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Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire

John Longmire says having Opening Round in Brisbane and Sydney could compensate for the grand final always being played in Melbourne.

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Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener

Adelaide utility Ben Keays is hopeful key forward Taylor Walker can overcome a back injury and play in the Crows' AFL season-opener.

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North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

Alastair Clarkson says he wants to "focus on footy" rather than discussing his fine and suspended ban for an explosive pre-season tirade.

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Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.

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Clarkson challenges Zurhaar to step up for North

Alastair Clarkson believes Cam Zurhaar can become a "special player" but the North Melbourne coach says the forward is yet to put together a full AFL season.

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Lions' 'selfishness' contributed to Blues blip: Neale

Selfishness and complacency contributed to Brisbane's shock AFL loss from 46 points ahead against Carlton, Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says.

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Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has heaped praise on Ryley Sanders as the draftee prepares to make his AFL debut in round one against Melbourne.

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AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

The AFL will review its inaugural 'Opening Round' but football boss Laura Kane loved the new concept, indicating it will remain part of the fixture next year.

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Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

Mason Cox has apologised for shoving Greater Western Sydney ruck coach Shane Mumford before Collingwood's AFL opening-round match against the Giants.

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Suns get instant proof of Hardwick preachings: King

Gold Coast forward Ben King says the Suns got an instant justification of new coach Damien Hardwick's tactics in their win against Richmond.

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Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims

Carlton chief executive Brian Cook says the AFL needs to be "concerned" about the class action alleging historic racism in the game.

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Port ace Butters cleared for AFL premiership-opener

Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says dynamic on-baller Zak Butters has overcome an ankle injury and is a certain starter against West Coast.

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Cats hungry to contend after premiership defence flop

Geelong's 2022 premiership defence ended with a whimper and a 12th-placed finish in 2023, but speedster Max Holmes says it has made the Cats hungrier than ever.

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Holmes unfazed by contract speculation, Judd comparison

Geelong young gun Max Holmes appeared poised for a breakout AFL season and is happy to handle high expectations and speculation about his future.

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Latest Docherty AFL injury 'levelled' Blues: coach Voss

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues are gutted for much-loved player Sam Docherty, who will need his third knee reconstruction and is out for the season.

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Sam Docherty’s endless ‘kicks in the guts’ show us the power of overcoming adversity

The Carlton defender has endured more setbacks than most AFL players but faces another stint on the sidelines after a third ACL tear

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AFL to investigate Cox's 'bizarre' pre-match stunt

GWS forward Brent Daniels has called out Collingwood's Mason Cox's pre-match stunt with Giants ruck coach Shane Mumford as "bizarre".

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Stop downplaying racism, integrity boss tells sports

Sport Integrity Australia chief David Sharpe says national sports leaders must stop downplaying racism as fresh claims emerge involving the AFL.

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Independents, minor parties could hold election sway

A mixed bag of independents and minor parties could hold powerful positions in Tasmania's parliament after the March 23 state poll.

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Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS

Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.

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Yze calm in chaos as Tigers save face on the Gold Coast

Adem Yze did his best to stay calm during a wildly fluctuating debut as an AFL head coach, his Tigers rallying from 67 points down to briefly threaten the Suns.

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Hardwick's Suns prevail in wild ride against Tigers

Gold Coast kicked 11 straight goals before Richmond claimed the next seven in a fluctuating AFL contest as Damien Hardwick began his Suns era a winner.

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Williams silences internal doubts in Blues' comeback

Defender Zac Williams put his personal doubts to rest with a strong performance in Carlton's stunning comeback win over Brisbane in their AFL season opener.

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Tasmanian Labor 'naive' about stadium: former leader

Tasmanian Labor, aiming to end a decade in opposition at the March 23 election, is naive to think it can renegotiate the state's AFL deal, a former leader says.

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Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset

Carlton have come from 46 points behind to upset Brisbane by one point at the Gabba, while Lions star Keidean Coleman suffered a likely ACL tear.

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