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Port coach demands defensive lift against Bombers

Port Adelaide's new coach Josh Carr is pinpointing improving team defence as his top priority after his tenure-opening loss.

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Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.

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Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Essendon's Jayden Nguyen is one of four new cultural diversity ambassadors who will help the AFL attract a wider cultural mix of players and fans to the game.

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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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Hawks' Mitchell delighted as dual rucks get rolling

After Ned Reeves and Lloyd Meek combined with aplomb against Essendon, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell indicated two rucks is a winning formula he will stick with.

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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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Langford out to lift Bombers, injury curse

Essendon goalkicker Kyle Langford spent time in Qatar over summer to get his body right and is ready to hit the ground running against Hawthorn in round one.

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New Bombers skipper has Merrett in his corner

Months after Zach Merrett unsuccessfully attempted to leave Essendon, new skipper Andrew McGrath has been able to lean on his predecessor.

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'Foolish mistake': Hawks pair spent night in US jail

Details about Hawthorn pair Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald spending a night in a US jail have emerged three days out from the round-one clash with Essendon.

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Moore back for Magpies, Dons to blood debutants

Opening-round winners Collingwood have received a further boost with news captain Darcy Moore is fit to play, while Essendon will name three debutants.

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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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Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted join in the off-season.

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Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions' wounds

Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews has been suspended after the dual AFL premiers let a 26-point lead slip in their first-up loss to the Western Bulldogs.

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AFL 2026 predicted ladder part one: Collingwood on a cliff edge as time waits for no one

The Craig McRae-era Magpies play exhilarating football but their age profile makes you wince while other, younger teams are preparing to spike

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Hawks, Dons sweat on MRO findings ahead of AFL openers

Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe and Essendon's Sam Durham both face scrutiny from the AFL match review officer, and could be banned for their clubs' season openers.

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Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.

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Arch-rivals' bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs

Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.

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Hawks livewire Ginnivan has new AFL role on radar

Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has had a taste of life in the coaches' box and can see himself shifting into a new role once his playing days are over.

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Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett says he had dinner with teammates Nic Martin and Mason Redman to smooth the waters following his failed bid to join Hawthorn.

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Merrett misses Essendon's team photo because of illness

Essendon star Zach Merrett has missed a training session because of illness, while fellow midfielder Jy Caldwell was dealing with a knee complaint.

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Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has been selected for Victoria, meaning February's State of Origin will be his first game since attempting to leave the Bombers.

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I want to be GWS captain: Aaron Cadman's 'master plan'

Returning to his home in Victoria is no longer a part of Aaron Cadman's master plan, with the rising GWS star daring to dream in the club's premiership chase.

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Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Andrew McGrath has been confirmed as Essendon's captaincy replacement for Zach Merrett on the same day Bombers chief executive Craig Vozzo quit his role.

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Former Bombers skipper joins Collingwood coaches

Collingwood have signed a former Essendon captain as a development coach, while also pinching a ruck coach from AFL rivals Melbourne.

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Larkey to take over from Simpkin as Kangaroos captain

Nick Larkey, North Melbourne's co-vice captain this season, is about to be confirmed as their new captain after a vote among players.

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