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Beers, tears and existentialism: the unseen side of AFL

A daring debut novel from a former Swan shines a light on the absurdity of life as an AFL player, uncovering some dark truths along the way.

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Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller

Fast-finishing Adelaide have kicked six goals to two in the last term to defeat Hawthorn by 14 points and take top spot on the AFL ladder.

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'Big advocate for ruckmen': Lions address Draper links

Brisbane have a tight-knit ruck group, and milestone man Darcy Fort would welcome another member if Essendon's Sam Draper wanted to join the Lions.

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Hardwick's big-picture pitch to rising, in-demand Suns

Damien Hardwick has urged his peripheral talent to buy into Gold Coast's big-picture ambition after retaining Alex Davies in the midfield to play Richmond.

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Sulking Swans? No way says 100 gamer Gulden

Milestone man Errol Gulden says a win over Essendon could spark an unlikely launch pad for Sydney after missing this year's AFL finals.

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Lyon won't be seduced by Saints' record-breaking win

St Kilda have been urged to act as "hard-nosed pros" and refocus after producing one of the greatest comebacks in AFL history against Melbourne.

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Bulldogs face cold, hard facts in AFL finals bid

The Western Bulldogs have three games left to prove their AFL finals credentials after dismantling GWS in a one-sided affair at Marvel Stadium.

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People love to say ‘sexuality doesn’t matter’ and shouldn’t come up in AFL – so why do players hurl homophobic slurs?

When footy players are homophobic on the field, it very clearly expresses disdain for us more than for their opponent

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No Harley spells big problems for struggling Eagles

Star West Coast midfielder Harley Reid will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, leaving a host of youngsters to steer the ship against Melbourne.

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Why AFLW is worth every cent of a $50m-per-year loss

The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs.

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Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning

The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.

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Jezza to kick 100 goals? I'd like to see that: Hinkley

Fresh from his 11-goal outing, star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron has the chance to move even closer to the magical 100-goal mark when he faces Port Adelaide.

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'Had our measure': High-flying Crows wary of Hawks

Adelaide can lock up their first AFL finals appearance since 2017, but they will first have to get over a Hawthorn team who have crushed them in recent times.

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Wooden-spoon Eagles to link up with a smart Daisy chain

West Coast's request for a priority pick is controversial, but coach Andrew McQualter believes the club deserves a helping hand.

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Clarkson still up for 'significant' Kangaroos challenge

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson remains adamant the struggling Kangaroos can still turn their fortunes around like his former club Hawthorn.

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Approach to AFLW’s 10th season suggests some remain unconvinced of its value

Qualified support for the women’s code from Seven comes as AFL House seeks to accelerate growth and address negative perceptions

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Under-fire Goodwin feels 'supported' by Demons board

Embattled Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has addressed his future and the fallout of the Demons' last-quarter capitulation to St Kilda.

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Finals axing the making of Western Bulldogs forward

Dropped for an elimination final last year, Western Bulldogs forward Rhylee West vowed to make changes. It's working.

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From the Pocket: five areas where Greg Swann can make his mark on the AFL

Swann is phlegmatic, he’s a pragmatist and (so far) he’s refreshingly free of weasel corporate-speak

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Struggling Eagles confirm plea for AFL draft help

West Coast will formally request draft assistance from the AFL as they finish in the bottom three on the ladder for a fourth consecutive season.

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Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale 'false narrative'

A disgraced former AFL umpire jailed for flouting court orders tried to falsely claim a horse he sold belonged to his partner.

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AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.

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AFL boss backs continued investment in AFLW

Ahead of its 10th season, amid stagnating crowds and ratings, the AFLW remains an investment "absolutely worth making", says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.

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Rogue AFL fixture looms as finals-deciding clash

The AFL will soon confirm the scheduling of the postponed Gold Coast-Essendon opening-round fixture, which could have huge finals implications.

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Marshall quizzed on future amid Saints' De Koning chase

St Kilda's ongoing pursuit of Carlton's restricted free agent Tom De Koning has sparked speculation about Rowan Marshall's playing future.

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