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AFL mourns death of 'visionary' North Melbourne legend Allen Aylett

Described as the "father of the national competition", Allen Aylett dies aged 88, with the AFL and North Melbourne paying tribute to the Australian Football Hall of Fame member.

ABC News

Former VFL president Aylett dies

Former VFL president and North Melbourne champion player and administrator Dr Allen Aylett has died at the age of 88.

AAP

Geelong coasts into AFL grand final, thrashing Brisbane Lions by 71 points

Geelong will play in the 2022 AFL grand final, their sixth in the last 16 years, after a dominant display against Brisbane at the MCG.

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Skyrocketing airfares mean diehard Collingwood fans make pilgrimage to SCG, any way they can

Interstate ticketholders for Saturday’s AFL preliminary final in Sydney had to think outside the box to get there

The Guardian - AU

Josh Carr jumps back from Freo to Port

Josh Carr has left his coaching post at Fremantle to become Port Adelaide's new midfield coach.

AAP

AFL presidents to look at Tasmania's bid

Tasmania's bid to win an AFL licence will be put under the microscope next week when a presentation is made to the AFL club presidents.

AAP

AFLW coaches call to expand season

AFLW coaches want the season to be expanded, saying there are growing gaps between clubs in the competition.

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High-wire Magpies face stern SCG test

Collingwood will relish the challenge of taking on Sydney at the SCG in their preliminary final after a season of defying expectations.

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Magpie duo in car crash on AFL final eve

Collingwood players Beau McCreery and Josh Carmichael have been involved in a car crash on the eve of their AFL preliminary final against Sydney.

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After very different seasons, Fremantle and West Coast head into the AFL trade and draft period with common goal

With the Dockers rejecting Rory Lobb's trade request while eyeing the potential addition of Luke Jackson, Tom Wildie examines what looms as a crucial trade and draft period for both WA clubs.

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Brisbane Lions say they won't get caught out again by the Geelong Cats in the AFL preliminary final

Many experts say its harder to win a preliminary final than the grand final itself. The Lions say the won't get caught out again by the Geelong Cats in tonight's AFL preliminary final.

ABC News

Collingwood’s rise is anchored by the fortitude of those involved in the Do Better report

Without the review, which found a systemic culture of racism at the club, the Magpies’ vision, purpose and ideals would not have been unified this season

The Guardian - AU

Greg Cote: Zero to perfect: 50 years later, how Shula’s Dolphins made Miami matter as a sports town

MIAMI — It is fair to say the Miami Dolphins put the city and South Florida on the national sports map, but the notion needs explaining. It didn’t happen right away.

Miami Herald

Key Lions return, minimal prelim changes

Brisbane will regain Joe Daniher and Oscar McInerney for their AFL preliminary final against Geelong, while the Cats, Magpies and Swans named unchanged teams.

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Pearce backs AFLW minute's silence call

The AFL backflipped on plans to hold a minute's silence for Queen Elizabeth II ahead of AFLW games and Daisy Pearce has thrown her support behind the call.

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Hird, Solomon in Bombers' coaching race

Essendon great Tim Watson says the Bombers don't need a saviour to reunite the AFL club, after James Hird interviewed for their vacant head coaching role.

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Daisy Pearce backs AFL's decision to scrap minute's silence for the Queen during AFLW's Indigenous round

The Melbourne AFLW captain says that while the Queen is not directly to blame for past atrocities, she is seen by many as a figurehead of colonialism.

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Magpies intent on making AFLW splash

Collingwood are on a three-match winning streak but face a huge test of their AFLW premiership credentials in Sunday's clash with reigning premiers Adelaide.

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Lions heed lessons to spark AFL finals run

It wasn't just Dayne Zorko that took stock after a jarring final-round AFL loss to Melbourne that proved a turning point for Brisbane's unlikely finals run.

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Magpies' minds back on the AFL job at hand

Distractions are everywhere in September, but Collingwood coach Craig McRae has knocked them on the head leading into the AFL preliminary final against Sydney.

AAP

Fresh faces rejuvenating AFL Cats: Duncan

Geelong have decreased their reliance on Joel Selwood and Patrick Dangerfield as fresh faces emerge, with fellow veteran Mitch Duncan saying it's rejuvenating.

ABC News

Retired AFL legend Eddie Betts is back in the game – and may win his first premiership as a coach

Retired AFL legend Eddie Betts has played 350 AFL games and kicked 640 goals – but he's not done yet. He may even win his first premiership after returning to the game as assistant coach for the Geelong Cats.

Newcastle Herald

No.1 option for AFL Hunter Coast grand finals on hold until 2023

"This time next year it'll be no issue. There would have been 12 months of growth, a summer of cricket on there and a winter of footy. We'll be back to how we normally have it."

ABC News

How the fate of the 2022 AFL season may be shaped by three late bloomers

Dane Rampe, Tom Stewart and Jeremy Howe had to wait for their opportunity in the AFL, but each is playing a crucial role in their respective side's premiership campaigns, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

The Guardian - AU

AFL preliminary finals brim with possibility with grand final date for the taking

Collingwood’s now trademark energy will be tested in Sydney, while Brisbane again look to take their chances against a refreshed Geelong

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