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Rankine will be better for the run: Crows coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his star player Izak Rankine will be better for the run after a subdued comeback from a four-game suspension.

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'Pretty encouraging': understated and unbeaten Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is well satisfied with an unbeaten start to the season featuring two precious away wins.

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Van Egmond unloads on Wanderers after Adelaide loss

Interim Western Sydney coach Gary van Egmond has launched a blistering attack on his team after their 4-2 loss to Adelaide United.

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Fitzgibbon defends Sharks' record against big clubs

Craig Fitzgibbon has been forced to again defend Cronulla's record against fellow premiership heavyweights, after last week's sixth-straight loss to Penrith.

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'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

Mac Andrew's off-the-ball conduct has been a sore point in an otherwise impressive start to the season from big AFL improvers Gold Coast.

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Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Nick Watson kicked the last goal of the game and was involved in an animated exchange with Sydney fans after Hawthorn's 17-point victory at the MCG.

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Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Brody Mihocek is loving his fresh start at Melbourne and is eyeing a reunion with former Collingwood teammate Mason Cox when the Demons face Fremantle.

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'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

GWS have focused on contested possession and clearances as keys to beating St Kilda after being outplayed by the Western Bulldogs in those areas.

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Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

After hitting form in a hard-fought win over Sydney, Hawthorn face an extended 18-day wait for their next fixture because of a bye in round three.

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'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time

Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience.

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Baker's crumb helps Bulldogs pip Adelaide in thriller

The Western Bulldogs have withstood a late charge to down the Crows by six points in their AFL clash in Adelaide.

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Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.

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'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.

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Rowell to see specialist for his broken finger

Gold Coast's reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell will see a specialist to determine the timeline of his comeback from a broken finger.

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Confident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge

An Adelaide veteran says his confident club is embracing the challenge of hosting the red-hot Western Bulldogs.

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'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

Josh Carr has admitted making a mistake in the lead-up to his first game as Port Adelaide's head coach.

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Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.

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Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

The Tasmania Devils are only days away from their inaugural VFL game, viewed as a key building block ahead of entry into the AFL in 2028.

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From the Pocket: Andrew Dillon needs authenticity and nuance, not AFL talking points

The AFL boss will never be the type of leader to banter with comedians but there are issues in the game that require decisive leadership

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Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast

Coach Alastair Clarkson is still mulling over his team to face West Coast on Sunday, with George Wardlaw looking to break into the winning line-up.

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'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is warning his players about any false sense of security of meeting an injury-hit Sydney at the MCG.

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Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs

Global stars Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined AFL grand final entertainment in recent years, and there are calls for Aussie acts to take top billing.

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Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.

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Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons

Jagga Smith shadowed Carlton midfield star Sam Walsh during his time out with a knee injury and is reaping the benefits early in his AFL career.

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Irish champion calls for International Rules return

Retired Irish star Zach Tuohy insists International Rules would have significant support from players if AFL and GAA officials committed to reviving the series.

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