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Kennett, Hawks invite Rioli to Darwin game

Hawthorn hope an invitation to their AFL match in Darwin on May 28 can help toward reconciliation with former star Cyril Rioli.

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Hawthorn coach defends Mitchell, O'Meara

Star Hawthorn duo Sam Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara have suffered a drop in output this season after spending less time in the midfield.

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From Melbourne to West Coast — your AFL team's position summed up in two lines

Want a quick summary of where your team is after eight rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Melbourne to cellar-dwellers West Coast, Andrew McGarry sums up each of the 18 sides in two lines.

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Bombers star Heppell hits out at critics

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will continue to have a fun environment at training despite critics of the club's poor start to the AFL season.

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AFL Round-Up: Essendon stays alive, but Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle have kicked away

Some timely wins have shaken up the race for the finals, but they're all left chasing the breakaway group of three in 2022. We digest the week that was.

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Mansell handed one-match AFL ban

Richmond's Rhyan Mansell has been dealt a one-match suspension for striking Collingwood forward Jack Ginnivan.

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Bombers coach full of praise for Wright

Peter Wright's six goals were crucial as Essendon recovered from personnel issues and a 25-point deficit to beat AFL rivals Hawthorn by 27 points.

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Brave Bombers jag AFL upset over Hawthorn

Peter Wright kicked six goals for Essendon, who ran over the top of Hawthorn with an eight-goal final quarter to score their second win of the AFL season.

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Bombers defy odds with comeback AFL win over Hawks as Lions take down depleted Eagles

Essendon overcomes the late withdrawal of five players due to illness to defeat Hawthorn by 27 points, while Brisbane beats an understrength West Coast at the Gabba. Earlier, Geelong, Richmond and Gold Coast tasted success.

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Tigers, Pies in old-school AFL blockbuster

When Richmond and Collingwood face off in a high-stakes clash at the MCG, it will offer a throwback to games from their rivalry across the decades.

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Lions players take lead against Eagles

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has handed the reins to his players to prepare for Saturday's AFL match against a COVID-hit and out-of-form West Coast.

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Breust happy with call to remain at Hawks

Luke Breust has opened up on his "hairy" trade period but is happier than ever to have stuck with Hawthorn as the Hawks continue to surprise under Sam Mitchell.

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Ratten wants Saints bravery against Demons

Unfancied Hawthorn pushed Melbourne all the way last weekend and St Kilda coach Brett Ratten wants his players to emulate the Hawks' bravery this Sunday.

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Bombers coach wants aggressive AFL mindset

A horror 1-6 start to the AFL season has poured heat on Essendon coach Ben Rutten, who wants his team to play with more flair and aggression against Hawthorn.

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Northern Territory footballer Dominique Carbone signs with AFLW club Hawthorn

Darwin-born Dominique Carbone moved to Melbourne in 2019 to chase her AFLW dream. After three years of sacrifice and outstanding play in the VFLW and NT, her resolve has won her a contract at the Hawthorn Football Club.

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Hawks aim to step up as AFL favourites

Hawthorn have impressed under first-year coach Sam Mitchell and will start favourites against struggling Essendon in their AFL clash on Saturday.

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Demons coach Goodwin back in AFL action

Simon Goodwin missed last week with COVID-19 but will return to usual duties when Melbourne take on St Kilda in round eight.

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AFL’s crackdown on umpire dissent is not the end of football as we know it

There is mounting evidence that this rule is working and essential to the overall health of the game

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Depleted Demons hold on against Hawks

Melbourne have set up their hard-fought 10-point win over Hawthorn by kicking six goals to three in the third quarter on Saturday at the MCG.

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Fremantle beat Geelong by three points in thriller as Melbourne's winning streak stretches to 14

A thrilling win from the Dockers over the Cats in Geelong leaves no doubt over their credentials, while the Dees see off Hawthorn to make it 14 straight wins.

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Sicily ready for Hawks AFL captaincy test

Tough defender James Sicily will fill in as Hawthorn captain for the first time in his 100th AFL match, against reigning premiers Melbourne.

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Melbourne AFL premiership trio join Simon Goodwin in missing Hawthorn clash due to COVID-19 isolation

Along with coach Simon Goodwin, three of Melbourne's grand final-winning squad enter isolation as COVID-19 disrupts the Demons' preparations for Saturday's match against Hawthorn.

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Sicily takes reins as Hawks' AFL captain

Tough defender James Sicily will captain Hawthorn for the first time in his 100th senior match, when they face reigning premiers Melbourne on Saturday.

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Demons brace for more COVID-19 infections

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with a number of players likely to have also contracted the virus.

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From Melbourne, Fremantle, Sydney and Collingwood to GWS, Essendon and West Coast — the best and worst teams at surge football

Momentum is key in modern AFL, and teams who can produce surges of consecutive goals in games can be hard to contain. Andrew McGarry takes a look at who does it best, who stops it best, and who has more work to do on both sides of the ball.

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