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Scott says Bombers captaincy call lies with Heppell

Incumbent Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will stay in the role for a seventh AFL season if he wants to, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.

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Cook urges Blues to embrace Ange's 'big club' mentality

Carlton chief executive Brian Cook wants his AFL outfit to embrace being a "big club" - just like Ange Postecoglou's Scottish soccer giants Celtic.

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Third alleged sex victim to testify against footy great

Another witness is expected to accuse Australian rules football great Barry Cable of sexually abusing them during a civil trial.

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Harley Bennell eyes last shot at AFL career

Former Gold Coast, Fremantle and Melbourne player Harley Bennell has signed with VFL club Port Melbourne in an attempt to revive his stalled AFL career.

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Jets buoyed by big ALW win with Perth in sights

New coach Gary van Egmond was pleased with the performance.

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Time frame on Carlton gun's AFL return still unclear

Carlton haven't deviated from a plan to reassess Sam Walsh's fitness after the opening month of the AFL season, as he plots a comeback after back surgery.

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Footy legend told alleged sex victim she was 'lucky'

Football great Barry Cable is alleged to have told a teenager she was lucky and would eventually thank him when sexually abusing her more than 50 years ago.

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Ziebell headed back to Kangaroos' back-line

New North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has challenged veteran Jack Ziebell to "reinvent" himself as a player leading into his 15th AFL season.

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Kinnoull manager Alan Cameron enjoyed professional performance against Kennoway as Jon Clark earns "excellent" debut praise

The Perth side sit fourth in the First Division standings following their latest successful Saturday afternoon

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Impressive Jets too strong for ALW leaders Western United

It was a confident Newcastle performance.

Newcastle Herald

Jets beat sluggish United to shake ALW premiership race

A slow start has seen Western United suffer back-to-back losses for the first time as the ALW table-toppers lost 2-0 to Newcastle in Ballarat on Wednesday.

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Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon eyes contract renewal

Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon enters his 13th AFL season at full fitness and is keen to renew his contract with the South Australian club.

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New arrivals to hit ground running after Jets close A-League transfer window with flurry of signings

"It felt like we were in the English Premier League on deadline day."

Newcastle Herald

Kangaroos focused on AFL task despite off-field issues

Serious allegations against North Melbourne young gun Tarryn Thomas are among the off-field issues facing the AFL club during an important pre-season campaign.

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Cochrane to step down as chairman of AFL's Suns

After nine years serving Gold Coast's board, Tony Cochrane will step down as Suns chairman after round one of the AFL season.

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Football legend Barry Cable facing sex abuse trial

Australian Rules football great Barry Cable is set to face a civil trial in Perth over allegations he sexually abused a girl more than 50 years ago.

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Woman alleges Barry Cable attempted to rape her at Perth Football Club, court documents reveal

A woman who alleges former Aussie Rules great Barry Cable sexually abused her says he attempted to rape her in the change room of the Perth Football Club in the early 1970s.

Newcastle Herald

Rejuvenated Jets have sights set on revenge

"We are at a completely different stage of the season now."

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Nat Fyfe steps down as Dockers captain after six years

Alex Pearce and Andrew Brayshaw are the leading contenders to become Fremantle's next AFL captain after Nat Fyfe stepped down from the role.

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Fremantle Dockers captain Nat Fyfe steps down from role following 'challenging' year

Fremantle's second longest serving AFL captain Nat Fyfe confirms he will stand down from the role, in an effort to focus on his own form and fitness.

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JackJumpers NBL star Magette to undergo surgery

Tasmania JackJumpers gun Josh Magette will have surgery after specialists confirmed he had suffered a broken cheekbone and fractured eye socket.

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WA legend Barry Cable hit with sexual abuse allegations

WA football legend Barry Cable has been declared bankrupt and is facing allegations he repeatedly sexually abused a Perth teenager during his playing days.

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Wanderers sign Milanovic ahead of transfer-window close

Midfielder Nicolas Milanovic has left Western United for Western Sydney on the final day of the A-League Men transfer period.

Newcastle Herald

Time will tell as Jets eye extended road trip under new coach

They face Western United Wednesday night then Perth on Sunday.

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Fremantle's Brayshaw excited by skills of Jackson

Fremantle's prized recruit Luke Jackson is already impressing his teammates, fuelling hopes the club can make the top four in the upcoming AFL season.

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