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Geelong, GWS remain undefeated after round five in AFL

A snapshot of the action from round five in the AFL as Geelong recorded a 5-0 start to their season for the first time since 2017.

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Bulldogs to rest Liberatore after dramatic collapse

Star Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore will be rested next week after he collapsed during their AFL loss to Essendon.

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'Steep learning curve' for irked pup Sanders: Beveridge

Western Bulldogs' coach Luke Beveridge will take a measured approach to teen Ryley Sanders' angry response to being substituted again in the loss to Essendon.

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Bombers overwhelm Dogs in recovery after Power failure

Essendon boast a positive win-loss ledger after kicking 10 of the last 13 goals to run over the top of the Western Bulldogs in a convincing 29-point victory.

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Port's Finlayson 'cut deeply' over his homophobic slur

Coach Ken Hinkley says Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has been deeply affected after he made a homophobic slur that resulted in a three-game ban.

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Bulldogs wary of under-fire Bombers' ruck power

The Western Bulldogs are preparing to face a fired-up Essendon and coach Luke Beveridge expects the ruck duel to be pivotal to the AFL clash.

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Afternoon Update: Penny Wong’s comments spark debate; AFL player suspended over homophobic slur; and an instant coffee taste test

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Port's Finlayson suspended for homophobic slur

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson will sit out three games after being suspended for making a homophobic remark in an AFL clash against Essendon.

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Execution, not effort, the issue at Essendon: Scott

Brad Scott has backed Essendon's work ethic despite their 69-point thumping by Port Adelaide, insisting other issues were at play in the chastening defeat.

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Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson's homophobic slur

As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.

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AFL mulls punishment for Finlayson's homophobic slur

As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, a previous sanction for Alastair Clarkson is unlikely to be used as a reference.

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SA shines again as AFL's Gather Round goes bigger

Gather Round was bigger and better in 2024 than the original edition, as the two local teams experienced contrasting fortunes in front of big crowds.

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Finlayson apologises for homophobic slur in AFL game

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson is under AFL investigation and has apologised for making a homophobic comment to an Essendon player.

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Finlayson facing AFL action for homophobic slur

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has apologised and the AFL is investigating after he abused an Essendon opponent with a homophobic slur.

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Bombers handed 'wake-up call' by Rozee-inspired Power

Port Adelaide duo Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis have taught Essendon's midfielders a lesson in a lop-sided Gather Round encounter at Adelaide Oval.

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'Outrageous' skipper powers Port to big win over Dons

Star midfielders Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis were outstanding in Port Adelaide's commanding 69-point home win over Essendon in Gather Round.

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Port's Georgiades to make AFL comeback after year out

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says forward Mitch Georgiades will play his first AFL game in over a year against Essendon.

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Port's Horne-Francis presses for return after injury

Port Adelaide could be boosted by the return from a hamstring injury of on-baller Jason Horne-Francis for their Gather Round game against Essendon.

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Demons continue to thrive under adversity in AFL

Melbourne's resilient win against Port Adelaide has set the Demons, who have faced questions about their off-field culture, up nicely early in the season.

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Saints youngster Windhager offered one-game ban

St Kilda young gun Marcus Windhager has been offered a one-game ban for a high bump on Essendon's Sam Durham.

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Move to half-back has Essendon's Mr Fix-It in great Nic

Essendon's Mr Fix-It Nic Martin has thrived in a move to half-back, but the Bomber has no desire to lock down a permanent role.

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Bombers star Stringer steps up late to sink St Kilda

Essendon star Jake Stringer has kicked the match-winning goal to pull the Bombers over the line against a tired St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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Saints prepare for 'fierce' clash against Essendon edge

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says it's easier said than done to play an on-edge brand of football, as the Saints prepare for Saturday's clash with Essendon.

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Key trio to bolster Bombers, sore Demons named

Gun midfielder Darcy Parish will return for Essendon against St Kilda, while Melbourne have named Jake Lever and Clayton Oliver despite injury scares.

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Bombers won't step away from aggressive edge

Essendon's aggressive approach fell short against Sydney but coach Brad Scott will continue to encourage his players to be fierce in the contest.

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