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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.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

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.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

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.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

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.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

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.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

West Coast grants Willie Rioli AFL leave

AFL premiership forward Willie Rioli has returned to the Northern Territory to be with his family after the sudden death of his father.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

Bulldogs' Smith seeking AFL redemption

Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

Blight urges Clarkson to coach Kangaroos

North Melbourne great Malcolm Blight believes the Kangaroos are ideally placed for Alastair Clarkson to mould the battling AFL club into premiership contention.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

GWS midfielder Hopper set for AFL return

GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper will play AFL for the first time since round one this weekend, having finally recovered from a long-term knee complaint.

AAP · Jul 12, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jul 12, 2022