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Fremantle ruck battle heats up as Cox shows his swagger

Former Magpies big man Mason Cox has put himself in the box seat to lock down Fremantle's No.2 ruck role after putting in a strong display against Sydney.

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On notice: AFL crackdown on head rubs hits prime time

Fremantle defender Luke Ryan and Sydney counterpart Dane Rampe were thrust into the spotlight after giving away free kicks for head rubs.

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Freo overcome first-half shocker to obliterate Swans

Fremantle have overcome a five-goal haul from Charlie Curnow and a 25-point second-quarter deficit to beat Sydney by 38 points at Optus Stadium.

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Zorko back for Lions, English no certainty for Dogs

The Lions welcome back veteran Dayne Zorko to take on the Bombers, while the Bulldogs have named Tim English, but there is no guarantee he will play this week.

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Beveridge unhappy after tribunal upholds staging fine

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the AFL tribunal has disregarded the club's medical report in upholding a staging fine.

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Mega gallery: Giants unearth football's stars of the future in Canberra

Stars of the future were on display at Manuka Oval this week.

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Watson sidelined again, Nash could miss season

One of Hawthorn's stars has been ruled out again for their big game against Carlton, while a teammate might not play again this season.

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From the Pocket: Outside the AFL, the football community faces different but equally grave dangers

Nathan Fitzgerald was named in the back pocket for the Epping reserves. He never made it home

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Crows' All Australian contender among returning quartet

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks could have a quartet of players available after injuries, with an All Australian contender among them.

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'Imminent': Saints' King closing on footy comeback

One of the AFL's most injury-plagued players is on the verge of returning to the field, with a meeting later this week to give his coach more clarity.

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Richmond's fitness boss moves on from crippled Tigers

As Richmond coach Adem Yze comes towards the end of a third-straight season marred by injuries, the Tigers' high performance boss has quit the club.

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Open invite to fatally injured footy player's memorial

Family members of a beloved football player will join a memorial service hosted by his local club after the 27-year-old died of on-field injuries.

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‘Accident waiting to happen’: player’s death raises alarm over risk of concrete cricket pitches in Australian rules football

Concrete-based cricket pitches, like that on which Nathan Fitzgerald received fatal blows to the head, are ‘totally unsafe’, concussion advocate says

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Long, Kennedy have penalties downgraded at AFL tribunal

Gold Coast player Ben Long had his ban halved to one game and the Western Bulldogs' Matthew Kennedy has escaped with a fine at the AFL tribunal.

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Magpies keep 'hat in ring' for in-demand Lachie Neale

Collingwood believe they remain in the race for dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale as other clubs attempt to woo the Brisbane Lions legend.

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'Stand up for yourself': McRae's advice for Magpies

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has made no apologies for Magpies teammates running into support floored vice-captain Brayden Maynard in a wild melee.

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AFL icon released from hospital after near-fatal crash

Adelaide Crows champion Tony Modra will continue his recovery from a near-fatal truck accident at home, released from hospital after undergoing two surgeries.

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NRL announces record-breaking $5.3bn broadcast deal with Nine and Foxtel

Nine Entertainment and Foxtel have retained the media rights in a seven-year deal that Peter V’landys has called ‘a defining moment for rugby league’

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Bitter rivals offer Swans blueprint for Dockers

AFL premiership contenders Sydney don't have to look far for help in tackling Fremantle, with superstar Isaac Heeney forced to heap praise on rivals GWS.

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Hird's maturity key in Essendon coaching bid: Sheedy

Kevin Sheedy is firmly in James Hird's corner but wants Essendon to run a full process as they search for Brad Scott's replacement as coach.

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Winmar's Hall of Fame status under AFL review

The AFL has confirmed it is reviewing Nicky Winmar's Australian Football Hall of Fame status after he was found guilty of assaulting a woman.

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Lloyd laments woeful Bombers after terrible loss

With the Bombers 0-5 under Dean Solomon, an Essendon great has spoken about whether their poor form hurts his chances if he decides to go for the job full-time.

The Guardian - AU

Brayden Maynard: a robust AFL player opposition coaches would love to have

The Collingwood defender’s very being screams imminent confrontation but if the Pies’ opponents show any holes he and his teammates will exploit it

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GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency

GWS may have beaten the best in the AFL, but there's still something that midfielder Finn Callaghan and coach Adam Kingsley want to see improve.

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Carlton defender explains controversial late decision

Carlton defender Nick Haynes has recalled the frantic finish against Richmond when he was controversially penalised for deliberating rushing a behind.

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