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Blues, Cats focused on AFL midfield battle

Two of the AFL's best contested ball sides will fight it out to provide for their hugely talented forward lines when Carlton and Geelong face off at the MCG.

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Crows endure toughest of AFL weeks: Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks maintains his rebuild is on track despite a string of poor AFL results.

AAP

McGrath, Hurley boost Bombers in AFL

With Andrew McGrath re-signed and Michael Hurley returning from injury through the VFL this weekend, Essendon now hope to lock in captain Dyson Heppell.

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Blues want AFL compensation over Jones

Liam Jones may return to the AFL next season after the league lifted its vaccination mandate but, if he does, his former club Carlton will seek compensation.

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Meet Bruce Stadium, frontman of a Melbourne band that loves the Canberra Raiders

His dream is to play half-time at a Raiders game at - where else but? - Bruce Stadium

The Canberra Times

Adelaide Oval funeral for Neil Kerley

South Australia's Acting Premier Susan Close has provided details of an Adelaide Oval state funeral for football identity Neil Kerley.

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Port coach Hinkley to miss AFL game

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will miss Sunday's game against Melbourne in Alice Springs while isolating at home under the AFL's COVID-19 protocols.

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The Barassi Line: a globally unique divider splitting Australia's footy fans

A particular eccentricity of the Australian sporting landscape is that, culturally, our football codes remain strongly tied to their geographic origins.

The Conversation

Adams aims to free up North's AFL attack

New caretaker coach Leigh Adams will simplify North Melbourne's game plan in an attempt to end a 14-match AFL losing streak when they take on Richmond.

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Adelaide Crows inactive player Deni Varnhagen responds to AFL lifting COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Adelaide Crows player Deni Varnhagen, who is also a nurse, has been on the club's inactive list since the vaccine requirement was imposed last year.

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Naughton out, Bruce returns for Bulldogs

Brisbane and Richmond have made mass changes for their respective AFL matches this weekend, while the Western Bulldogs have mixed news on the selection front.

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AFL soft cap boosted $750,000 by 2024

The AFL has announced their soft cap on football department spending will increase $750,000 by 2024, taking it to a total of $7.2 million.

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AFL lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate for players and club staff

The AFL removes its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for players, coaches and club staff, but is "strongly encouraging" their vaccination status stays up to date.

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AFL lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The AFL has lifted its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, effective immediately, allowing a small handful of players against having the jab to return to the field.

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Suns' AFL lifer Swallow hailed by Dew

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has hailed the form of David Swallow as the Suns' foundation player prepares to equal the AFL club's appearance record.

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Warrior Saint Geary retires from AFL

Former St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary has announced his AFL retirement after failing to recover from last year's shoulder injury.

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Lions in no rush despite top four AFL race

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan will resist rushing back players that aren't fully ready to return despite the Lions being in a tense race for an AFL top four berth.

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Hardwick cops blame for shock Suns loss

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says he didn't prepare his players well enough for their loss to the Gold Coast as they again struggled in a close game.

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Magpies star Moore to return, Quaynor out

All-Australian defender Darcy Moore will return for Collingwood against Adelaide on Saturday after missing just one AFL game with a knee injury.

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Swans 'comfortable' with Franklin talks

The Sydney Swans are comfortable Lance Franklin will remain at the AFL club despite a report claiming the superstar has been insulted by a new contract offer.

AAP

Dogs sniff out AFL response against Saints

The Bulldogs have lost three players, including star forward Aaron Naughton, to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of their clash with St Kilda.

ABC News

Why there is method to Luke Beveridge's Bulldogs' madness, and Jack Macrae is a consistent star

The Western Bulldogs made a grand final last year, and are now struggling to make the eight. What defines 'Bevo Ball' and how is Jack Macrae critical to the Dogs' system?

ABC News

The league convert, the kick after the siren and the end of the streak — the Gold Coast Suns' Cairns comeback win over Richmond, 10 years on

Before Noah Anderson's fairytale finish for the Suns over the Tigers in the comeback at Carrara, there was Karmichael Hunt and the comeback at Cazaly's — 10 years ago today. Andrew McGarry looks back at a day of footy drama in Cairns.

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Dockers coach keen for Lobb to stay put

AFL rivals are lining up bids for Rory Lobb but Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir wants the experienced ruck-forward to stay on the Dockers' books next season.

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Freo defender in race to face Buddy

A battle with Sydney superstar Lance Franklin looms, but Fremantle defender Alex Pearce is yet to prove his fitness for Saturday's AFL clash.

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