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Injuries mar Swans' thumping win over premiers

Sydney have cruised to a second big home win and condemned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but paid a price with injuries.

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Swans apologise over Bondi tribute 'omission'

The Sydney Swans have apologised after their tribute to victims of the Bondi terrorist attack did not include direct references to the Jewish community.

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Stadium delay 'no surprise': Tasmania Devils CEO

Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale is confident a longer-than-expected build for the Macquarie Point stadium won't hurt the club's ability to attract top talent.

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Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass

An "extraordinary" performance from Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli inspired a rare act from coach Luke Beveridge post-match.

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Suns can dream but must switch on for protege's Eagles

Gold Coast, who host a West Coast side stacked with debutants, have surged into AFL premiership favouritism after their dominant first-up defeat of Geelong.

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'Get stuck into it': new Port coach relishes challenge

Josh Carr says he's excited at the prospect of coaching Port Adelaide in a premiership match for the first time.

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New-look Demons couldn't slow down if they tried: Gawn

Melbourne won't be left behind in the AFL's race to play fast, attacking footy, with skipper Max Gawn excited to see how an electrifying duo can spark his side.

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A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach

Left to lament Essendon's inability to defend against Hawthorn, coach Brad Scott says the Bombers are under no illusions how far they are from the AFL's best.

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Mitchell rapt with Hawks' response to week in headlines

Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.

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Why Eagles could be the wildcards by 2027: Worsfold

West Coast are coming off a one-win season and are set for more pain in 2026, but optimism is growing the club's rebuild is well and truly on track.

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'We can do anything': Swans up for Lions test

Defender Nick Blakey believes a showdown with the reigning premiers is the chance for Charlie Curnow-led Sydney to show they are a genuinely good team.

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'Hanging on': Blues withstand Tigers' late surge

Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season.

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NRL and AFL wage growth is off the charts – what about other Australian athletes?

Elite athletes can earn huge money from playing contracts, prize money, sponsorship, endorsements, appearance fees and media work.

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Hawthorn great lands key role with Adelaide Crows

A Hawthorn great has landed the job as list manager at AFL rivals Adelaide.

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Devils likely face three-year wait for new stadium

A divisive new waterfront AFL stadium was approved by a parliamentary vote in 2025, but its completion date has yet to be firmly locked in.

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Port appoint ex-Blues assistant as head AFLW coach

Port Adelaide have settled on a replacement for Lauren Arnell as their AFLW head coach, with a Carlton identity appointed to the role.

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Hawks defend arrested duo ahead of Bombers blockbuster

Hawthorn are backing arrested duo Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald and the AFL club's handling of the matter, which happened four months ago.

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'We're confident': Crows coach on star forward

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks expects a star forward to overcome injury and play in the club's season-opener against Collingwood.

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From the Pocket: Docherty’s voice memo highlights impossible job facing modern AFL coaches

The former Carlton player’s leaked message to Daniel Gorringe shows how a podcaster can inflict as much damage as Errol Gulden’s left boot

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Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos' World Cup blueprint

Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.

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Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues

For a second consecutive year, youthful Richmond can start their AFL season by upsetting Carlton and piling more pressure on the beleaguered Blues.

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Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal

Brisbane will take on Sydney without key defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner after their respective striking bans were upheld by the AFL tribunal.

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AFL’s Andrew McGrath Says Locker-Room Toxic Masculinity Pushed Him To Step Up For Women

Essendon captain Andrew McGrath opens up about AFL locker‑room toxic masculinity, the manosphere and why men need to step up.

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Souths flag safety fears over try record celebration

South Sydney players believe it could be unsafe for fans to storm the field if winger Alex Johnston breaks the NRL's try-scoring record.

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'We love it': Lions embrace early season AFL challenges

Jarrod Berry says a decade of "brotherhood and resilience" will serve premiers Brisbane well after a frustrating Opening Round loss to the Bulldogs.

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