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Alastair Clarkson's coaching future will come into sharper focus after David Noble's departure from North Melbourne

The guessing game over Alastair Clarkson's next coaching destination has been going for nearly a year, but the vacancy at North Melbourne may fast-track moves to secure the four-time premiership mentor's services, writes Andrew McGarry.

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Fremantle Dockers condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Michael Frederick and Michael Walters

The Dockers say veteran Michael Walters and the emerging Michael Frederick copped "hurtful and harmful" comments following the club's AFL win over St Kilda on Saturday night.

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Grateful Walker gets 16th season for Crows

Adelaide's all-time leading goalkicker Taylor Walker will play on next season after signing a one-year contract extension with his AFL club.

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Coach David Noble and North Melbourne Kangaroos 'mutually agree to part ways'

North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood has told a press conference that while the club was rebuilding, it did not have a 'free pass' when it came to competitive performances.

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Noble sacked as North Melbourne AFL coach

David Noble has been axed as coach of struggling AFL club North Melbourne.

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Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan launches new campaign to combat racism

Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan reveals his own encounters with racism, and how quickly they started after his family arrived in Australia, as he launches a new anti-racism campaign.

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AFL stars respond to online racial abuse

Fremantle's Michael Walters and Michael Frederick have become the latest AFL players to call out vile racist abuse they received on social media.

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Mixed news on AFL injury front for Tigers

Dustin Martin is unavailable for at least one more match as Richmond hope to regain some big names in their AFL clash with North Melbourne.

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Suns aim to build on AFL comeback victory

Gold Coast's young guns are eyeing a maiden AFL finals appearance after a confidence-boosting win over Richmond.

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Season over for AFL stalwart Phil Davis

GWS are gutted for Phil Davis after the veteran defender was ruled out for the rest of the AFL season with another serious hamstring injury.

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Davis, Krakouer make return to AFL Magpies

Leon Davis and Andrew Krakouer have resolved issues with Collingwood and will work with the AFL club to build a culturally safe environment.

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Demons bank on depth to replace Oliver

Jake Melksham and Luke Dunstan are among the options to replace star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver for Sunday's clash with Port Adelaide in Alice Springs.

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AFL Round-Up: Geelong and Fremantle sparked by returning heroes on week of upsets and drama

After a week that had it all — top of the table showdowns, thrilling upsets and after-the-siren drama — the race for the finals and the flag has never been more open. We digest the week that was.

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Pittonet, McGovern close to Blues return

Carlton duo Marc Pittonet and Mitch McGovern are closing in on AFL returns, but whether it comes against Geelong on Saturday remains to be seen.

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Lewis stars in Hawks' AFL win over Crows

Hawthorn captain Ben McEvoy has returned from a career-threatening neck injury and Mitch Lewis kicked five goals in the 32-point AFL win over Adelaide.

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Bombers beat COVID-19 hit Lions in AFL

Essendon have secured a 10-point upset AFL win over a Brisbane team missing several regulars due to a combination of injury and illness at the Gabba.

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Focused tall Lobb impresses Freo coach

Rory Lobb produced another strong performance in Fremantle's win over St Kilda as speculation swirls around a possible club switch at the end of the AFL season.

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GWS heartbroken for injured stalwart Davis

GWS caretaker coach Mark McVeigh says the AFL club is heartbroken over the latest career-threatening hamstring injury to former captain Phil Davis.

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Port thrash GWS to stay in AFL finals hunt

Port Adelaide's Connor Rozee has kicked four goals in a 55-point belting of GWS which keeps the Power in the hunt for an AFL finals berth.

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Freo down St Kilda, stay near AFL summit

Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has kicked three goals from 21 disposals to help lift his side to an important 41-point AFL win over St Kilda.

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Anderson seals thrilling AFL win for Suns

A goal after the siren to Noah Anderson has secured Gold Coast a two-point comeback AFL win over Richmond, and kept the Suns' finals dream alive.

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Swans' Papley cleared over AFL report

In-form Sydney speedster Tom Papley is free to play against Fremantle in round 18 after being cleared of wrongdoing by the AFL match review officer.

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Hawthorn mourns death of AFL premiership winner Paul Dear at age 55

Hawthorn pays tribute to 1991 premiership winner and Norm smith medallist, Paul Dear, who has died of cancer at the age of 55.

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Noble looks safe as Pies rally for AFL win

While North Melbourne lost again, they were much better in a narrow loss to Collingwood amid speculation about coach David Noble's future.

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Brisbane lose nine for Bombers AFL clash

Brisbane's Noah Answerth and Essendon defender Mason Redman are the latest COVID-19 casualties for their AFL game at the Gabba.

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