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Fremantle Dockers off to strong start in 2022, even without injured skipper Nat Fyfe

It has been a tough few years for the Fremantle Dockers, but the Purple Haze is making a surprise resurgence in 2022, even without Nat Fyfe — however maintaining momentum will be the challenge, writes Andrew McGarry.

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Essendon's defensive woes leave no margin for error as 2022 AFL season hangs by a thread

With only one win from their opening five matches, the Bombers can ill afford another poor defensive outing if they want to have any hope of resurrecting their campaign, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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Players clear on AFL abuse crackdown

Scott Pendlebury says most of the confusion around the AFL's crackdown on umpire abuse comes from the media, not from the players.

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Struggling Dons won't stray from AFL plan

Essendon are under fire after a 1-4 start to the AFL season, which has put their finals hopes in serious jeopardy ahead of the Anzac Day clash with Collingwood.

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Former AFL umpire Shane McInerney says player dissent is not 'innocent' and is aimed at undermining officials

The record holder for the most AFL games officiated backs the league's crackdown on dissent, arguing complaints and gestures from players seek to gain an advantage.

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Cameron won't be drawn on Giants future

Coach Leon Cameron has no intention of trying to bring forward contract talks with GWS but won't be drawn on whether he wants to remain at his post beyond 2022.

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Crows quartet to fill AFL captaincy void

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has called on four players to share the captaincy after the AFL season-ending injury to skipper Rory Sloane.

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Saints star King eyeing further AFL growth

At 21, emerging superstar Max King believes he has plenty more improvement left in him as he leads St Kilda's charge towards the AFL finals.

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Beveridge backs Hunter to return to Dogs

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident Lachie Hunter will play again this AFL season as the former vice-captain deals with personal issues.

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AFL Bulldogs' Hunter takes personal leave

The Western Bulldogs will be without Lachie Hunter for an indefinite period as the club's former vice-captain deals with personal issues.

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Western Bulldogs' Lachie Hunter taking indefinite leave from AFL to deal with 'personal issues'

2016 premiership player Lachie Hunter will step away from AFL and VFL football as he deals with personal issues that have affected his health.

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AFL backs crackdown on umpire abuse

AFL football operations manager Brad Scott has declared it is imperative for the game's future to continue the crackdown on dissent shown towards umpires.

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COVID-19 chaos must be overcome: Eagles

West Coast captain Luke Shuey says his AFL club desperately needs some continuity in selection, amid COVID-19 related chaos this season.

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Cripps in contention to return for Blues

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is on track to return from a hamstring injury for the Blues' AFL showdown with Fremantle.

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Papley to miss, Franklin doubt for Swans

Lance Franklin remains some hope of playing for Sydney in their Anzac Day clash with his former side Hawthorn but Tom Papley has been ruled out.

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AFL milestone a proud moment for McCarthy

Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy has taken the long way round to reach his 100-game milestone but the Lions forward couldn't be prouder of his AFL achievements.

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Suns star Rowell believes best is to come

Gold Coast young gun Matt Rowell believes he's on the path to finding his best AFL form as he puts an injury-marred start to his career behind him.

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Confusion reigns over AFL's crackdown on dissent over umpire decisions

Debate is raging in the AFL about new umpire dissent rules. But has the league just been slow to catch up with a tough stance in other sports?

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Port keep faith in AFL coach Ken Hinkley

Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson says the AFL club's powerbrokers retain faith in coach Ken Hinkley despite a winless start to the season.

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Hawks snatch sweet AFL upset over Cats

Tom Mitchell, Jai Newcombe and Dylan Moore have played key roles for Hawthorn in their 12-point upset of AFL rivals Geelong on Easter Monday at the MCG.

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Bombers AFL great Lloyd lashes old club

Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd has criticised his former club's lamentable display on Sunday, when Fremantle belted them by 48 points to leave the Bombers 1-4.

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A generation of children increasingly think gambling is inextricably linked with the AFL

Codes say without betting sponsorships we cannot have top-tier play but there is nothing inevitable about having gambling so intertwined with sports

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Former AFL player Tom Rockliff says he and his son were spat at by Carlton fans after Port Adelaide loss

Former Port player Tom Rockliff has called out Carlton fans after Sunday’s game – claiming he and his son were spat at after leaving the MCG.

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AFL Round-Up: Melbourne are more terrifying than ever and the key forward is king again in round five

The mix at Melbourne has never been more potent, while a new era of dominant key forwards across the AFL might be upon us. We digest the week that was.

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Reeves learning tricks of AFL ruck trade

Ned Reeves is profiting from the experience of Hawthorn ruck coach Damian Monkhorst and co-captain Ben McEvoy as he settles into the role at AFL level.

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