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Love is in the air as star Eagle re-signs until 2027

West Coast have re-signed a trio of players, including a star who briefly considered joining arch-rivals Fremantle at the end of last year.

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Tighter defence gives Kangas chance to take down Pies

North Melbourne will start rank outsiders against AFL ladder leaders Collingwood but hope their improving team defence can be the key to an upset.

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Cats coach has 'inside info' on divisive AFL technology

Geelong coach Chris Scott has challenged the AFL to prove its goal-line technology actually works following another hotly debated call to overturn a goal.

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Dogs coach Beveridge in fiery Cornes confrontation

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge's frosty relationship with commentator Kane Cornes reached a flashpoint in a fiery interaction at GMHBA Stadium.

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AFL urged to go beyond mental health round with player voices to tackle stigma

Experts call for sharing of first-person stories to better reach community after pleas for themed round return in wake of Adam Selwood’s death

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Smith shines as Cats survive Dogs' challenge in classic

Bailey Smith was the central figure as Geelong outlasted the Western Bulldogs by 14 points in a high-scoring and entertaining contest.

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Richmond star to make comeback in rare VFL appearance

After being struck down by yet another soft-tissue injury, Richmond star Dion Prestia will play the "long game" before returning at AFL level.

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Star Eagle all class during worrying concussion battle

West Coast are still unsure when Jeremy McGovern will front a panel of concussion experts in what will decide his AFL fate.

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AFL giant Walls gives message from beyond the grave

A decorated player, a ruthless coach and an insightful media performer, Robert Walls has been remembered as a "big softie" around his family.

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Demon Petracca reaffirms AFL future ahead of milestone

Christian Petracca has fought back tears while detailing last year's life-threatening injuries, and insists he is committed to Melbourne's future success.

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'Not a disaster': Hinkley brushes early handover talk

Ken Hinkley insists Port Adelaide's 4-6 record isn't disastrous as he attempts to reverse the AFL club's fortunes this season before handing over to Josh Carr.

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'We don't want to do that': Swans coach on repeat bans

Poor discipline and bad technique is costing Sydney, says coach Dean Cox after two key players were suspended for separate high hits on Carlton defenders.

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Legends demand AFL action on falling Indigenous numbers

Two of footy's Indigenous greats hope Sir Doug Nicholls Round can spark action to reverse the falling number of First Nations players on AFL club lists.

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Darwin dominance done, Suns clock on for next shift

Gold Coast have refocused after another successful Darwin jaunt, Bailey Humphrey keen to continue his form surge on a Melbourne trip to face St Kilda.

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Concussions could force Eagles star McGovern to retire

West Coast says the AFL will decide the next step for Jeremy McGovern as the veteran defender struggles to recover from his latest concussion.

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Liberal state slide after federal election hammering

Support for a state Liberal government has fallen to a 16-year low, with the party's pet stadium project failing to score with voters, polling shows.

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Scott backs in key AFL official after pub meeting

The AFL has been under fire in recent times over various issues but the league has had the strong backing from an unlikely source after a pub meeting.

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Essendon legend Hird makes call on coaching future

Not even a provocative statement from a powerful former Essendon president will distract Bombers coach Brad Scott from his mission of reigniting the club.

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The Conversation

15 years ago, I urged the AFL to launch a mental health round. Now it’s time for action

The death of former AFL footballer Adam Selwood, less than four months after the death by suicide of his twin Troy, is an unfathomable tragedy for the Selwood family.

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'Robust' discussion on the menu as AFL, coaches meet

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is having a series of meetings with AFL coaches amid growing unhappiness among the clubs about head office.

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'There's a chance': Buckley flags interest in Devils

Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has met with Tasmania Devils boss Brendon Gale and is open to joining the AFL expansion club as its inaugural coach.

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Crows beware - Eagles have learnt how to win

West Coast have posted their first win under coach Andrew McQualter after producing their best pressure display of the season in a 28-point win over St Kilda.

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Brave Eagles do it for Selwood in shock win over Saints

West Coast have posted their first win under coach Andrew McQualter, overcoming a five-goal haul from Jack Higgins to post a 28-point victory over St Kilda.

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Final-term 'annihilation' sparks Demons over Lions

Clayton Oliver found form as Melbourne came from 24 points behind to shock Brisbane in an 11-point Gabba win that left the Lions with work to do.

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Selwood fondly remembered as AFL world mourns

A minute's silence has been held before West Coast's AFL clash with St Kilda to pay tribute to Adam Selwood, who died on Saturday.

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