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From Adelaide to Western Bulldogs: Win or lose, here are the reasons for hope for all 18 AFL sides after round one

Now every AFL team has played four quarters of football, it's time for fans to reassess. But regardless of their results, it's not all bad — Andrew McGarry looks at the hopeful signs for every club.

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AFL grand final border breacher Mark Babbage pleads guilty in NT court, avoids more jail time

A Melbourne man who falsified Northern Territory documents to attend the AFL grand final in Perth has been handed a six-month suspended sentence.

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Ange Postecoglou reveals Celtic five year plan that 'wouldn't cut it' as he insists lengthy rebuild was never an option

The Parkhead boss has opened up on his stint in Scottish football so far with an Australian media interview.

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Dani Laidley, Vic Police reach settlement

Former AFL coach Dani Laidley has reached a financial settlement with Victoria Police after a mugshot of her was leaked on social media by officers.

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Willie Rioli, Rory Sloane cleared to play by AFL Tribunal, Mitch Robinson's ban upheld

The AFL Tribunal clears Willie Rioli of rough conduct in an incident with Matt Rowell. Rory Sloane has an eye-contact charge overturned, while Mitch Robinson's ban for front-on contact is upheld.

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Rankine wants ultimate AFL honour for Suns

Off-contract forward Izak Rankine says he's excited about the AFL future at Gold Coast and is desperate to be a part of the Suns' journey to the top.

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Sloane's AFL eye-contact charge downgraded

Adelaide captain Rory Sloane has had his one-game ban for making contact with the eye of Fremantle's Blake Acres downgraded to a fine.

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How Victoria's new Home of Matildas will set the benchmark for women's sport facilities in Australia

A women-specific gym, bespoke circular changing room, sleep pods and a history walking tour — the new Home of Matildas in Melbourne sets a new benchmark for women's sport facilities.

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Suns' coach focused despite Clarkson talk

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is under pressure in the final year of his contract with the AFL club but remains focused on the task at hand.

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Eagles' Rioli offered one-match AFL ban

West Coast's Willie Rioli has been offered a one-match suspension for his high hit on Gold Coast's Matt Rowell.

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Hewett at home in Carlton AFL engine room

George Hewett believes Carlton's new-look midfield group has quickly built synergy that will hold them in good stead this AFL season.

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AFLW grand final pushed back as COVID-19 forces league to reschedule Collingwood and Brisbane clash

The AFLW grand final will now take place on Saturday, April 9, after the league was forced to push back Brisbane's game against Collingwood due to COVID-19.

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Bulldogs star Macrae backs coach Beveridge

Western Bulldogs star Jack Macrae has signed a new five-year deal with the AFL club, his contract to expire when he is 33.

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AFL Round-Up: Momentum reigns in 2022, Sydney and Carlton's midfield makeovers, Patrick Dangerfield erupts

It was an opening round of dramatic swings and some breakthrough victories, where the footy flowed freely and new heroes emerged. We digest the week that was.

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'10-goal Darling' set to make AFL return

West Coast forward Jack Darling is on track to make his AFL return this week after recovering from a foot injury and booting 10 goals in a scratch match.

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Rowell stars as Suns beat Eagles in AFL

Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has racked up 33 disposals and 10 clearances as the Suns came from behind to beat West Coast by 27 points in the AFL.

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Freo pip Adelaide by point in AFL thriller

Fremantle have kicked the last three goals of the game to defeat Adelaide by one-point in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.

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Forwards power Hawthorn past North in AFL

New Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is off to the perfect start with the Hawks coming from behind to defeat North Melbourne by 20 points at the MCG.

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Fremantle beat the Crows by a point in Adelaide Oval thriller, Gold Coast downs West Coast by 27, Hawthorn beats Kangaroos by 20

The Fremantle Dockers have won a squeaker in Adelaide against the Crows, thanks to a piece of goal-line defending brilliance — while the Gold Coast Suns and Hawthorn get their 2022 seasons off to a winning start.

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Tony Armstrong on confronting racism, why he's not afraid to fail and his new show, A Dog's World

The face of a new ABC show about dogs, News Breakfast's Tony Armstrong opens up about how he built a successful media career after "failing" to realise his AFL ambitions.

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SCG set for Buddy fever in the 1000 quest

Sydney are set to play in front of an unrestricted attendance at the SCG for the first time in 951 days with Lance Franklin out to hit the 1000 AFL goal mark

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Zorko subbed as sloppy Lions overrun Port

Brisbane were out of sorts and trailed by 24 points before a five-goal final quarter earned them a win over Port Adelaide in a brutal AFL opener at the Gabba.

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Sloppy Lions claw to AFL win over Port

Brisbane overcame an error-strewn start to overrun Port Adelaide in their AFL opener, but lost captain Dayne Zorko to injury at the Gabba.

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Parker bags five in Swans' win over GWS

Luke Parker kicked five goals and Lance Franklin just one in his search for AFL goal 1000 as Sydney scored a 20-point opening round win over GWS.

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Youngest Hawthorn team since 2005

New Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has named the Hawks' youngest AFL team in 17 years as they take on last year's wooden spooners North Melbourne at the MCG.

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