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Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover

Richmond have defied predictions of doom and gloom, starting the AFL season with a stunning 13-point upset of arch-rivals Carlton at the MCG.

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AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

While two opening-round games had to be rescheduled, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the northern states promotion has plenty of merit.

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Galling call in Shield final venue battle: SA premier

SA's premier has revealed a "galling" request for compensation from an AFL entity in negotiations for Adelaide Oval to host cricket's Sheffield Shield final.

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Sorry 'Pies coach McRae vows to be a better role model

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says his sideline interaction with a rival player was a bad look for the game, and he's vowed to become a better role model.

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‘The growth there is enormous’: future of AFL is women’s competition, says Andrew Dillon

The head of the AFL has identified the women’s competition as the single biggest opportunity for growth within the code’s landscape

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'Enables illicit drug use': Buckley condemns AFL policy

Nathan Buckley has criticised the AFL's controversial illicit drugs policy as enabling, while league CEO Andrew Dillon admits the policy needs to be refined.

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How sleeping soundly has changed AFL great's life

After paying a high price for exploits on and off the field in his AFL career, Wayne "Dominator" Johnston says a good night's sleep is making a big difference.

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From the Pocket: Young Tigers are full of hope – but for every success story, there’s a cautionary tale

Sam Lalor will debut for Richmond in their AFL season opener against Carlton as the No 1 draft pick’s new club puts its faith in youth

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‘We stuffed a lot of things up’: Sportsbet CEO slams his company’s past advertising campaigns

Barni Evans laments being involved in an advertising ‘arms race’ and says company did not do enough to stop integrity threats to major sports

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Bolton in doubt as Fremantle brace for hot Cattery

Fremantle stars Nat Fyfe, Sean Darcy and Hayden Young aren't available to take on Geelong, and doubts surround the fitness of Shai Bolton and Michael Walters.

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Lyon extends contract to coach St Kilda to end of 2027

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon's contract has been extended by one season in a move powerbrokers says gives the AFL club certainty.

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Aflac Incorporated Stock: Is AFL Outperforming the Financial Sector?

Despite Aflac’s outperformance compared to the financial sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

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Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Richmond key forward Tom Lynch and Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will return from injury in Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at the MCG.

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Port coach wants to spoil Houston's Collingwood debut

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there will be no room for sentimentality when his team faces former Power favourite Dan Houston in his Collingwood debut.

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Boom or bust: NRL and AFL clubs gamble with their future amid long player contracts

Long-term deals that lock down stars and key players are becoming more common and lucrative in Australia’s most popular codes but risks remain

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Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Just two days from the start of their season, Carlton have announced Elijah Hollands is taking personal leave because of personal issues.

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Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback

Just days out from a potential AFL comeback, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy has had another anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.

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Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Melbourne star Jack Viney is looking forward to starting alongside Max Gawn, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the midfield on Sunday against GWS.

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Lions skipper dismisses AFL disruptions as 'carry-on'

Harris Andrews says Brisbane won't suffer from a disrupted season start after their first game was postponed and they had to make an early move to Sydney.

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No.1 pick Lalor heads trio of Tigers AFL debutants

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor has recovered from his pre-season injuries and will headline a trio of Richmond debutants on Thursday night against Carlton.

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SA working to host Shield final at Adelaide Oval

South Australia are pushing to host their Sheffield Shield final at the Adelaide Oval, sandwiched between AFL games.

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Floods prompt early Lions trip to Sydney for AFL opener

Brisbane will head early to Sydney for their AFL opener as south-east Queensland sports teams deal with storm damage.

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Cats' boom recruit Smith raring to go against Dockers

Geelong recruit Bailey Smith's inclusion against Fremantle is a boost for his new teammates as the Cats prepare to make a delayed start to the new AFL campaign.

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Blues' De Koning set to ruck and roll under microscope

Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning is entering the AFL season as a restricted free agent, but his teammates are just ready for him to shine on the field.

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I have time to turn Port from good to great: Ken's oath

Coach Ken Hinkley insists he still has time to turn Port Adelaide from very good to great by winning a premiership in his final year as the AFL club's coach.

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