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Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Brennan Cox has been cleared to make his return from a calf injury this week, but he won't be lining up for Fremantle in Friday night's AFL preliminary final.

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'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run

Carlton's fairytale run ended with an AFL elimination final loss to Geelong, but ruckman Marc Pittonet believes it can be the start of something special.

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How Blues youngster went from hospital to wildcard win

Like Carlton, Cooper Lord was barely in the frame for finals just three months ago after his start to the year was interrupted by a severe leg infection.

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'It stacks up': Demons ready to strike in AFL finals

While Melbourne have injury problems and are coming off an upset loss, Bayley Fritsch says they will head into their final against Carlton with confidence.

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Carlton coach expects youngsters to shine on big stage

After extraordinary seasons, Carlton young guns Jagga Smith and Harry Dean have been backed to carry their form into a wildcard showdown against Melbourne.

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'Not a one-man job': Blues' plan for red-hot Pickett

Carlton defender Adam Cerra has opened up on the Blues' plans for Melbourne's dual All-Australian star Kysaiah Pickett in their wildcard final.

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Gawn to make history as Dockers dominate All-Aust squad

Max Gawn is poised to become the first nine-time All-Australian while minor premiers Fremantle have dominated the extended squad.

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Dockers confirm key defender out of final against Hawks

Fremantle defender Brennan Cox won't play in the AFL qualifying final against Hawthorn, but he hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the season yet.

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AFL wildcards locked in as Blues seek to do 'damage'

The AFL has confirmed details for the two wildcard round fixtures at the MCG as Carlton seek to carry their hot run of form into the finals.

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Demons to challenge star forward's ban at appeals board

Demons forward Jacob van Rooyen is still a chance to play again this season after the club announced they will appeal his three-match ban.

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Demons appeal forward's ban ahead of finals

Melbourne are desperate to have spearhead Jacob van Rooyen available for finals and will head to the tribunal to appeal the forward's three-match striking ban.

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Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Melbourne are set to be without key forward Jacob van Rooyen for the start of the finals after he was suspended for contact to an opponent's head.

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Breakout Demon expected to knock back Power interest

Port Adelaide look set to miss out on prime target Tom Sparrow but have other areas they want to target in recruiting.

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'Demon time': Melbourne stun Dockers in MCG classic

Melbourne have overturned a 15-point deficit during the final quarter to stun ladder-leaders Fremantle in the Dockers' last appearance at the MCG before finals.

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No regrets: Max King, Ross Lyon and a cinnamon scroll

Max King is being backed to follow in the footsteps of Charlie Curnow, Joe Daniher and Alastair Lynch by returning strongly from devastating setbacks.

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Saints 'all-in' on 'devastated' injured star forward

St Kilda will consider sending Max King overseas to get on top of his injury issues, vowing to protect the devastated forward following another setback.

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AFL season over for luckless Saint, Giants dynamo

St Kilda have received bad news on the injury front for unlucky forward Max King, while fellow AFL finals hopefuls GWS also suffered a giant setback.

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'Always gets touches': Clarkson on Nasiah's masterclass

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera gets the ball in "wrong" places, despite the Saints superstar sinking the Kangaroos.

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Fiery Lyon defends Saints after King's failed comeback

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is standing by the decision to play Max King after the Saints spearhead broke down in his first AFL game in more than two years.

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'Haven't overachieved': Dees veteran on remarkable rise

After a stunning rise this year, forward Jake Melksham has been pleasantly surprised by Melbourne's success, but doesn't believe the Demons have overachieved.

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Demons resigned to ruling out injured star for season

Coach Steven King concedes the odds of Jack Viney playing this season are lengthening but Melbourne can welcome back two players to face the Kangaroos.

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Van Rooyen unlocking his best as Demons ravage Richmond

Melbourne coach Steven King has hailed the evolution of Jacob van Rooyen following the key forward's six-goal haul in a 46-point demolition of Richmond.

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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.

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AFL players warned speak your mind, pay the price

The AFL is set to crack down on future criticism of umpiring or AFL Tribunal decisions after recent pot shots by Jy Simpkin and Damien Hardwick.

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Selection headache? Bring it on, say recovering Tigers

Richmond's injury crisis is finally easing, with Toby Nankervis and Taj Hotton to return for Sunday's clash with North Melbourne at the MCG.

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