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The Brisbane Lions' key forwards have put their own spin on the AFL's traditional 'spearhead' role

The hunt for a "spearhead" key forward is as old as footy itself but, with its unique forward line, the Brisbane Lions are revolutionising the role, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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'I died for 28 minutes after a heart attack and had an out-of-body experience'

Phill Zdybel can recall what he saw when he dropped dead for 28 minutes in front of his own son in the middle of a basketball game and he didn’t see any white lights or heavenly figures

Daily Mirror

Danny Frawley's family calls on AFL to act quickly on CTE as Senate concussion inquiry continues

The family of late AFL player Danny Frawley, who suffered from CTE, urges the league to take immediate action to prevent the neurodegenerative disease among its participants.

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Australian Medical Association supports concussion passport for contact sports after death of SA footballer

The peak body for doctors has supported the idea of a concussion passport for athletes who play contact sports after the death of a South Australian footballer at the weekend.

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AFL ‘not doing enough’ to manage concussion and brain trauma effects, wife of late coach tells inquiry

Anita Frawley tells parliamentary inquiry the AFL was ‘fantastic’ in caring for her family but needs to do more for other players

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Tasmania set to get state AFL team after decades of dreams as funding for new Hobart stadium locked in

With a 23,000-seat stadium being built in Hobart's city centre, the island state has cleared the last of many, many hurdles set for it by the AFL. Here's what it all means for the state's long-held team ambitions.

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Federal cash tipped for Hobart stadium, AFL team looms

The federal government will reportedly announce funding for a new stadium in Hobart, paving the way for the AFL to grant Tasmania entry into the competition.

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Never-say-die Collingwood outrun Essendon in Anzac Day classic

In front of a huge crowd of 95,179 at the MCG, the Magpies again show their killer instinct to come from 28 points behind in the final quarter

The Guardian - AU

Ryan McGowan says St Johnstone's showing against Hibs was better but "still not where we want to be"

Saints picked up a point in interim manager Steven MacLean's first game in charge

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South Australian country footballer Antonio Loiacono dies after on-field collision

Antonio Loiacono was flown to Royal Adelaide hospital on Saturday night, but died on Sunday

The Guardian - AU

Swans' injury crisis deepens with Robbie Fox concussed

Sydney coach John Longmire is demanding a better performance from his players in Saturday's clash with GWS despite the team nursing a big injury toll.

AAP

Young South Australian footballer dies after on-field clash

Tributes are flowing for a young Adelaide Hills football who died over the weekend after a collision during a game on Saturday.

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Young SA footballer dies after on-field clash

Tributes are flowing for a young Adelaide Hills football who died over the weekend after a collision during a game on Saturday.

AAP

Magpies, Bombers gear up for monster Anzac Day clash

A huge crowd is expected at the MCG for the traditional Anzac Day clash as Collingwood and Essendon both try to continue their strong starts to the AFL season.

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Systems and smarts have Ross Lyon defying stats to put his winning stamp on St Kilda

St Kilda’s reborn coach has managed to loosen up his side of unheralded players while tightening the screws to make them winners

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AFL Round-Up: Fremantle's season in jeopardy, Geelong look like themselves at last, St Kilda's ceiling lifts again

Concerns in the west for the flailing Dockers, a Cats awakening in Geelong and St Kilda remain a sensation — but the best is yet to come. We digest the week that was.

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Suns' King finds new gears after year on AFL outer

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says Ben King only realised his physical limits during a year on the AFL sidelines and is now beginning to experience the benefits.

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Suns' crucial win over North soured by Miller injury

Ben King has kick five goals in an emphatic Gold Coast win over North Melbourne but a potentially serious leg injury to leader Touk Miller dampened the mood.

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Duncan cleared as Jonas, Ward handed AFL bans

Tom Jonas and Callan Ward have been handed one-match AFL bans for rough conduct but Mitch Duncan is free to play next week after a collision with Robbie Fox.

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Thunderbirds beat Fever in last-second netball thriller

English recruit Eleanor Cardwell has produced a spectacular sequence goals to lead the Adelaide Thunderbirds to a 64-63 win over West Coast in Super Netball.

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St Kilda strangle wayward Carlton to stay top in AFL

St Kilda's manic pressure has stood up against Carlton at Marvel Stadium, with the Saints securing a 22-point win to retain top spot on the AFL ladder.

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Adelaide snatch victory from Hawthorn in AFL nail-biter

The Adelaide Crows have kicked two late goals to beat Hawthorn by three points at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.

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Demons stars Gawn, Oliver cleared to face Richmond

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and star midfielder Clayton Oliver have trained freely and will take their place in Monday's vital match against Richmond at the MCG.

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Roar finals hopes on line in 'do-or-die' Sydney clash

Socceroos hopeful Kai Trewin will have a big role to play as Brisbane look to force themselves into ALM finals contention by beating Sydney at Suncorp Stadium.

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Magpies call up Kreuger for Essendon ruck battle

Craig McRae rates Essendon's Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips the best ruck duo in the AFL but has backed Nathan Kreuger to tackle the imposing pair on Anzac Day.

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