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Cats optimistic Holmes plays in AFL GF

Geelong are optimistic young gun Max Holmes has avoided serious injury and will be fit to play in the AFL grand final.

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McStay gone but Lions see positive future

Brisbane are out of the finals and free agent Dan McStay is set to leave, but Lions coach Chris Fagan is optimistic about his AFL club's prospects next year.

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Cats smash Lions to book grand final berth

Geelong have booked their second AFL grand final appearance in three years after smashing the Brisbane Lions in the preliminary final by 71 points at the MCG.

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Cats optimistic Holmes will play AFL GF

Geelong's Max Holmes injured his hamstring in the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane but the Cats are hopeful he'll be available for the looming decider.

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Skyrocketing airfares mean diehard Collingwood fans make pilgrimage to SCG, any way they can

Interstate ticketholders for Saturday’s AFL preliminary final in Sydney had to think outside the box to get there

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Josh Carr jumps back from Freo to Port

Josh Carr has left his coaching post at Fremantle to become Port Adelaide's new midfield coach.

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Dockers keen to land Jackson and keep Lobb

Fremantle are set to lose a host of players during the upcoming trade period, but they don't want Rory Lobb to be one of them.

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High-wire Magpies face stern SCG test

Collingwood will relish the challenge of taking on Sydney at the SCG in their preliminary final after a season of defying expectations.

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Magpie duo in car crash on AFL final eve

Collingwood players Beau McCreery and Josh Carmichael have been involved in a car crash on the eve of their AFL preliminary final against Sydney.

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After very different seasons, Fremantle and West Coast head into the AFL trade and draft period with common goal

With the Dockers rejecting Rory Lobb's trade request while eyeing the potential addition of Luke Jackson, Tom Wildie examines what looms as a crucial trade and draft period for both WA clubs.

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Brisbane Lions say they won't get caught out again by the Geelong Cats in the AFL preliminary final

Many experts say its harder to win a preliminary final than the grand final itself. The Lions say the won't get caught out again by the Geelong Cats in tonight's AFL preliminary final.

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Collingwood’s rise is anchored by the fortitude of those involved in the Do Better report

Without the review, which found a systemic culture of racism at the club, the Magpies’ vision, purpose and ideals would not have been unified this season

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Key Lions return, minimal prelim changes

Brisbane will regain Joe Daniher and Oscar McInerney for their AFL preliminary final against Geelong, while the Cats, Magpies and Swans named unchanged teams.

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Geelong to send tagger to Lions star Neale

Geelong coach Chris Scott believes it would be like playing "Russian roulette" to not send a tagger to Brisbane Lions midfield star Lachie Neale.

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Swans backline to turn defence into attack

Dane Rampe is confident Sydney can turn a height advantage in their backline into a weapon in their preliminary final against Collingwood on Saturday.

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Dockers knock back Lobb AFL trade request

Contracted Fremantle tall Rory Lobb has had his AFL trade request rejected, but teammates Griffin Logue and Blake Acres are set to depart.

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Lions heed lessons to spark AFL finals run

It wasn't just Dayne Zorko that took stock after a jarring final-round AFL loss to Melbourne that proved a turning point for Brisbane's unlikely finals run.

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Magpies' minds back on the AFL job at hand

Distractions are everywhere in September, but Collingwood coach Craig McRae has knocked them on the head leading into the AFL preliminary final against Sydney.

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Fresh faces rejuvenating AFL Cats: Duncan

Geelong have decreased their reliance on Joel Selwood and Patrick Dangerfield as fresh faces emerge, with fellow veteran Mitch Duncan saying it's rejuvenating.

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Retired AFL legend Eddie Betts is back in the game – and may win his first premiership as a coach

Retired AFL legend Eddie Betts has played 350 AFL games and kicked 640 goals – but he's not done yet. He may even win his first premiership after returning to the game as assistant coach for the Geelong Cats.

The Guardian - AU

AFL preliminary finals brim with possibility with grand final date for the taking

Collingwood’s now trademark energy will be tested in Sydney, while Brisbane again look to take their chances against a refreshed Geelong

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James Hird interviews for Essendon head coaching job

James Hird could make a return to Essendon in his former position as head coach after being interviewed for the vacant role by the club.

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Hird interviews for Essendon coaching job

James Hird has put his hand up for Essendon's vacant AFL head coach job and has already been interviewed by the Bombers' selection panel.

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Tas premier not worried by AFL delays

Tasmania's premier has indicated he's not concerned by delays over the island state's AFL licence bid, saying several matters are still being ironed out.

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Saints' Long seeks AFL switch to Suns

St Kilda utility Ben Long has joined a growing list of players seeking AFL trade moves in the off-season, expressing his desire to join Gold Coast.

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