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Father of much-loved footy player gives moving tribute

The suburban football club of Nathan Fitzgerald has hosted a moving memorial service for the young player who suffered a fatal mid-match head knock.

AAP · Jul 10

Magpies break Kangaroos' hearts with thrilling AFL win

Nick Daicos has produced some late magic to help seal another thrilling Collingwood win, denying North Melbourne by four points at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · Jul 10

Beleaguered Bombers receive huge boost with re-signing

Nate Caddy, arguably Essendon's brightest young player, has re-signed until the end of 2031 in a massive boost for the struggling Bombers.

AAP · Jul 10

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Bombers drop McKay again as Solomon makes a statement

Essendon swingman Ben McKay has been axed after kicking just six goals in five games in his new role as a forward, while Brisbane welcome back two big guns.

AAP · Jul 10

Never again: Yze opens up on Tigers injury toll

Injuries have hampered Richmond's rebuild over the past two years with coach Adem Yze saying the number of players available was simply not good enough.

AAP · Jul 10

He's staying: in-demand Eagles mid re-signs until 2030

It's been a year of struggle for Elijah Hewett, but the 22-year-old has turned down interest from Victorian clubs to re-sign for West Coast on a four-year deal.

AAP · Jul 10

Suns coach challenges mid-tier to rise from AFL funk

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is urging his second-tier to step up and stop a six-game losing stretch when they face the Crows in Adelaide.

AAP · Jul 10

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Giants veteran winding back clock in AFL finals hunt

GWS veteran Jake Stringer is nearing career-best numbers in attack at age 32, helping the Giants remain in the finals hunt ahead of a meeting with Geelong.

AAP · Jul 9

Carlton defender speaks on future, Blues' resurgence

Carlton defender Nick Haynes is enjoying a late career surge amid a remarkable winning streak for the born-again Blues.

AAP · Jul 9

Eagles hope midfield bull kicks free of unwanted record

Harley Reid is on record pace when it comes to giving away free kicks, but West Coast love his hard edge and the way he leads the midfield.

AAP · Jul 9

Power-ful reason for red-hot Saint to be on Port radar

St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera resisted overtures from Port Adelaide and looms as the key figure when the two sides meet again in a crunch clash.

AAP · Jul 9

On notice: AFL crackdown on head rubs hits prime time

Fremantle defender Luke Ryan and Sydney counterpart Dane Rampe were thrust into the spotlight after giving away free kicks for head rubs.

AAP · Jul 9

Fremantle ruck battle heats up as Cox shows his swagger

Former Magpies big man Mason Cox has put himself in the box seat to lock down Fremantle's No.2 ruck role after putting in a strong display against Sydney.

AAP · Jul 9

Freo overcome first-half shocker to obliterate Swans

Fremantle have overcome a five-goal haul from Charlie Curnow and a 25-point second-quarter deficit to beat Sydney by 38 points at Optus Stadium.

AAP · Jul 9

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AAP · Jul 9

Zorko back for Lions, English no certainty for Dogs

The Lions welcome back veteran Dayne Zorko to take on the Bombers, while the Bulldogs have named Tim English, but there is no guarantee he will play this week.

AAP · Jul 9

Beveridge unhappy after tribunal upholds staging fine

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the AFL tribunal has disregarded the club's medical report in upholding a staging fine.

AAP · Jul 9

Tigers give Jarome Luai permission to leave early

Four-time NRL premiership-winning five-eighth Jarome Luai could leave Wests Tigers a year earlier than anticipated.

AAP · Jul 9

Prime-time the carrot for Roos in Magpies blockbuster

Handed their first Friday night fixture at Marvel Stadium since 2019, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is backing the Kangaroos to rise to the occasion.

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AAP · Jul 9

Fagan 'optimistic' on in-demand star staying at Lions

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan admits he is sick of talking about Zac Bailey and Lachie Neale, but provided a positive update about one of the duo.

AAP · Jul 9

Giants bracing for response from battling Cats star

GWS coach Adam Kingsley says he expects a big response from struggling Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron when the Giants host the Cats at Engie Stadium.

AAP · Jul 9

'Loved every moment': Interim Bombers coach defiant

Insisting he has "loved every moment" of being Essendon's interim coach, Dean Solomon is yet to speak with the Bombers about potentially staying on full-time.

AAP · Jul 9

Watson sidelined again, Nash could miss season

One of Hawthorn's stars has been ruled out again for their big game against Carlton, while a teammate might not play again this season.

AAP · Jul 8

Battle of the bigs as Freo and Swans fight for top spot

Top spot and bragging rights will be on the line when Fremantle host Sydney at a sold out Optus Stadium on Thursday night.

AAP · Jul 8

Crows' All Australian contender among returning quartet

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks could have a quartet of players available after injuries, with an All Australian contender among them.

AAP · Jul 8

Dees focus on freedom, not finals, ahead of Tigers bout

Melbourne have been the surprise packets of 2026, but coach Steven King is taking nothing for granted despite his team being within touching distance of finals.

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