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Bombers firm on ruck plan as Goldstein arrives

Essendon are adamant Todd Goldstein's AFL move from North Melbourne will be an asset, while Xavier Duursma has requested a trade to the Bombers.

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Dees haven't underperformed in AFL exits: list boss

Steven May raised eyebrows when he declared Melbourne are a better side than AFL premiers Collingwood, leading to suggestions the Demons have underperformed.

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Sydney aiming high as Taylor Adams requests AFL move

Collingwood's Taylor Adams has made his AFL trade request official in a move that could see him link up with former teammate Brodie Grundy at Sydney.

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Goodwin crucial to keeping Oliver at Demons: manager

A dinner with coach Simon Goodwin has proved crucial to gun midfielder Clayton Oliver staying at Melbourne after days of trade speculation.

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Top AFL draft prospect Reid happy to head west

Victorian Harley Reid is expected to go No.1 in the AFL draft and is adamant he would be happy to go to West Coast if required.

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Midfield star Clayton Oliver won't be traded: Demons

Gun midfielder Clayton Oliver won't be departing the Demons in the AFL trade period, but Sydney are reportedly chasing Collingwood's Taylor Adams.

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Foot issue puts pre-season on hold for Blues' Docherty

Carlton defender Sam Docherty has undergone foot surgery and will have a delayed preparation for the next AFL season.

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Bombers poach AFL strategy specialist from Wallabies

Essendon have added former Hawthorn strategy guru David Rath to their football department as they seek a return to AFL finals action in 2024.

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Bombers poised to make AFL free agency splash

The AFL's free agency period opens on Friday and Essendon are set to be big players as Brad Scott eyes a reunion with two of his former North Melbourne charges.

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Dogs forward Naughton signs huge AFL deal until 2032

Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has penned the longest current contract in the AFL, extending his stay at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2032.

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Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane

Out-of-contract defender Tom Doedee wants to exercise his AFL free agency options to leave Adelaide for Brisbane.

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McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd

After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter is expected to join Melbourne.

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Frozen-out Demons lean on each other as trades loom

Melbourne midfielder James Harmes says he and ruckman Brodie Grundy, who are both likely to seek AFL trades, grew close as they dealt with being frozen out.

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Racing heavyweights, AFL stars set for spring carnival

Soulcombe, part-owned by six Richmond players, appears set for a big spring, but Gold Trip trainer Ciaron Maher is backing his 2022 Melbourne Cup winner.

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Boak's 350 milestone looms as he signs new Port deal

Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak will play on next season at Alberton, ending speculation about his future with a one-year deal.

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Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine

After a weekend in which the AFL and NRL delivered thrilling grand finals, Australian rugby laments the lost opportunity of its worst World Cup campaign.

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More Magpies deserve AFL premiership medals: McRae

AFL premiership coach Craig McRae says all Collingwood players who featured during the season deserve medals after the club's grand final triumph.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia records driest September; AFL pips NRL in grand final ratings; and Tom Hanks calls out fake AI video

The national average rainfall in September was just 4.83mm, while the mean temperature was also 2.43C above average

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‘We’re a tough mob up here’: Queenslanders try to put on brave face after hat-trick of grand final heartaches

They’re shattered, gutted, cursing the football gods. And yet fans of the Broncos, Lions and Titans say they’d do it all again tomorrow

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Blues' Walsh named AFL player of the finals

Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring for the Blues throughout September.

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Sports fans entranced by epic AFL, NRL grand finals

The AFL and NRL's premiership coaches say their triumphs came in all-time classic grand finals.

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Betting agency’s $40m payout for Penrith premiership believed to be largest in Australian history

News Corp-backed Betr attracted controversy last year when it offered 100-1 odds on the 2023 NRL and AFL grand final winners, as well as other sports

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Leppitsch surprised by Pies' rapid climb to AFL summit

Never in Justin Leppitsch's wildest dreams did he think Collingwood would win an AFL premiership within two years of his arrival as an assistant to Craig McRae.

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