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Saints unsure on Battle future as beefed-up offer looms

Josh Battle faces a huge decision on his AFL future with Hawthorn keen on luring him away from St Kilda, who are unclear on the free agent's intentions.

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Key pair ruled out of Blues' vital Saints clash

Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow has fallen short of a comeback from an ankle injury in time for the Blues' crucial AFL clash with St Kilda.

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Adelaide star Rachele remorseful after being axed

Adelaide forward Josh Rachele says he's remorseful after being dropped from the AFL side for repeatedly failing to adhere to the club's team-first values.

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Port fail to downgrade Houston's five-match AFL ban

The AFL Appeals Board have rejected Port Adelaide's argument than Dan Houston didn't receive a fair hearing at the AFL Tribunal, upholding his five-match ban.

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Curnow, Saad and McGovern all a chance for Blues

Carlton forward Charlie Curnow is a chance to return against St Kilda this week, while Sydney star Chad Warner and Hawthorn's Jack Scrimshaw have been named.

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Cattery trip could prove crucial in Eagles' coach race

West Coast will be missing key players Tom Barrass, Jeremy McGovern and Liam Ryan when they take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.

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Kangaroos ready to make Hawks earn finals berth

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson isn't particularly incentivised to end Hawthorn's season, but hopes his charges can make the Hawks earn a finals berth.

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Young Swan Amartey shakes off goal-drought concerns

Sydney star Joel Amartey has kicked six goals in seven games since reaching a career-best haul of nine against Adelaide, but the young Swan is refusing to fret.

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Dockers told not to get sucked into watching more footy

Fremantle need either Hawthorn, Carlton or the Western Bulldogs to lose this weekend to have any hope of reaching the AFL finals.

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Hawks hopeful on Day, Jiath returns for AFL finals

Hawthorn can guarantee themselves an AFL finals spot with victory over North Melbourne and could be bolstered by the return of two key players in September.

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Retiring Pickett joins Richmond's AFL departures

Richmond utility Marlion Pickett is retiring and will play his last game against Gold Coast, when some teammates could also play as Tigers for the final time.

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Demons to hone their 'dislike' of Collingwood

Melbourne have brought in club legend Hassa Mann to speak about his "dislike" of Collingwood ahead of their final-round clash at the MCG.

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Brisbane stalwart Zorko signs fresh deal for 2025

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract extension to continue his decorated AFL career with the Lions next season.

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Hawthorn unveil updated Reconciliation Action Plan

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers says the club is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that helps First Nations people thrive.

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From the Pocket: Western Bulldogs face up to unholy trinity with destiny in their own hands

The unpredictable Bulldogs have the coach, talent and firepower to be among the AFL premiership threats but are still to lock in a finals spot

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Cats' Irish star, luckless Tiger ruck retire from AFL

Geelong's Irish premiership star Zach Tuohy has become the latest AFL player to announce he will retire at the end of the 2024 season.

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Petracca meeting an 'eye-opener' for Demons: Lever

Melbourne's Jake Lever says he was shocked by reports Christian Petracca was disgruntled, but believes a recent meeting took a weight off the star's shoulders.

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Pies won't chase 'unrealistic' score in AFL finals bid

Collingwood need a massive win over Melbourne - and other results to fall their way - if they are to sneak into the AFL finals.

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Port Adelaide to appeal Houston's five-game suspension

Port Adelaide will appeal the five-game ban to All Australian defender Dan Houston but are yet to detail their reasoning.

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Don't change your ways, Eagles urge rampaging Reid

Harley Reid has been in trouble numerous times this season, but West Coast don't want the 19-year-old to tone down his aggressive mindset.

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Versatile Dog Lobb to again ruck in English's absence

Versatile ruck Rory Lobb will have at least another week back in the ruck with Western Bulldogs star Tim English to miss their clash with GWS.

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Blues hope for injury relief, Dockers still sidelined

Charlie Curnow and Adam Saad both face fitness tests to return for Carlton against St Kilda while Fremantle are without Josh Treacy again against Port Adelaide.

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North veteran Shiels calls time on AFL comeback

Announcing his retirement after 16 AFL seasons, North Melbourne veteran and Hawthorn premiership player Liam Shiels will say farewell when plays his old club.

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Giants star Coniglio ready for Bulldogs confrontation

Determined to secure a top-four finish, GWS star Stephen Coniglio won't let shoulder soreness stop him from causing trouble for the Western Bulldogs.

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Swans toss up resting players ahead of Crows clash

With one eye on the AFL finals and another on their Adelaide match, Sydney coach John Longmire is remaining pragmatic about resting tired players.

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