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Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.

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Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.

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Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

The Tasmania Devils are only days away from their inaugural VFL game, viewed as a key building block ahead of entry into the AFL in 2028.

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From the Pocket: Andrew Dillon needs authenticity and nuance, not AFL talking points

The AFL boss will never be the type of leader to banter with comedians but there are issues in the game that require decisive leadership

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Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Essendon's Jayden Nguyen is one of four new cultural diversity ambassadors who will help the AFL attract a wider cultural mix of players and fans to the game.

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Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs

Global stars Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined AFL grand final entertainment in recent years, and there are calls for Aussie acts to take top billing.

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Golden generation still glitters as veterans kickstart misfiring Matildas

Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr helped see off China and showed that they can take Australia to Asian Cup glory

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Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.

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Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons

Jagga Smith shadowed Carlton midfield star Sam Walsh during his time out with a knee injury and is reaping the benefits early in his AFL career.

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Irish champion calls for International Rules return

Retired Irish star Zach Tuohy insists International Rules would have significant support from players if AFL and GAA officials committed to reviving the series.

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'Let him loose': Crows coach on return of banned star

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine will be let loose in his comeback from a four-game ban for a homophobic slur.

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Morning Mail: Trump’s fury at reticent Europeans, EVs key to energy security, inside One Nation’s SA surge

US president says he’s ‘not happy’ with the UK but Germany says ‘it’s not Nato’s war’; Pauline Hanson supporters explain why they are backing her

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Sydney Swans admit to altering Bondi attack tribute to omit mention of Jewish community

The club has again apologised for an ‘error of judgment’ that resulted in the Jewish community not being mentioned in a tribute to victims of the Bondi attack

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AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback

Former AFL goal-kicking machine Lance Franklin will return to his former junior club Dowerin for a one-off appearance to help raise funds.

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AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community.

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Swans star set for surgery, sidelined for months

Sydney Swans star Errol Gulden will undergo surgery on his injured right shoulder and is expected to be sidelined for about four months.

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Pies make call on challenging Pendlebury's suspension

Collingwood will challenge Scott Pendlebury's one-match suspension at the AFL tribunal as the veteran midfielder faces a ban for the first time in his career.

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'Pull his head in': Hardwick calls out fiery Sun

Damien Hardwick admits combustible defender Mac Andrew will be challenged all AFL season by rivals attempting to provoke him.

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Grounds for optimism at North Melbourne as emerging talents give glimpse of rosy future

‘The potential phase is over’, the club’s president wrote during the week. Alastair Clarkson’s team appears to have taken note

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Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns

Christian Petracca starred again for Gold Coast but they were slowed down by a new-look West Coast sparked by a debutant only recruited a fortnight ago.

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Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six

Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.

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Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career

Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has received a one-game ban for rough conduct, marking the first suspension of his 427-game AFL career.

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'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

Two years out from their AFL debut, the Tasmania Devils will field a team in the VFL in what is viewed as a key stepping stone in the club's development.

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Crows delighted to break MCG drought against Magpies

Adelaide have outclassed an undersized Collingwood by 14 points to claim their first MCG win over the Magpies since 2014, to the delight of coach Matthew Nicks.

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Injuries mar Swans' thumping win over premiers

Sydney have cruised to a second big home win and condemned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but paid a price with injuries.

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