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‘Brutally honest’: how Bailey Smith’s openness propelled Geelong to AFL finals

Ahead of Friday’s clash with Brisbane, those who know him best say the Cats midfielder’s path through some dark times shows how far he has come

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Papalii learning from Canberra youngsters before finals

Canberra star Josh Papalii is learning to switch off from the game and embrace the moment, following in his younger teammates' lead.

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No Josh-in: Crows rule out dynamic forward for final

A dynamic Adelaide forward has lost his race against time to be fit for the qualifying final against Collingwood.

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America's Cup comeback inspiring Freo's AFL flag push

Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.

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Hawks' hopes grow of big recall for Giants final

Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down.

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Headbutting walls, honesty part of Cat's unique appeal

Geelong boom recruit Bailey Smith's raw insight about his previous mental health struggles came as no surprise to his new Cats teammate Tom Stewart.

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Haas on track to extend at Broncos, targets title

Payne Haas's manager says he won't be leaving Brisbane for his next contract as the star prop targets taking down a Melbourne side he once almost joined.

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'Stern' punishment ahead for MCG gunman

A man caught with a gun at the MCG during an AFL match will serve jail time, after a magistrate warned he faces a stern punishment.

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From 'walking laps with a broken fib' to finals: Rioli

Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign.

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AFL boss unmoved by Snoop Dogg grand final blow back

As the AFL greats are announced to present premiership medallions, the grand final entertainment remains a talking point.

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New Magpie Membrey finds his balance

Collingwood recruit Tim Membrey is in a good head space and ready for finals, two years after he withdrew from an elimination final for mental health reasons.

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Blues coach adamant on response to Curnow trade offers

Michael Voss wants Charlie Curnow to see out his long-term contract with Carlton despite the key forward indicating his desire for a fresh start elsewhere.

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Worry turned to hope as Fyfe eyes final hurrah for Freo

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is now only a bit-time player who features mostly as a supersub, but he shapes as one of the big stories of the AFL finals series.

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Jets fight off semi-pros Avondale to reach Cup final

The Newcastle Jets will meet Heidelberg United in the Australia Cup decider after beating semi-professional outfit Avondale FC 4-2 in the semi-final.

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Age no barrier for Magpies' premiership tilt: Crisp

Collingwood veteran Jack Crisp is one of many Magpies aged over 30 but is adamant age and experience is an advantage heading into September.

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'Too many good players' - big Cat stunned by AFL honour

Jeremy Cameron respects what Lance Franklin would have said to his teammates as AFL All-Australian captain, but the Geelong star is thinking differently.

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'He knew': how Nicks rebuilt the Crows from rubble

Matthew Nicks has returned Adelaide to the finals for the first time since 2017, with players explaining how the coach's trust and talk turned the team around.

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'I thought I could cry': Heidelberg into Cup final

Semi-professional club Heidelberg are into the Australia Cup final in what is becoming one of the more remarkable sporting stories in the nation's history.

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Hopes grow for Hawks as star returns from injury

As Hawthorn prepare for their away elimination final against GWS, there's been encouraging news as a key player reached an important injury milestone.

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Time to make AFL safer for everyone: AFLPA president

Players' union president Darcy Moore hopes former player Mitch Brown coming out as bisexual can be an opportunity to shift the AFL's culture around homophobia.

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Crows breeze to comfortable AFLW win over young Giants

Adelaide have capitalised on kicking with a strong wind in the first quarter, setting up their 32-point AFLW win against a youthful GWS team.

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Finals force: Giant ready to rise above 'cheeky' Hawks

Former No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman is determined to be the match-winner GWS need as they confront 'smart-arse' Hawthorn while hunting a maiden premiership.

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Swallow inspiring Suns as tough AFL finals call looms

Foundation player David Swallow looms as Gold Coast's unlucky man as the club prepares to end a 15-year AFL finals absence.

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Pies won't look back in AFL flag pursuit

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says the Magpies aren't interested in recent history as they plot a path towards another AFL premiership.

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Saints lock down another rising star, now for Silvagni

St Kilda have locked away Mattaes Phillipou until 2028, but can they lure Carlton free agent Jack Silvagni their way?

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