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Eagles, Dockers look to put year of gloom behind them

Season 2024 could mark the end of the road or a bright new chapter for West Coast coach Adam Simpson and Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir.

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Port's Butters hurt in trial game win over Fremantle

Port Adelaide's dynamic midfielder Zak Butters has suffered an ankle injury in a 39-point AFL trial win over Fremantle.

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Max Holmes stars for Cats as Bombers lose Jordan Ridley

Essendon defender Jordan Ridley sustained a quadriceps injury in his side's 12-point AFL practice match defeat to a Max Holmes-inspired Geelong.

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Early alarm bells as GWS Giants beat Hardwick's Suns

The GWS Giants have warmed up for the AFL season with a comfortable win against the Gold Coast Suns, who struggled to compete at times at Manuka Oval.

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‘Light and love’: family and friends to honour Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Sydney vigil

Darlinghurst event will celebrate lives of former TV presenter and Qantas flight attendant who were allegedly murdered by Sen Const Beau Lamarre

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Powell-Pepper ban sets harsher penalty precedent: Port

Coach Ken Hinkley says the four-game ban for Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper sets a clear precedent of harsher penalties for concussion incidents in the AFL.

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Meat the coach: Dimma's Suns AFL rebuild takes hold

Damien Hardwick's arrival at the Suns has encouraged structural change on and off the field as they chase a maiden finals campaign in their 14th AFL season.

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Demons new boy Caleb Windsor sizzles, eyes early debut

No.7 draft pick Caleb Windsor and St Kilda recruit Jack Billings are in the frame for selection in Melbourne's AFL season-opener against Sydney.

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Adelaide coach Nicks says contract talks won't distract

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his negotiations for a contract extension won't drag through the entire AFL season.

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Demons guns fire against Carlton as Oliver steps up

Melbourne have tuned up for their AFL season opener with a 38-point thrashing of Carlton in a practice match and are buoyed by Clayton Oliver's reserves form.

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'Scapegoat' Powell-Pepper suspended for four AFL games

Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper has received a four-game AFL suspension for a high bump on Adelaide defender Mark Keane.

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Tas AFL club rejects premier's pitch to delay launch

Tasmania's AFL club has stuck to its planned launch date despite the state's premier saying he wants it delayed until after the election.

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Deaths 'struck a chord' as police conclude site search

Flowers adorn a house where two men were allegedly slain by a police officer, with investigators searching a rural property where their bodies were found.

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Brisbane Lions let go of AFL grand final baggage

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews believes the Lions have been able to celebrate their 2023 season rather than dwell completely on the grand final loss.

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Daicos, De Goey fire in Magpies' AFL practice match

Collingwood shrugged off some first-quarter rust to overcome Richmond by 30 points in their final practice match before starting their premiership defence.

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McStay hopes to return from knee injury this AFL season

While Collingwood forward Daniel McStay makes solid progress after his knee reconstruction, St Kilda star Jack Sinclair is unsure about his calf injury.

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'Spud's Game' to be played at MCG for first time

The annual AFL Spud's Game in honour of Danny Frawley will be played at the MCG for the first time, with St Kilda taking on Collingwood in round two.

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Suns' Swallow yearning for unknown AFL finals feeling

David Swallow enters a 14th season with Gold Coast chasing a maiden finals appearance, optimistic their talented list and a new coach can "get the place going".

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Tigers captain Nankervis no certainty for AFL opener

Captain Toby Nankervis is no certainty to play in Richmond's AFL season opener but would be rapt if that opens the door for Sam Naismith's Tigers debut.

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Demons 'embarrassed' by AFL finals failures, says Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says they are determined to rectify their dreadful finals record over the last two seasons, which includes four MCG losses.

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Thomas won't be thrown to wolves, Simpkin vows

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin hopes Tarryn Thomas can fix his off-field life and play again in the AFL.

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Port's Powell-Pepper sent to AFL tribunal for high bump

Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper is facing a heavy suspension for a high bump on Adelaide defender Mark Keane after being referred to the AFL tribunal.

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Brayshaw's AFL retirement leaves Gawn 'devastated'

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and Collingwood counterpart Darcy Moore have spoken of their sadness over Angus Brayshaw's sudden retirement.

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Parker broken-arm blow for Swans on eve of AFL season

Sydney's midfield veteran Luke Parker has had surgery on a broken arm in a considerable blow for the Swans just days before the AFL season gets under way.

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Port star scrutinised in early test for AFL bump rules

Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper will learn his fate on Monday when the AFL match review officer assesses the high bump which concussed Adelaide's Mark Keane.

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