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AFL reconsiders rotating Gather Round host state

South Australia has sold out all nine AFL games for the inaugural edition of Gather Round, which could remain in the state next year and beyond.

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Giants' No.1 pick Aaron Cadman to make AFL debut

The wait is over for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman, who will make his AFL debut for GWS against Hawthorn.

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Victory's Goad ready to shine in ALW derby final

Melbourne Victory attacker Beattie Goad is thriving back in her home town and is confident the reigning A-League Women champions can hit stride in the finals.

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AFL Gather Round could return to Adelaide next year but Sydney and Perth are circling

The AFL's Gather Round is continuing to gather momentum — and Gillon McLachlan admits the league is now facing a selection headache of sorts, as it works out where the fixture will be held in future.

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City keen to seal ALM premiership in Mariners clash

Melbourne City will attempt to seal the A-League Men premiership when they take on Central Coast, who are still chasing a top-two spot.

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Kangaroos ready for Lions' AFL firepower

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has backed his freshly-reinforced backline to handle Brisbane's dynamic forwards.

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Bulldogs to stay on the road for Power, Freo clashes

The Western Bulldogs will face Port Adelaide in Adelaide then travel to Perth to take on Fremantle, but injured midfielder Bailey Smith will miss both games.

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Hinkley backs Wines, Jonas to rediscover AFL form

Ollie Wines and Tom Jonas have had slow starts to the AFL season but Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects the experienced pair to bounce back to form.

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Melbourne wary of Bombers gun Jake Stringer

Essendon match-winner Jake Stringer starred with 10 scoring shots from 15 disposals against GWS last week and looms as key to Saturday's contest with Melbourne.

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AFL Gather Round boosts SA tourism, but 'lost opportunity' for South East match

Victorians are already flooding across the border for the Gather Round matches being held in SA on the weekend, but some say a game should have been held in Mount Gambier.

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Wanderers keeper Thomas eyes more from peak ALM season

Western Sydney goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas says he's reached his best-ever level in the A-League Men as the Wanderers near a long-awaited finals return.

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Blues stunned by Crows in opening term onslaught

Carton coach Michael Voss says he saw no signs that the Blues would start so badly in the 56-point loss to Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

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Nicks rapt with Crows' win, gushes over Sebastian

Along with coaching Adelaide to a big win over Carlton to start Gather Round, Matthew Nicks also gushed over singer Guy Sebastian.

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Richmond coach sees opportunity in injury adversity

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick sees opportunity amid a spate of injuries entering their Gather Round encounter against Sydney at Adelaide Oval.

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Crows open AFL Gather Round with upset win over Blues

Adelaide's outstanding first quarter set up their 56-point win over Carlton on Thursday night to kick off the AFL's Gather Round.

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Adelaide beat Carlton by 56 points as AFL Gather Round begins with a Crows blitz

A scintillating first quarter from Adelaide sees the home side launch the AFL's Gather Round with an impressive 56-point win over Carlton.

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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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