down Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn, who has had sexual assault charges dropped, for the duration of his rape case.

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WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars

Melbourne Stars were favourites for a WBBL victory against Adelaide after Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland scored fifties but rain had the final say.

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Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.

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Richmond to host 'home' AFL games in Tasmania

Richmond will play a home game in Tasmania for the next two AFL seasons in a multi-million deal.

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AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move

Despite pushback from fans and past players, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says clubs have responded positively to the league's wildcard finals shake-up.

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Roar go fourth on ALM ladder after thumping Jets

Brisbane Roar showcased their attacking wares with a 3-0 win over Newcastle, with central defender Lucas Herrington scoring a beauty from a corner.

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Victory import sinks Wanderers with stunning hat-trick

Melbourne Victory have ensured the 200-game coaching milestone of Jeff Hopkins was a memorable one, with the team coming from behind to produce a 4-1 win.

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Griffiths confident of returning Perth to past glory

Glory are winless and haven't scored a goal for the past three games, but interim coach Adam Griffiths is confident he will guide the team to greener pastures.

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Mariners youngster produces screamer to beat Glory

Central Coast have posted their second win under interim coach Warren Moon, with Bailey Brandtman's screamer firing them to a 1-0 win over Perth.

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Reds back to their winning ways against Wanderers

Two goals in the space of five minutes in the second half steered Adelaide United to a 2-0 A-League Men win over the visiting Western Sydney Wanderers.

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Jansen continues hot run as Roar women sink Glory

Bente Jansen has scored two goals in the space of three minutes as Brisbane Roar made it two wins on the trot with a 3-2 victory over Perth.

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New Blue's big call pays off with finals berth

Former Gold Coast captain Tara Bohanna's call to leave the Suns for Carlton is paying off big-time with an AFLW finals appearance approaching.

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Injuries, short breaks won't affect City's derby prep

Melbourne City's Aurelio Vidmar and Andrew Nabbout insist tight turnarounds and mounting injuries won't affect them in their derby against Melbourne Victory.

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How new coach Carr is driving Port Adelaide's remodel

Josh Carr, about to oversee his first official training session as Port Adelaide's head coach, is bullish about his remodelled off-field support staff.

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Competing with Mata a welcome test for Victory recruit

Melbourne Victory recruit Denis Genreau and star signing Juan Mata are both attacking midfielders, but it's a welcome competition for places.

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North address Hawks' AFLW snubbing of star Garner

North Melbourne have addressed Hawthorn's post-game snubbing of superstar Jasmine Garner's 100th game that Hawks coach Daniel Webster conceded was a mistake.

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'No idea': Tasmania Devils boss on stadium vote result

The chief executive of the Tasmania Devils remains uncertain if state parliament will vote for a stadium vital for entry to the AFL and AFLW.

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'He hasn't been kicked out': Port coach on flag captain

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says his premiership teammate and sacked board member Warren Tredrea hasn't been "kicked out" of the AFL club.

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