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'Good home ground': McRae relishing Gabba test

Reigning premiers Brisbane at home will be a stern test for Collingwood, whose defence will miss a key player for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster.

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Crows confident on return of experienced trio

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident an experienced trio of players will return to face Fremantle.

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'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.

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North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri

North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge.

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Cats win will be icing on cake for Mitchell milestone

Hawthorn are yet to show they can consistently beat the best AFL sides and Easter Monday will be another stern test for Sam Mitchell's men

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'Best in five years': Eagle lands on feet at Lions

Oscar Allen credits some tweaks in the gym to his rejuvenation after years of injury concerns before his move from West Coast to the Brisbane Lions.

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Concussion sidelines Crows defender for two AFL games

Adelaide's early-season injury woes persist, with a defender to miss the next two games because of delayed concussion symptoms.

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Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.

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Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict

A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.

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Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games

The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.

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Kylie Minogue Announced As 2026 AFL Grand Final Headliner: ‘Kylie Is Coming Home’

“As a Melburnian, I'm so excited to be coming home for the biggest day in the Aussie sporting calendar.”

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Kylie Minogue to perform at AFL Grand Final

After pursuing the Australian pop princess for years, the AFL has finally secured Kylie Minogue as the pre-game entertainment for the 2026 Grand Final.

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'Evolving' Eagles score stunning comeback win over Port

West Coast have defeated Port Adelaide by two points in a thriller to log consecutive AFL wins for the first time in almost two years.

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AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent

North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.

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Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne.

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'No compelling case': AFL resists later grand final

The AFL grand final will stay in the traditional 2.30pm timeslot for at least the next two seasons, but the door remains open for a future decider under lights.

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Praise for Cyclone Treacy as Dockers overpower Richmond

Josh Treacy continues to emerge as an AFL force, delivering a commanding performance in wet conditions as Fremantle downed a rebuilding Richmond by 60 points.

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Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur

Two years after serving a six-game ban for a homophobic slur, St Kilda player Lance Collard is under investigation again.

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Coach wants more to rise high with superstar Saint

St Kilda head into the AFL bye sitting 1-3, and coach Ross Lyon says more players need to lift to reach the level of young star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.

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Tasmania Devils back up VFL debut with second win

A week after securing their maiden win, the Tasmania Devils have edged past Port Melbourne for an undefeated start to life in the VFL.

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Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints

Brisbane dropping a tag on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera proved pivotal as the reigning premiers beat St Kilda by 33 points for their first win of the AFL season.

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They kept hitting him: Harley Reid's maturity praised

Harley Reid's mature response to being physically targeted has earned high praise, and the West Coast star will be aiming for another big effort against Port.

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Injury concerns won't stop Magpies taking risks: coach

Collingwood will likely be without Darcy Moore against Brisbane but coach Craig McRae has backed how they've managed their captain's hamstring problem.

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Moore, Pendlebury worries sour Magpies' win over Giants

Led by Nick Daicos, Collingwood have claimed a 33-point win over undermanned and wasteful GWS, but have injury worries over Darcy Moore and Scott Pendlebury.

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Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock

Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.

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