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Bulldogs lose Smith, regain Weightman for Power clash

The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are without big names for Gather Round, while desperate Fremantle and Gold Coast have swung the axe at selection.

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Injured Richmond star Lynch out for three months

Injured Richmond star Tom Lynch will be sidelined for at least three months as his coach Damien Hardwick expressed surprise he was charged by the AFL.

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Richmond going full-steam ahead despite injuries: Coach

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says his club will continue attacking the season at full power, despite a spate of injuries.

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Geelong's Rohan accepts one-game sling tackle ban

Geelong's Gary Rohan won't head to the AFL tribunal and will instead cop a one-game ban for a sling tackle, missing Sunday's clash with West Coast.

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Rose tells Macarthur to bring cup final mindset

Lachlan Rose wants Macarthur to make the A-League Men finals and says the club's early-season exploits in the Australia Cup prove they can match it with anyone.

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Kangaroos hope Thomas can imitate De Goey turnaround

Tarryn Thomas is again in the spotlight but Alastair Clarkson thinks the North Melbourne midfielder can still emulate Jordan De Goey's career resurrection.

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Fremantle forecast brutal battle against Gold Coast

After being told by their coach to toughen up, Fremantle midfielder James Aish is forecasting a brutal AFL battle against Gold Coast.

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Gather Round opens with Walsh's return for Blues

Adelaide is heaving for Gather Round, which kicks off in earnest when the Crows take on the Blues.

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Can the AFL's Gather Round reconnect with suburban and country footy more successfully than previous attempts?

With games being played at Norwood Oval and the minuscule Mt Barker Oval, the professionalised AFL is nodding towards its origins in paddocks and fields in regional towns.

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AFL boss vows relentless pursuit of racial abusers

The AFL is vowing to relentlessly pursue racial abusers as players and coaches ponder the best way to stamp out race-based vilification.

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Voss says McKay tribunal win 'worth throw at stumps'

Carlton coach Michael Voss says every player in the AFL, not just Harry McKay, needs to be more careful with head-high contact.

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Former footballer Troy Bond calls on AFL to address racism after four players allegedly faced social media abuse

On the eve of an historic weekend for the AFL, a former player has vented his frustrations with a game that has long been marred by racial vilification against its Indigenous players.

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Gather Round a winner before ball bounces: AFL boss

Before a ball is bounced, South Australia's premier and the chief of the AFL are already hailing the inaugural Gather Round as a success.

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Crows captain hints at marquee match-up against Blues

The opening game of the AFL's Gather Round could bring a marquee match-up between Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson and his Carlton counterpart Patrick Cripps.

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Longmire calls for calm amid McCartin speculation

Sydney are no closer to formulating a return-to-play timeline for defender Paddy McCartin, who suffered the 10th concussion of his AFL career on Saturday.

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AFL to keep lobbying for federal funds for Tasmania bid

The AFL will continue to lobby the federal government for funds to help build a stadium in Tasmania that will pave the way for a top-flight team in the state.

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North's Thomas has decision to make on future: AFL boss

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas has a decision to make after the player posted a video of himself flouting road rules.

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Saints' selection headache as Membrey nears recovery

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon faces an "interesting decision" as the returning Tim Membrey jostles with the Saints' in-form young forwards for a place in the side.

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Witts still sore as hot and cold Suns weigh up options

Gold Coast are treating influential ruckman Jarrod Witts' prolonged soreness with caution ahead of a crucial AFL Gather Round clash with Fremantle.

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Day, Rohan to challenge AFL dangerous tackle bans

Hawthorn's Will Day and Geelong's Gary Rohan will front the AFL tribunal in a bid to have their respective rough conduct charges downgraded.

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What, we worry? Dockers urged to focus on the present

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says they need a shift in mindset as the Dockers deal with a poor opening month in the AFL.

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Giant spray not a habit as Kingsley seeks GWS response

Adam Kingsley will weigh up a debut for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman as GWS aim for a stronger display to snap a three-match losing streak against Hawthorn.

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Fit-again Brown gives Demons AFL selection headache

Key tall Ben Brown is back in the selection mix for Melbourne's clash with Essendon as Simon Goodwin ponders the make-up of his most effective forward-line.

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Dylan Brown wants Parramatta to play 'boring' footy

Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown says sticking to the "boring" game plan is the way forward for the Eels in 2023.

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AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan condemns racial vilification of players as Fremantle Dockers, Brisbane Lions call out abuse

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says abuse of players must stop as a further four comments are subject to online comments.

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