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How even ping-pong brings out the beast in Freo forward

Patrick Voss was delisted by Essendon in 2023 without even playing an AFL game, but he has become a cult hero, a menace, and a proven match-winner at Fremantle.

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I was wrong about Walker: Adelaide coach confesses

Adelaide's coach Matthew Nicks is lauding key forward Taylor Walker ahead of his 300th AFL game.

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Cats young gun takes positives out of second-year blues

Geelong defender Lawson Humphries concedes he's found his second year in the AFL system challenging but believes it holds him in good stead.

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So-called ‘clutch’ athletes might be more hype than nerveless match-winners

With the AFL finals approaching, discussions about the league’s clutch players – those who excel under pressure – will soon appear in the media and be debated among fans.

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Crows on menu in NBL player's recovery from neck injury

Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti will have a close eye on the AFL finals series as he recovers from a fractured neck after a freak training mishap.

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'A few punch-ons': Hawks primed if GWS final gets fiery

A star Hawthorn player admits aggression got the better of him at training on the weekend, as they build up to an elimination final against GWS.

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'It's a no-brainer': why Irishmen flourish in the AFL

Adelaide defender Mark Keane opens up on his journey from a small town in Ireland to the AFL finals.

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'It Honestly Pisses Me Off': Sean McDermott Rants on Anger Over Buffalo Perception

Sean McDermott ranted about the narrative that Buffalo is a "city of losers."

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'We missed him': banned Crow apologises to teammates

Adelaide star Izak Rankine has apologised to his teammates after pledging to regain their trust after being banned for four AFL games for a homophobic slur.

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Hardwick inspiring Hunt, 13 years on from 'that' goal

Karmichael Hunt left Damien Hardwick in despair with his 2012 after-the-siren winner, but the AFL coach is now inspiring the cross-code star's next endeavour.

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AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances

The Guardian - AU

Banned Crows star 'deeply sorry' for homophobic slur

Adelaide's Izak Rankine has returned to Australia and issued a public apology for a homophobic slur that led to his four-game ban in the AFL.

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'The man will play': retiring Swallow in finals recall

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has surprised with an early selection declaration, saying retiring veteran David Swallow will face the Dockers.

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Hawks skipper says priming teammate is no Battle

Like five-time premiership great Gary Ayres, another Hawthorn defender is endearing himself to teammates by getting the job done with a minimum of fuss.

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'Emotional arousal': how finals will get Lions going

Simon Black expects the Brisbane Lions to hit top gear when the defending champions begin their AFL finals series in an MCG qualifying final against Geelong.

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‘Brutally honest’: how Bailey Smith’s openness propelled Geelong to AFL finals

Ahead of Friday’s clash with Brisbane, those who know him best say the Cats midfielder’s path through some dark times shows how far he has come

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America's Cup comeback inspiring Freo's AFL flag push

Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.

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Hawks' hopes grow of big recall for Giants final

Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down.

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'Stern' punishment ahead for MCG gunman

A man caught with a gun at the MCG during an AFL match will serve jail time, after a magistrate warned he faces a stern punishment.

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From 'walking laps with a broken fib' to finals: Rioli

Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign.

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Snoop Dogg Responds To Lightyear Backlash As Rumours Of His AFL Replacement Swirl

“Teach me how to learn. I’m not perfect.”

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AFL boss unmoved by Snoop Dogg grand final blow back

As the AFL greats are announced to present premiership medallions, the grand final entertainment remains a talking point.

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New Magpie Membrey finds his balance

Collingwood recruit Tim Membrey is in a good head space and ready for finals, two years after he withdrew from an elimination final for mental health reasons.

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Worry turned to hope as Fyfe eyes final hurrah for Freo

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is now only a bit-time player who features mostly as a supersub, but he shapes as one of the big stories of the AFL finals series.

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PM says neo-Nazi giving speech from Victoria’s parliament steps ‘isn’t the Australian way’ – as it happened

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