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Victorian community football and netball clubs hoping they're coming out the other side of horror COVID-19 period

After a rotten two years thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, community sport in Victoria is preparing to get back on the field.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2022

Martin makes AFL return in Tigers win

Richmond star Dustin Martin has returned in a solid hit-out as the Tigers beat Geelong by 18 points in their AFL practice match.

AAP · Feb 26, 2022

Magpies' Cox presses case for AFL start

Fresh off gaining approval to wear prescription sunglasses in games, Mason Cox could have booked his spot in Collingwood's round one AFL team.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

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Papley hurt as Giants down Swans in trial

GWS have defeated Sydney by 31 points in their AFL practice match but a hamstring concern for small forward Tom Papley is the Swans' biggest worry.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

Eagles dealt triple blow in 97-point loss

Michael Frederick has booted five goals in Fremantle's 97-point rout of West Coast in an AFL practice match in which the Eagles suffered more injury woe.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

Elliott stars in Collingwood's AFL hit-out

Jamie Elliott has set Collingwood's AFL practice match against Hawthorn alight, booting five goals in an electric performance from the injury-plagued forward.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

Chol steps up as Suns rout Power in trial

Gold Coast have made a statement in a dominant pre-season AFL win over Port Adelaide, who finished the game with injury concerns.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

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Lions flex in AFL preseason Crows mauling

Brisbane had 10 different goal kickers in a huge preseason defeat of Adelaide, who at least had draftee Josh Rachele's three-goal haul to smile about.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

AFL premiers Demons crush North in trial

Melbourne have picked up where they left off last September, with the reigning AFL premiers crushing North Melbourne in their first practice match of 2022.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Blues hold off Saints for AFL practice win

Star recruit Adam Cerra has impressed in his first practice match hitout for Carlton, who beat St Kilda by seven points after blowing a solid start.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Crouch returns for COVID-19 hit Crows

Adelaide's Matt Crouch will make his AFL comeback in a trial game on Friday but a batch of his teammates have been ruled out by COVID-19 related protocols.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Vaccine-hesitant Darling awaiting AFL fate

West Coast could opt to move Jack Darling to its inactive list or cut ties with the AFL forward unless he agrees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

AFL premiership on Port's agenda: Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the Power are setting out to win the 2022 AFL premiership, having moved on from last year's finals flop.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Bombers sign another Wanganeen in AFL

Essendon have signed Tex Wanganeen and Nick Martin immediately after their AFL pre-season win over the Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

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ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

Footy hall of famer and Western Bulldogs boss Debbie Lee on the full-time future of the AFLW

Footy Hall of Famer Debbie Lee thinks the AFLW’s full-time future is within reach, but the sport will only get there by working together.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

Cultural link a key to Cockatoo AFL rise

Nakia Cockatoo says efforts to reconnect with his Indigenous culture have benefited his football as the fit-again Brisbane AFL talent eyes a big 2022.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

Magpies' De Goey, Howe out of AFL trial

Injured Collingwood duo Jordan De Goey and Jeremy Howe will miss their AFL club's first official trial game of 2022.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

North's Anderson returns to AFL training

North Melbourne's Jed Anderson has returned to training at his AFL club, ending his COVID-19 vaccination stand-off.

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AAP · Feb 22, 2022

Ex-Lion, AFL fans want action on betting

Gambling advertising saturation is the second biggest concern to AFL fans and retired premiership player Allen Christensen believes governments can step in.

AAP · Feb 22, 2022

AFL calls on clubs to show respect to umps

The AFL says community football has a major shortage of umpires and it's up to league clubs to set the right example of respect.

AAP · Feb 22, 2022

Dogs take long-term approach with Darcy

As the Western Bulldogs prepare for their opening AFL practice game against Essendon, injured recruit Sam Darcy remains months away from resuming.

AAP · Feb 22, 2022

Eagles hope for clarity on Darling in AFL

West Coast midfielder Dom Sheed concedes it's hard to support Jack Darling's decision not to be vaccinated, but adds he has their support as an individual.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022

Sam Docherty close to making inspirational AFL return for Carlton following cancer battle

Carlton says Docherty is "still a chance" to play in round one, with the former Blues co-captain making significant progress after undergoing chemotherapy last year to treat testicular cancer for the second time.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022

AFL preseason games begin this week. Here's how to watch and what to look out for

After months of gruelling training and intra-club games, things are about to ramp up for our male AFL players. Here's how to watch this year's preseason games and what to look out for.

AAP · Feb 21, 2022

Blues confident McKay plays in AFL opener

Coleman medallist Harry McKay is the latest Carlton star to be added to their injury list, with the key forward in doubt to face Richmond in their AFL opener.

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