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Season over for wounded Demons star Christian Petracca

Melbourne's Christian Petracca is looking ahead to the 2025 AFL season after conceding internal injuries will keep him sidelined for the rest of this year.

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Martin to let his football do the talking in 300th game

With the spotlight yet again cast upon him ahead of his 300th AFL game, Richmond superstar Dustin Martin will let his football do the talking on Saturday.

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Tom Lynch to return in milestone man Martin's 300th

Tom Lynch will return from injury in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL match, while Richmond coach Adem Yze has no concerns over the playing future of Dion Prestia.

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Nicks backs struggling Crows to lift against AFL's best

AFL flag favourites Sydney pose a massive test for Adelaide as coach Matthew Nicks demands some fight from his out-of-form side.

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Unwilling villain Brayden Maynard ready for 200th game

Polarising Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard admits he doesn't like being hated by opposition fans but being loved by his teammates is more important.

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'Not an even comp': Swans' Longmire denies byes benefit

Adamant his club's red-hot form has nothing to do with two early season byes, Sydney coach John Longmire says there are inequalities across the competition.

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AFL has 'gone too far' on free-kick clarity, says Lyon

Ross Lyon wants the AFL to stop publicly clarifying controversial umpiring decisions, questioning why certain free kicks are deemed more important than others.

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North young gun Wardlaw wants more after first victory

It took 19 attempts to claim his first AFL win, now North Melbourne sensation George Wardlaw is determined to ensure his second triumph comes far sooner.

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Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has needed surgery after he suffered several injuries in the King's Birthday loss to Collingwood.

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Magpies expect injured Daicos to play against Kangaroos

Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos had a tough day out in the win over Melbourne, with Alex Neal-Bullen tagging him well and then a shin injury forcing him off.

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Kreuger has three-goal impact in return for Magpies

In his first AFL game for more than 400 days, key forward Nathan Kreuger impressed with three goals as Collingwood beat Melbourne at the MCG.

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Celebrities hit icy water for Daniher's Big Freeze

AFLW and basketball legend Erin Phillips has stolen the show as a plethora of sporting greats slid down a slide into icy water to raise funds for MND research.

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'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues

Carlton sit second on the AFL ladder heading into their mid-season bye after a fourth win from their last five matches, this time against old rivals Essendon.

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Blues burst Bombers' bubble in big AFL win

Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.

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Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

An amateur Australian Rules player who became a self-described accidental activist is among sporting recipients in the King's Birthday Honours List.

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Dees, Magpies swing changes for AFL blockbuster

Melbourne and Collingwood have made six changes between them - only one of those forced - as they both chase a bounce-back win in the King's Birthday clash.

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Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call

AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.

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Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Melbourne's 92-point debacle against Fremantle proved beyond doubt that something is wrong at the Demons, and now they come up against Collingwood.

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Controversy erupts as Kangaroos beat Eagles in thriller

North Melbourne have been paid a controversial late free kick in what proved to be the critical moment of their nine-point win over West Coast.

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Kingsley hopes returning troops can break Giants' lull

The Giants have taken a dive after a hot start to the AFL season, but are hopeful some returning players can help turn the tide.

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Free kick gives Hawthorn AFL thriller over Giants

The Hawks have come from behind to beat the Giants by six points courtesy of a Luke Bruest goal from a free kick with about a minute left to play.

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Beveridge wants AFL to protect prior opportunity

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared the AFL will be a "very different game" if prior opportunity is scrapped for holding-the-ball free kicks.

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Cats hope patience sets up Dangerfield to thrive

Geelong have been conservative with Patrick Dangerfield's hamstring injury in the hope it sets him up to succeed in the back end of the AFL season.

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Eagles keen for Harley Reid to maintain hard edge

Harley Reid is being urged to maintain his trademark physicality when the young West Coast star returns from his two-match ban.

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Lions' midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs

Brisbane's midfield fired and Eric Hipwood kicked an equal-career high six goals to lift the Lions to a 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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