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Lights out as Lions win after Gabba blackout

Play had to be halted for nearly 40 minutes midway through the final quarter at the Gabba after a power outage before Brisbane went on to beat Melbourne.

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Canberra United back in A-League Women finals race after points deduction is overturned on appeal

The club was deducted three points for an illegal substitution last month, but Football Australia has found in its favour after an appeal.

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Kangaroos expect fierce response from star Docker Fyfe

Two-time Brownlow medallist and Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is being backed to silence his critics when the Dockers take on North Melbourne.

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Coach Juric buoyed by Sydney's ALW steely edge

Ante Juric is impressed by Sydney FC's ability to keep fighting as they overcome injury and suspension to be in the hunt for a third-straight ALW premiership.

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Fumbling Eagles urged to be braver and cleaner

West Coast will be aiming to snap a club-record equalling nine-match losing streak when they take on GWS at Optus Stadium in round two.

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Bevo's Bulldogs on guard for stopgap Saints mix

St Kilda are still without injured forwards Max King and Tim Membrey but the Western Bulldogs defenders won't let their guard down in their round-two clash.

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Magpie speed just one part of the puzzle: Port coach

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says controlling Collingwood's speed will be just one key factor in their MCG match.

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Crows to avoid the bump after McAdam ban: coach Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks admits lingering disappointment at Shane McAdam's three-game ban due to perceived inconsistency in the tribunal process.

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Bombers to build Stringer towards AFL return

Jake Stringer will play in the VFL rather than face Gold Coast but Essendon are adamant it will hold him in good stead to shine later in the AFL season.

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Sydney co-captain Mills tips Swans to fill Buddy vacuum

Sydney co-captain Callum Mills is confident Sydney can cover the absence of veteran key forwards Lance Franklin and Sam Reid in Sunday's clash with Hawthorn.

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Tas govt knew 'from day one' stadium was key to AFL bid

Tasmania has been pushing to host the AFL's newest team but the motives behind a contentious multi-million dollar stadium have once again raised questions.

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Carlton star Adam Saad reveals he loves playing AFL during Ramadan

After racking up a game-high 29 disposals in Carlton's win over Geelong, Adam Saad says Ramadan forces him to focus more on preparation and small, but vital, details in his game.

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Judd McVee's WA family celebrates football star's MCG debut for Melbourne Demons

With huge names due to return for the Melbourne Demons' round two clash with Brisbane, many predicted debutante Judd McVee would be lucky to hold his spot — but his family never doubted it.

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Kangaroos stand down Tarryn Thomas again

North Melbourne have stood down Tarryn Thomas again after determining he failed to make sufficient progress in his respectful-behaviour education program.

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Blues 'significant' win could be AFL turning point

Carlton coach Michael Voss is hopeful the Blues' narrow win over Geelong can be a launching pad towards greater AFL success this season.

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Scott says no panic stations yet for winless Geelong

Chris Scott has a "quiet confidence" that Geelong will get their AFL premiership defence back on track after slipping to a 0-2 record after two rounds.

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Is Brisbane big enough for both codes? AFL’s Lions stare down challenge from NRL

The game against Melbourne clashes with the Dolphins-Broncos derby on Friday night and should provide an early-season barometer

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Carlton holds off fast-finishing Cats to prevail in tight contest

Carlton have resisted a Jeremy Cameron-inspired Geelong comeback to end a horror run in tight contests with an eight-point victory.

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Carlton hold off Cameron's Cats in AFL thriller

Carlton's Charlie Curnow has kicked five goals and Geelong's Jeremy Cameron six in an AFL shootout as the Blues hung on to beat the Cats by eight points.

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Melbourne recall big guns for clash against Lions

Melbourne have recalled a trio of premiership stars for their bumper AFL fixture against a Brisbane side bolstered by the return of captain Dayne Zorko.

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Dockers coach Longmuir lashes 'unfair' Fyfe criticism

Nat Fyfe went goalless against St Kilda in his first game as a full-time forward but coach Justin Longmuir is fully backing the dual Brownlow Medallist.

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Lawrie says Dragons players ready to fight for Griffin

Blake Lawrie says he's made it clear he wants to fight to help coach Anthony Griffin keep his job as St George Illawarra canvas available replacements for 2024.

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Chris Fagan's Lions out to prove they're no AFL fluke

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows his AFL side can dispel all doubters when Melbourne visit the Gabba on Friday.

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Hardwick leans on GWS coach Kingsley for Crows tips

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has turned to GWS counterpart and ex-assistant Adam Kingsley for some tips on Adelaide after the Giants beat the Crows first up.

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St Kilda AFL injury merry-go-round continues

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is expecting the best version of the Western Bulldogs in round two at Marvel Stadium, despite a heavy first-match loss to Melbourne.

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