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Police called as crowd tempers flare following Carlton and Collingwood clash at the MCG

A man receives minor injuries during an altercation between Blues and Magpies fans at the MCG after their final-round clash.

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AFL Round-Up: Agony for Carlton and Brisbane, ecstasy for Collingwood as unforgettable 2022 regular season reaches thrilling conclusion

One of the most enthralling home and away seasons in AFL history ends with a weekend of relief, heartbreak and intrigue, setting the scene for a September to remember. We digest the week that was.

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Another Collingwood miracle caps off extraordinary week of AFL football

As Essendon decided Ben Rutten’s fate, diehard fans were already making their way to the MCG

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Swans beat Saints, lock in third on ladder

Sydney have landed a double chance, finishing third on the AFL ladder after beating St Kilda by 14 points to set up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.

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Bulldogs beat Hawks, keep AFL hopes alive

The Western Bulldogs have finished strongly to beat Hawthorn by 23 points in Launceston, lifting the club into eight position pending other results.

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Magpies crush Carlton's AFL finals dreams

Collingwood have pulled off another miracle AFL win, consigning rivals Carlton to ultimate heartbreak as the Blues were knocked out of the top-eight.

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Essendon sacks AFL head coach Ben Rutten with a year remaining on his contract

The Bombers confirm Ben Rutten's sacking following a board meeting, while the club distances itself from speculation James Hird may return to the club as head coach.

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Collingwood denies Carlton AFL finals berth as Western Bulldogs go through, Sydney Swans finish third

The Blues fall short of reaching their first final series since 2013 by one point after the Magpies launch a stunning fightback, while the Bulldogs advance courtesy of their win over the Hawks, and the Swans confirm third spot on the ladder.

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Grand final brawls, suspension drama, Wayne Harmes and THAT goal — why the Blues and the Magpies hate each other

As we get ready for today's blockbuster at the MCG, Carlton and Collingwood figures Mark Maclure and Mick Malthouse talk about the rivalry between the two traditional heavyweights, and why it endures.

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Essendon part ways with coach Ben Rutten

Essendon have sacked Ben Rutten after two AFL seasons at the helm and are searching for their third coach in four years.

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Tigers bullish on Martin, nervous on Lynch

Richmond hope AFL star Dustin Martin and teammate Jack Graham can return for their elimination final but will await scans on Tom Lynch's injured groin.

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Crows coach tightlipped on Rankine bid

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is shutting down any talk about his AFL club's reported massive bid to try and lure Izak Rankine from the Gold Coast Suns.

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Uncertainty over Roos interim coach future

North Melbourne's fill-in senior coach Leigh Adams is uncertain whether he has a job at the club for 2023.

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Ben Rutten determined to stay on as Essendon AFL coach ahead of club board meeting

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he "deserved better" following his treatment by the club, but maintains he still wants to keep his job for next season.

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Lynch injured as Tigers thump Bombers

Richmond AFL star Tom Lynch has injured his groin as the Tigers thrashed under-fire Essendon by 66 points in Ben Rutten's likely last game as Bombers coach.

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Port thrash Crows in Gray's AFL swansong

Port Adelaide have thrashed arch-rivals Adelaide by 56 points to send club great Robbie Gray into AFL retirement on a triumphant note.

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Geelong suffer injuries in AFL thumping

Minor premiers Geelong have suffered two injuries in their pre-finals tune-up against West Coast, predictably smashing the lowly Eagles by 85 points.

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Blues, Pies set for high-stakes AFL clash

Fierce rivals Carlton and Collingwood will face off at the MCG with the Blues' finals hopes and the Magpies' top-four aspirations on the line.

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Lions pair hit with one-match AFL bans

Brisbane's loss to Melbourne has become even more costly with Cam Rayner and Noah Answerth receiving one-match suspensions ahead of the AFL finals.

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Suns match club record in win over North

The Gold Coast Suns have equalled their best wins tally for an AFL season after accounting for North North Melbourne in a 67-point victory.

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Dockers into AFL top four with GWS win

Fremantle have moved into the AFL's top four with a 20-point win against GWS, and they could hold on to a double-chance should results go their way on Sunday.

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Veteran AFL ruckman Ryder retires

St Kilda veteran Paddy Ryder has retired after an impressive career spanning 281 AFL games with Essendon, Port Adelaide and the Saints.

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Essendon falls to Richmond by 66 points after Port Adelaide beats Crows in Showdown

Essendon is thrashed by finals-bound Richmond in what could be coach Ben Rutten's last match in charge, while Port Adelaide takes the honours in the Showdown. Earlier, Geelong, Fremantle and Gold Coast enjoyed wins.

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Confidence grows as Swans eye finals run

Sydney have won six straight games to become a legitimate AFL premiership threat but their top-four hopes aren't set in stone.

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Lions coach admits Demons are AFL nemesis

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan concedes his team are struggling for answers against AFL premiers Melbourne after a 58-point defeat at the Gabba.

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