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AFL keen to tighten rule on smothers after Maynard case

The AFL wants club feedback on a number of proposed rule changes, including a tightening of what is allowed when a player tries to smother an opponent's kick.

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High-flying Glory plan to flip ALW script on Sky Blues

Sitting top of the A-League Women, in-form Perth Glory believe they can continue their winning ways as they host powerhouse Sydney FC.

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Aloisi brothers' first date a high-stakes family affair

Ross Aloisi will coach against his brother John for the first time, the rookie head coach's Brisbane in a far rosier position than last-placed Western United.

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Irankunda critics should lay off teen ALM star: Gauci

Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci has called for critics to cut a bit of slack for the club's under-pressure teenage prodigy Nestory Irankunda.

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Lyon-hearted Saints out to prove AFL critics wrong

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is bullish about his side's prospects for the 2024 AFL season, despite doubters already writing them off as finals contenders.

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Reunited big men are ready to ruck and roll at Richmond

Richmond captain Toby Nankervis has welcomed Sam Naismith into the fold, the pair reunited seven years after the former left Sydney for more AFL opportunities.

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Bulldogs star Bailey Smith to miss 2024 AFL season

The Western Bulldogs' midfield depth will be tested in 2024 after young star Bailey Smith sustained a serious knee injury, which will sideline him for a year.

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Ruck star Sean Darcy signs Dockers deal to 2030

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has inked a new six-year contract extension with the AFL club despite strong interest from Geelong.

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Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies

Gold Coast AFLW star Kalinda Howarth has signed a two-year deal with Collingwood, leaving room for young Brisbane midfielder Ella Smith to join the Suns.

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Tigers captain Nankervis to lead with physical style

Toby Nankervis wants to let his physical style of play set an example for Richmond teammates as he takes over as the AFL club's sole captain.

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Membrey, King set to rekindle Saints partnership

Tim Membrey and Max King rarely played together for St Kilda last season but are on track to resume their dangerous attacking partnership in 2024.

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AFL rivals Magpies, Tigers to open pre-season series

Collingwood will get their AFL premiership defence under way when they open the pre-season series with a match against rivals Richmond at Ikon Park.

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Grimes call leaves Nankervis as Tigers' sole skipper

Toby Nankervis will be Richmond's sole captain for the 2024 AFL season after Dylan Grimes stepped down from his position as joint leader.

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Cripps sees Silvagni role in Blues' AFL flag pursuit

Third-generation Carlton player Jack Silvagni's position came under threat last season but captain Patrick Cripps believes his teammate has a key role to play.

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Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to unsafe pitch

The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.

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Stamatelopoulos, Taylor star as ALM Jets down Phoenix

The Newcastle Jets have pulled off their best win of the A-League Men season, a 3-0 away victory over surprise leaders Wellington Phoenix.

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Perth beat Melbourne City to go top of A-League Women

Perth have beaten Melbourne City 3-1 to overtake their hosts at the top of the ALW, while Western United's Taranto sisters inspired victory over Adelaide.

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Talbot red card should have stood: Glory coach Stajcic

Melbourne City defender Callum Talbot should not have had his sending-off downgraded in his side's 2-1 ALM win over Perth, Glory coach Alen Stajcic insists.

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Rudan wants resurgent Wanderers to build home fortress

Marko Rudan knows his Western Sydney Wanderers side can only maintain their hot home form if they get the right backing from the stands.

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Leckie scores the winner as Melb City beat Glory 2-1

VAR was the centre of attention in the first half as Melbourne City notched their second win on the trot with a 2-1 victory over Perth Glory.

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Wanderers' red-hot Harding sinks Mariners in ALW clash

Western Sydney Wanderers striker Sophie Harding has continued her career-best form with two goals in their 3-0 A-League Women's win over Central Coast.

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McDiarmid Park is turning into a fortress again for St Johnstone

This piece is an extract from yesterday's McDiarmid Memo newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Thursday.

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Renewed call for stadium's GST exemption

Tasmania's treasurer has doubled down on his calls for the federal government to provide a GST exemption for Hobart stadium funding.

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Zawada set to return for shock ALM leaders Wellington

Already top of the A-League Men table, Wellington Phoenix should benefit from the return of star Polish striker Oskar Zawada for the visit of Newcastle Jets.

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New ALW coach Smith wants to get Western Utd firing

Six games into the season, former Western Sydney mentor Kat Smith has been charged with kickstarting Western United's A-League Women campaign.

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