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Confidence missing: Murphy Reid told to watch himself

Fremantle star Murphy Reid has been urged to sit in front of a screen and watch highlights of himself in order to regain his mojo.

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Record-breaking Fagan warns Lions ahead of finals race

Chris Fagan's Brisbane Lions have given themselves a chance at another AFL "three-peat'', while the Suns were left to rue a lack of polish.

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'Doesn't feel right': Fagan humbled by Lions' record

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has spoken about the significance of breaking an important record, while also giving an update on a premiership star.

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AFL:Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.

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Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.

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Lions' tougher road to sequel as AFL dynasty beckons

After taking over the Brisbane Lions at rock bottom, Chris Fagan has built a team that now sits on the verge of AFL immortality.

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Jeered champion Lion happy to play up to villain tag

Brisbane Lions forward Cam Rayner was jeered relentlessly by Geelong fans in the grand final but enjoyed every moment on his way to a second AFL premiership.

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From the Pocket: blunt and brilliant Chris Scott is master of a job few have done better

The Geelong coach never saw himself in the position, and sometimes hints at leaving, but the Cats have become a force under his guidance

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Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong's coach

Geelong's Chris Scott displays a markedly different personality as a coach than he did during his AFL playing career.

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Lethal slams AFL after Cats star ruled out of decider

Leigh Matthews has called for the AFL pre-finals bye to be pushed back after Geelong star Tom Stewart was ruled out of the grand final through concussion.

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Aker's Cameron verdict and how Lions purr without Neale

Former Lions champion and Brownlow Medallist Jason Akermanis reckons those critical of Charlie Cameron's barren season in front of goal are missing the point.

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Suns' whisperer Hardwick has little brother primed

Like Leigh Matthews did for a young Brisbane team, Damien Hardwick is doing for the Suns as they arrive at the Gabba for an AFL semi-final with belief.

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'Never play again' - Matthews laments Bruns hit

In a wide-ranging interview, AFL legend Leigh Matthews says some wisdom from Hawthorn coach Allan Jeans was pivotal after his infamous Neville Bruns hit.

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Magpies ponder selection posers for King's Birthday

Collingwood's Dan McStay could return and Bobby Hill is at home because of family ill health ahead of the King's Birthday AFL blockbuster.

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Hawthorn coach defends 'fantastic' captain's dual roles

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his captain James Sicily has been fantastic in dual roles in games, dismissing criticism from AFL legend Leigh Matthews.

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Thirty years on, Anzac Day blockbuster as big as ever

Collingwood and Essendon will face off in their annual Anzac Day fixture 30 years after the game was held for the first time.

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From the Pocket: Anzac Day clash was born amid division but is now a reminder of how sport can bind us

The Collingwood and Essendon blockbuster had a rocky start with a racist on-field incident but in 30 years has grown into a meaningful part of the day

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Lions out to protect streak against 'confident' Magpies

The Brisbane Lions have won 10-straight games for the first time in 23 years and Collingwood are out to bring that streak to an end.

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'Bronze for Betty': cricket great wants MCG statue

Australian Cricket Hall of Fame member Christina Matthews believes a statue for the legendary Betty Wilson outside the MCG is overdue.

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Brisbane bury their AFL demons as stubborn optimism turns into unbridled joy

Lions had to overcome pain of grand final defeat last year and go the long way through this finals series to claim a first premiership under coach Chris Fagan

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Leigh Matthews delights in Lions' long-term turnaround

Leigh Matthews will present the premiership cup to the Brisbane Lions if they win the AFL grand final and is relishing their turnaround this decade.

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From the Pocket: Joe Daniher repays Brisbane’s faith on the biggest stages as ‘the sickness and the cure’

The enigmatic Lions forward can dazzle and disappoint in the same passage of play but saves his best for crunch moments and matches

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McRae defends Magpies' approach in back-to-back aim

Collingwood Craig McRae insists the Magpies are fully focused on 2024, even after recently launching a documentary about last year's AFL premiership.

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Ghosts of grand finals past laid to rest for Moores

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore shared a couple of special moments with his dad Peter as the Magpies won their 16th premiership.

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Collingwood’s joyous football leads them on remarkable journey to AFL flag

Under the guidance of coach Craig McRae the Magpies have come a long way as a team and a club in a relatively short period of time

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