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Essendon coach Ben Rutten remains in post, president Paul Brasher resigns after club's heavy loss to Port Adelaide

The struggling Essendon AFL club keeps coach Ben Rutten in place for now despite an 84-point defeat to Port Adelaide, however president Paul Brasher quits his role as pressure rises at the Bombers.

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AFL greats expect tribunal to clear Cordy

Western Bulldogs defender Zaine Cordy is tipped to be cleared by the AFL tribunal over the bump that left GWS youngster Tanner Bruhn concussed.

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Bombers coach Rutten's AFL future in doubt

Essendon coach Ben Rutten could become a victim of the Bombers' poor AFL season, while president Paul Brasher is set to stand down.

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AFL Round-Up: Epic wins for Melbourne and Sydney — and heartbreak for Carlton — set the scene for a grand finale

Heroes and heartbreak were the order of the day in round 22 and, with finals just a game away, this remarkable home-and-away season is about to reach its crescendo. We digest the week that was.

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Carlton set for agonising AFL season denouement after latest heartbreak

The Blues were seconds away from securing a finals berth but there is little time to dwell on the club’s latest episode of anguish

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Dogs' Cordy to face AFL tribunal

Western Bulldogs defender Zaine Cordy has been referred directly to the AFL tribunal over his bump on GWS player Tanner Bruhn.

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Bombers embarrassed in Power AFL rout

Port Adelaide have turned on the jets after quarter-time to hand Essendon an 84-point thrashing in both sides' penultimate game of the AFL season.

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Sydney beat Magpies to surge into top two

Sydney climbed into the AFL top two with a 27-point triumph that leaves Collingwood needing a final-round victory to have any hope of securing a double chance.

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Richmond to enter AFL finals with belief

Richmond have secured their spot in the AFL finals, with rivals inside the top-eight wary of the team that has won three of the past five premierships.

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Pickett targeted, Demons call out racism

Melbourne are working with the AFL integrity unit to find a social media user who racially abused Indigenous goal-kicker Kysaiah Pickett online.

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Lynch stars in Tigers' AFL rout of Hawks

Richmond star Tom Lynch has monstered Hawthorn's defence in a superstar eight-goal haul, powering the Tigers to a 61-point AFL smashing at the MCG.

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Docker Lobb set to play through the pain

Fremantle forward Rory Lobb is carrying a shoulder injury, but it won't be enough to stop him taking the field during the AFL finals.

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Melksham firmly in Dees AFL finals frame

After missing out on the 2021 premiership, Jake Melksham is putting his best foot forward in a bid to play a role for Melbourne in this year's AFL finals.

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Blues take positives from AFL heartbreak

Carlton coach Michael Voss lauded his "brave" players despite watching them throw away victory against Melbourne late in a five-point AFL defeat.

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Wobbly Dockers beat Eagles in feisty derby

Fremantle have kept their AFL top-four hopes alive after beating West Coast by 24 points courtesy of a dominant effort from ruckman Sean Darcy.

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Cats beat Suns, set for AFL top spot

Geelong have defeated Gold Coast by 60 points at Metricon Stadium to effectively wrap up this year's AFL minor premiership.

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Tigers look to avoid final-round scramble

Richmond will be playing for an AFL finals berth when they clash with Hawthorn at the MCG.

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Demons claim last-gasp AFL win over Blues

Reigning premiers Melbourne are on track to sew up an AFL top-four spot after beating Carlton by five points in a thrilling contest at the MCG.

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Adelaide overrun spirited Kangaroos in AFL

The Crows have overcome an inspired challenge from North Melbourne in Ben Cunnington's return to run away to a 29-point win at Adelaide Oval.

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Western Bulldogs survive Giant AFL scare

The Western Bulldogs have stumbled to a five-point victory over a gallant GWS at Marvel Stadium to keep their AFL finals hopes alive.

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AFL live ScoreCentre: Western Bulldogs vs GWS, Adelaide vs North Melbourne, Gold Coast vs Geelong, Melbourne vs Carlton, Fremantle vs West Coast live scores, stats and results

Carlton was just seconds away from confirming a finals spot before a Melbourne goal condemned the Blues to defeat, while Fremantle scores a 24-point win over West Coast in the Western Derby.

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Home study has Magpies ready for Swans

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has used an enforced couch day at home earlier in the week to boost his planning for Sunday's AFL clash with Sydney.

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Fagan calls for AFL 'stand' rule review

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko gifted St Kilda's Jack Higgins a goal for an infraction on the mark and Lions coach Chris Fagan wants the AFL to tweak the rule.

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Power's Gray not done yet in AFL: Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says star veteran Robbie Gray has more to give at an AFL level despite being rested for their clash with Essendon.

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Saints midfielder Crouch offered AFL ban

St Kilda midfielder Brad Crouch is facing an early end to his AFL season after being offered a one-game ban for a high bump on Brisbane defender Darcy Gardiner.

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