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Tassie AFL mascot's devilish name nods to British slang

Standing six feet tall and boasting fearsome teeth and a scraped knee, Tasmania's AFL mascot has won over some but been likened by others to a pinata.

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Bulldog defender Lobb cleared over late spoil on Magpie

Western Bulldogs defender Rory Lobb has escaped sanction over what Collingwood coach Craig McRae described as a "punch in the face" against Mason Cox.

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AFL star loses three-year battle over speeding charge

Judges have knocked back a bid by a former AFL Brisbane Lions star to overturn his conviction for driving 40km/h over the limit.

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Justice Lee finally exits Lehrmann proceedings as Wilkinson fails in last-ditch costs claim

Federal court justice says now hopefully ‘some element of common sense can break out’ after end to long-running case. Plus: AFL viewers cop an eyeful

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We left our mate on an island, says star Eagle defender

West Coast will be aiming to bounce back from last week's horror 87-point loss to Gold Coast when they face Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday.

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Bolton in for Dockers, mixed news for Magpies

Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton will play against Sydney on Sunday if he pulls up well from training, while Jordan De Goey will be unleashed against the Bulldogs.

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No rush on Warner, Swans vow to shun 'arrogant' mistake

Sydney defender Dane Rampe says off-contract teammate Chad Warner won't be hurried into recommitting, as the winless Swans prepare to play Fremantle.

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Saints aim to dampen AFL noise around Cats' Smith

St Kilda will put work into Geelong star Bailey Smith, but will focus more on fixing their own game after a bad round-one loss to Adelaide.

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'I'd play 15 rucks': Lions' cult hero staying humble

Oscar McInerney has put his grand final heartache in perspective and reflected on the special bond he shares with fellow Brisbane ruckman Darcy Fort.

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Coaches split on contentious Archer tribunal verdict

A former hard-nosed player, Carlton coach Michael Voss believes AFL followers need to get accustomed to suspensions for incidents like Jackson Archer's.

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Humble Boak to break Port legend Ebert's games record

Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak says he's humbled at breaking the legendary Russell Ebert's games record for the club.

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From the Pocket: Carlton must catch up on the need for speed to restore their shaken belief

The Blues rely on ‘pounding the rock’ under coach Michael Voss but could learn much from how the most successful teams now play the game

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Concussed Bombers star Ridley feeling 'normal'

Essendon star Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week.

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Ferocious, cheeky or ‘nightmare fuel’? Meet Rum’un, Tasmania’s new AFL mascot

Rum’un growls like Nosferatu and sports fur made from recycled school polo shirts, track pants and backpacks

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Magpies forwards eye lift-off from Houston's delivery

Dan Houston's outstanding Collingwood debut has whetted the appetite for what is to come as the Magpies seek to bounce back into AFL premiership contention.

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President Moore: Pies skipper elected to key AFLPA role

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore will lead the AFL and AFLW players through the next round of pay talks with the league.

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Devils' mascot unveiled, now AFL list debate awaits

Negotiations between the AFL and 19th side Tasmania around list concessions and draft picks are expected to be finalised by June.

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Americans can’t stop Aussie kickers on college football fields – so they’re trying in court

The National Rugby League has recently made headlines for trying to crack the American sporting landscape by hosting matches in Las Vegas.

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'Gung-ho' Cochrane confident in Suns making top four

Despite never having played finals in their 15-season existence, Gold Coast will storm into a top-four finish this year, ex-Suns chairman Tony Cochrane says.

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No.1 draft pick unfazed by 'Dusty' hype at Tigerland

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is delivering on the hype with a distinctly Dustin Martin-like flavour but he won't be leaning in on comparisons with the AFL great.

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Resilient Brisbane Lions move on from adversity

Feeling for his struggling teammates, Hugh McCluggage says the Brisbane Lions have to "park" the adversity they have been through recently.

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Hinkley won't jump early as Port coach, calls for calm

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's staying the course amid criticism of his succession plan with assistant Josh Carr.

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Jiath in frame for return as Hawks lose Scrimshaw

Hawthorn defender Changkuoth Jiath is primed to make his return from injury as the Hawks look to overturn Jack Scrimshaw's three-match suspension.

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Curnow back for Blues, Freo hopeful on Bolton

Carlton will welcome back Charlie Curnow from injury against Hawthorn while Fremantle hope Shai Bolton will be fit to debut.

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Magpies declare De Goey 'fit to perform' in AFL return

Collingwood have declared premiership star Jordan De Goey available to make his first AFL appearance of the season following knee bruising.

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