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AFL Round-Up: Collingwood here to thrill, Jason Horne-Francis explodes, big Bulldogs left behind

After an AFL pre-season of bold proclamations and lofty promises, some teams leave round one with their prospects emboldened while others search for answers. We digest the week that was.

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City stumble as Macarthur eke out valuable ALM draw

Macarthur have grabbed a point in a gritty 1-1 draw with Melbourne City in the A-League Men.

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Liam Gordon: St Johnstone's first half display against Kilmarnock "nowhere near good enough"

Drey Wright's fantastic second half strike managed to salvage a point for Saints at Rugby Park

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Saints upset Fremantle to mark Lyon's return as coach

Ross Lyon was all smiles after leading St Kilda to a stunning 15-point upset of Fremantle in the first game of his second stint in charge of the Saints.

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'Walla' thrills Bombers in big opening win over Hawks

The biggest cheer of Essendon's win over Hawthorn came when Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti ran onto the ground in the last quarter.

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Greene fires as brave Giants overrun Crows in AFL

GWS have overrun Adelaide to secure a rousing 16-point victory on a day of injury carnage in Giants coach Adam Kingsley's first game in charge.

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Blues star reveals concerns over slippery MCG turf

Carlton defender Sam Docherty, who has a history of knee injuries, was on edge before playing on the recently relaid MCG turf in round one.

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Ablett Sr speaks of concussion toll from AFL career

AFL great Gary Ablett Sr says he has suffered significant brain damage and has contacted prominent concussion campaigner Peter Jess about his health issues.

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Concussion risk hits home for ABC broadcaster Mark Foreman who suffered bleed on the brain playing football

With multiple class actions by former AFL stars throwing a spotlight on concussion risks, ABC radio producer and former amateur footballer Mark Foreman knows the risks aren't limited to the top flight.

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Hamilton Accies didn't deserve anything from Ayr clash, admits boss John Rankin

The 2-0 defeat by the Honest Men leaves Accies rooted to the foot of the Championship table

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Kilmarnock 1 St Johnstone 1: Drey Wright screamer saves Saints at Rugby Park

The Perth side were terrible in the first half but Wright levelled proceedings with a great strike after the break

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Sloan, Sullivan give Dragons hope after Broncos loss

St George Illawarra fell away badly in the final minutes in a 22-point loss to Brisbane but two young guns shone to give Dragons fans hope of a bright future.

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Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.

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Stuart Dew blasts his soft Suns after Swans hiding

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has accused his side of looking for the easy options after a 49-point loss to Sydney in their AFL season opener.

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Buddy's boot sets tone as Swans thumps Suns

Lance Franklin has kicked the game's first two goals and Dane Rampe dominated early to set up a 49-point Sydney AFL win on the Gold Coast.

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Pickett under fire for high bump in Dees' win over Dogs

Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny for a high bump that flattened Bailey Smith during Melbourne's 50-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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Magpies shine in Super Netball opener win over Swifts

Collingwood have opened the new Super Netball season with a 71-63 victory over the NSW Swifts in Melbourne.

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Brisbane coach perplexed by heavy AFL loss to Port

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has questioned a lack of effort in his side's 54-point loss to Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

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Roar beat Western United, keep ALM finals hopes alive

Brisbane have dominated Western United with a late strike by Jay O'Shea securing a controversial 1-0 ALM victory at Redcliffe.

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Glory down Phoenix to keep ALW finals in sight

American forward Cyera Hintzen has kept Perth Glory's A-League Women finals dream alive, scoring the game's only goal in a 1-0 win at Wellington Phoenix.

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Kangaroos cling on to beat Eagles in AFL opener

Alastair Clarkson has enjoyed a winning start to life at North Melbourne, with the Kangaroos beating a lacklustre West Coast by five points in their AFL opener.

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GWS coach Kingsley sounds 'tsunami' warning for Crows

GWS coach Adam Kingsley hopes his back-to-the-future game plan will have Adelaide panicking at Giants Stadium in round one.

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Mariners out to end AAMI Park dry spell against Victory

Central Coast haven't won at AAMI Park since 2014, but facing A-League Men battlers Melbourne Victory provides the perfect opportunity to snap that winless run.

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Familiar nerves accompany Brad Scott's Bombers debut

Essendon coach Brad Scott is embracing some familiar nerves as he prepares to lead the Bombers for the first time in their AFL season opener against Hawthorn.

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Saints coach Lyon on guard for 'enemy' Fyfe

Two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe will begin life as a permanent forward when he lines up against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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