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Freo's unlikely spy kicked out of Bulldogs training

Fremantle's 206cm ruck coach Sam Naismith has been kicked out of Western Bulldogs HQ after he and a companion were seen spying at training.

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They're now the enemy: Swans coach ready to face Eagles

Dean Cox will forever be remembered as a premiership hero at West Coast, but the first-year Sydney coach is plotting the downfall of his former side.

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'All the best': De Koning's likely farewell to Carlton

Tom De Koning has given a speech in the Carlton rooms following his 100th game, thanking the Blues for the last eight years ahead of a looming free-agency call.

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Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.

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AFL has 'work to do' after homophobic slur saga

AFL boss Andrew Dillon says education is key to creating a safer environment after Crow Izak Rankine became the latest player banned over a homophobic slur.

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The biggest takeaway from Izak Rankine’s case is to remember why these rules exist at all

Is it any wonder that a young footballer grappling with their sexuality would follow this story and question whether there is a place for them in the sport

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Izak Rankine hit with four-game ban by AFL for ‘highly offensive’ homophobic slur

Adelaide’s premiership hopes have been seriously dented after the Crows star’s use of homophobic language resulted in a four-game sanction

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'Deeply sorry': Rankine given ban for homophobic slur

Adelaide officials are nervous for Izak Rankine's mental health after his four-game ban for a homophobic slur, as the AFL defended secrecy around the sanction.

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Collingwood flag star calls time on AFL career

Collingwood premiership player Will Hoskin-Elliott will hang up his boots at the end of the AFL season, after almost 250 games with the Magpies and GWS.

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From the Pocket: Ken Hinkley’s farewell tour ends with results clouding whether his reign was a success

Port Adelaide were regularly in contention but never made it to the promised land under the coach, whose 13-year tenure ends on Friday night

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Tigers part ways with two-time AFL premiership winger

Two-time premiership winner Kamdyn McIntosh will play his final game for Richmond this weekend, but it doesn't necessarily mean he's going to retire.

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Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons

A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.

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Hardwick's approach to 'two-game season' to define Suns

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has provided an injury update and explained how the team will attack their unique final-round AFL double-header.

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Magpies make Hill concession, Howe concussion call

Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill's chances of returning for Collingwood's AFL finals campaign are fading, but Jeremy Howe is fit to play against Melbourne.

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Australian sports media is compounding the AFL’s homophobia problem

The AFL is facing a monumental stress test in its efforts to tackle homophobia, with one of the league’s biggest stars facing a season-ending suspension on the eve of the finals series.

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Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows' wish over slur ban

A rival coach says Adelaide star Izak Rankine shouldn't be demonised as he awaits a looming ban from the AFL for making a homophobic slur.

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It stings: the big regret for Port's departing coach

As he approaches his last game in 13 seasons as Port Adelaide coach, Ken Hinkley says he's staggered he lasted so long.

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No stopping Zorko as Lions 'legend' status awaits

Ryan Lester has hailed Dayne Zorko's longevity, versatility, charisma and stubbornness ahead of the Brisbane Lion's 300th AFL game this weekend.

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Saints, Nas aim to 'shift the dial' after massive deal

Now Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has become the AFL''s first $2 million player, he and St Kilda are targeting a finals return.

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Star Crow still waiting for homophobic slur ban

Adelaide's Izak Rankine remains uncertain how long he'll be banned by the AFL for using a homophobic slur, with a verdict now expected on Wednesday.

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AFL set for final day of drama this damp squib of a season so desperately needs

The season has taken the longest of roads to get to this point, but with a dramatic final round on the cards, the destination might mean more than the journey

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Hill-start unlikely as Magpies push for top-four spot

Collingwood's Bobby Hill has had limited involvement in the back end of the AFL season through personal issues and is unlikely to return against Melbourne.

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Lions forward out with dodgy calf, Berry still a chance

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood might not play again until the preliminary final, but Jarrod Berry is still a chance to feature against Hawthorn on Sunday.

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Time to stamp out homophobia in AFL: star Magpie

Collingwood star Brayden Maynard says homophobia needs to be stamped out of the AFL after the latest alleged use of a slur in a game.

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Port Adelaide veteran, young Sun to challenge AFL bans

Port Adelaide veteran Ollie Wines will miss coach Ken Hinkley's farewell game against Gold Coast on Friday night unless he can overturn his three-match ban.

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