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Pre-match drama as live eagle escapes at Optus Stadium

A live eagle has escaped from its minder at Optus Stadium, setting off concerns before the AFL clash between West Coast and St Kilda in Perth.

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'Seen a lot': Uwland's mission to take Suns over edge

Suns ruckman and co-captain Jarrod Witts will miss the clash with Essendon, who are attempting to become the first team to win on the Gold Coast this season.

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Dockers back wayward Amiss to overcome the yips

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss will be in the spotlight in Sunday's AFL clash with Melbourne after suffering a case of the goal-kicking yips this year.

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Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month

Scott Pendlebury's 400th AFL game will be pushed back with the Collingwood champion to miss at least a month due to a bicep muscle tear.

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Rugby union cops another body blow as the Melbourne Rebels are axed. How can the sport bounce back?

The axing of the Melbourne Rebels from the Super Rugby competition, though not unexpected, is another blow to rugby union in Australia.

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AFLW's western derby to be held at Optus Stadium

Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records.

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Young Hawk Day crucial for Crows midfield battle

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has likened young gun Will Day's impact to that of an on-field coach, as the Hawks prepare for a midfield battle against Adelaide.

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There has been a curious response by some in the Canadian media to the support of Palestinians by certain Canadian unions.

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AFL coaches Voss, Hardwick endorse holding rule change

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the holding-the-ball rule is back where it should be after a tweak to the interpretation of the controversial law.

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AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has avoided a potential two-match ban after the AFL investigated him for a foul-mouthed outburst during Saturday's game.

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View the wide receivers in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame

View the wide receivers in the Broncos' Ring of Fame

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Rebels' failings on field and off lead to Super axing

The Melbourne Rebels' lack of on-field success, compared with AAMI Park neighbours the Melbourne Storm, contributed to their financial woes and ultimate demise.

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AFL coaches expect teething issues on rule tweak

All eyes will be on standalone Thursday and Friday matches as AFL coaches and players wait to see how a holding-the-ball rule tweak will be put into practice.

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The Crunch: migration hits record high, bird flu takes flight and kicking goals with AFL mullets

We look at four of the best charts from the past fortnight, including one that demonstrates the power of nostalgia

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Dogs need more hands to make light work of Pies

Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs are trying to cope with having key players sidelined by injuries heading into their AFL clash in round 12.

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'Astronomical deal' could tempt Smith: Beveridge

Rival AFL clubs are circling Bailey Smith but Luke Beveridge remains hopeful the out-of-contract midfielder will recommit to the Western Bulldogs.

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Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too

Geordie Payne has been selected by North Melbourne with pick No.1 in the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, while ex-Port ruckman Brynn Teakle is headed there too.

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Clarkson under AFL investigation after latest outburst

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson faces triggering a two-match suspended ban as the AFL investigates his latest foul-mouthed outburst during a match.

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These quarterbacks are in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame

These quarterbacks are in the Broncos' Ring of Fame

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Dustin Martin holds up his end of the bargain as the AFL’s silent superstar

Richmond’s triple premiership player and Norm Smith medallist lets his football do the talking – and the game is better for it

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'Embarrassed' Lobb still in Bulldogs' plans: Beveridge

Luke Beveridge has reassured an "apologetic and embarrassed" Rory Lobb that he remains in the Bulldogs' selection mix despite reports of an AFL trade request.

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AFL's mid-season rule tweak won't change much: coaches

The AFL is making a mid-season change to the controversial holding-the-ball rule after a backlash led by coaches.

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Off-contract Kolodjashnij wants to stay at Geelong

Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij has pledged his loyalty to the Cats, even as his home state of Tasmania prepares to enter the AFL in 2028.

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‘Play well, win well’: new Australian sports chair Kate Jenkins faces challenges and opportunities

The Australian Sport Commission (ASC) has appointed Kate Jenkins as its new board chair, replacing Josephine Sukkar, who was the first female chair appointed to the ASC board in 2021.

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Legend Akermanis urges Rayner to lift Lions out of rut

Brisbane legend Jason Akermanis has urged the Lions' No.1 draft pick Cam Rayner to deliver on his potential and finally become a star of the AFL.

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