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Fan returns Buddy Franklin’s 1,000th AFL goal ball at the SCG

Alex Wheeler, who caught prized Sherrin in the stands, says it was always his intention to return the ball

The Guardian - AU

Port not a spent AFL force: captain Jonas

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas insists his AFL club isn't a spent force despite being winless this season after a heavy home loss to Hawthorn.

AAP

Demons' Jackson hot property in AFL

Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen is hopeful star youngster Luke Jackson will turn down massive offers from AFL rivals to remain with the Demons beyond this year.

AAP

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AFL Round-Up: Buddy Franklin sparks invasion, MCG calls for evacuation and West Coast's COVID-19 inundation

In a round that had everything, from pitch invasions to lost Swans to a rogue fire alarm, two teams more than any put their hands up as ones to watch. We digest the week that was.

ABC News

Longmuir rues Dockers 'horrific' execution

Fremantle were thumped at the stoppages and were made to pay dearly for skill errors in their 10-point AFL loss to St Kilda.

AAP

Noble sees scrappy AFL win vital for North

North Melbourne were widely expected to smash an undermanned West Coast but just scraped home in a narrow AFL win by 15 points.

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Darling, Eagles backed to find AFL form

Key forward Jack Darling failed to have an impact in his AFL return match as West Coast suffered a second-straight defeat to start the season.

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Tigers repeat MCG pain for Giants in AFL

Despite missing several key players, Richmond have beaten GWS in their first MCG clash since the Tigers' 2019 grand final triumph.

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North win AFL scrap over virus-hit Eagles

West Coast's makeshift team gave North Melbourne a scare before falling 15 points short in a scrappy AFL contest at Marvel Stadium.

AAP

St Kilda beat Fremantle thanks to Max King brilliance in Perth, Richmond off the mark against GWS

Four second-half goals from Max King lead St Kilda to victory over Fremantle. Meanwhile Richmond beat GWS and North Melbourne had just enough for a heavily-depleted West Coast.

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Hawks celebrate then focus on Blues in AFL

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his unbeaten AFL club has 24 hours to celebrate their thrashing of Port Adelaide before turning attention to Carlton.

AAP

Kids are alright for Demons in AFL

They're both already premiership players but Melbourne's AFL future looks very bright with young talent such as Jake Bowey and Luke Jackson at their disposal.

AAP

Melbourne too good for gutsy Suns in AFL

Melbourne have proven too classy for a brave Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium as the Demons earned a 12.10 (82) to 10.9 (69) AFL win over the Suns.

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Lewis stars as Hawthorn down Port in AFL

Mitch Lewis has kicked five goals as Hawthorn thrashed Port Adelaide by 64 points in an AFL boilover at Adelaide Oval.

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Saints' Hannebery on AFL sidelines again

St Kilda have confirmed injury-plagued veteran Dan Hannebery has suffered another calf injury setback during a training session.

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Brisbane surge past Essendon in AFL win

Lachie Neale has starred as Brisbane overcame a flat first quarter against Essendon to kick away for a 22-point win and ensure a 2-0 start to the AFL season.

AAP

Swans duo charged by AFL match review

Sydney pair Nick Blakey and Callum Mills have been charged by the AFL's match review officer and offered fines.

ABC News

The Sydney Swans want Buddy Franklin's 1,000th goal ball returned as video of crowd catch circulates on social media

The Sydney Swans are looking for the footy fan who put his body on the line to snag the ball Lance Franklin used to kick his 1,000th AFL goal.

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AAP

Swans chase Franklin's AFL milestone ball

The Sydney Swans have launched a bid to find the Sherrin football Lance Franklin kicked to take his AFL career tally to 1000 goals.

ABC News

Hawthorn stuns Port Adelaide as Sam Mitchell's young side sends a message with a 64-point win

Hawthorn shock Port Adelaide with a 64-point upset at Adelaide Oval. Meanwhile Brisbane impress against Essendon and Collingwood remain unbeaten. Get the lowdown on a big day of footy.

AAP

Elusive AFL flag drives 250-gamer Ward

The lack of an AFL premiership is the giant hole in the AFL resume of former GWS co-captain Callan Ward, who will play his 250th game on Sunday.

AAP

Dockers still pained by embarrassing loss

Fremantle will be without star midfielders David Mundy and Nat Fyfe when they take on St Kilda at Optus Stadium.

AAP

Darling returns among unfamiliar Eagles

West Coast have lost a dozen players to COVID-19 protocols, but vaccine-hesitant forward Jack Darling isn't one of them.

The Guardian - AU

Decades after Warwick Capper and Wally Lewis, why are Gold Coast sporting teams still terrible?

Be it NRL or AFL, football teams on the Gold Coast are more likely to win a wooden spoon than a premiership

AAP

Swans hail 'humble superstar' Franklin

Lance Franklin has been described as a "humble superstar" by his Sydney coach John Longmire after becoming the sixth VFL/AFL player to kick 1000 goals.

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