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It's all in the timing as Bailey deal livens up Lions

Cam Rayner isn't sure if he meant it, but admits the timing of Zac Bailey's Lions contract extension was perfect ahead of an AFL semi-final against the Crows.

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'Not true': Pendlebury's swift answer to future plans

Scott Pendlebury has told Collingwood coach Craig McRae he is not considering playing for another club as the Magpies legend weighs up his future.

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Hardwick blasts gambling criticism, deflects to AFL

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed criticism of the club's links with the gambling industry, saying conflicts of interest exist everywhere in the AFL.

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'Hodgey was right': one-year contract wonder eyes 250th

Ryan Lester was dropped 17 times in his first 13 seasons and has signed eight one-year deals, but is now an elite Lion surging towards his 250th AFL game .

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Change in Sportsbet policy engulfs AFL identities amid scrutiny of gambling links

A subtle tweak of policy by Sportsbet has embroiled a three-time premiership captain and an emerging female voice who judged last year’s Norm Smith medal

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Suns skipper leans on next-gen to continue rise

Only 25 and just in his second season as Suns captain, Noah Anderson has already earmarked a group of younger players he says can shape the club's future.

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AFL grand final 2025: ultimate guide to the flag decider between Geelong and Brisbane

Wondering what time the game starts, how you can watch it live and what happens it it’s a draw? We’ve got you covered

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AFL boss unmoved by Snoop Dogg grand final blow back

As the AFL greats are announced to present premiership medallions, the grand final entertainment remains a talking point.

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Demons address stars' frustrated body language

Jack Viney says Melbourne know passionate players can flare up at times, but the Demons have addressed the frustrated body language from senior players.

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Hawks tread carefully with son of a gun's future

Cooper Hodge, the son of Hawthorn great Luke Hodge, is eligible to join the Hawks or Brisbane through next year's AFL national draft.

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From the Pocket: Young Tigers are full of hope – but for every success story, there’s a cautionary tale

Sam Lalor will debut for Richmond in their AFL season opener against Carlton as the No 1 draft pick’s new club puts its faith in youth

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AFL order Hinkley to explain his taunting of Hawthorn

The AFL has issued a 'please explain' to Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley for his taunting of Hawthorn players after the Power's dramatic semi-final win.

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Hawks brush Hodge's 'old-school' criticism of Ginnivan

Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan raised eyebrows with a social media post, attracting criticism from Luke Hodge, but Hawks coach Sam Mitchell isn't concerned.

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Breust riding Hawks' wave of momentum to 300 AFL games

Earlier this year, Hawthorn forward Luke Breust would have laughed at the suggestion he'd finish the season as a 300-game AFL player.

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'Grumpy old' Hawks stars re-signed ahead of AFL finals

Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust is content playing the grumpy old man to his exuberant, celebration-happy young teammates ahead of their AFL elimination final.

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Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions

Hawthorn defender James Sicily and Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will front the AFL appeals board in attempts to have their respective suspensions overturned.

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Holly Willoughby 'glowing' as she shares makeup free selfie

The This Morning presenter ditched her usual glamorous look for a cosy night in

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Former Hawks skipper Luke Hodge supports Hawthorn coaches after racism allegations are made in club review

Three-time Hawks premiership skipper Luke Hodge backs his former Hawthorn coaches, as the AFL investigates allegations of racism.

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AFL greats shocked at Hawthorn report into alleged racism

Luke Hodge, Sam Mitchell and Shaun Burgoyne react to allegations First Nations players were mistreated

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North continue AFL pursuit of Clarkson

North Melbourne want a soft indication about Alastair Clarkson's 2023 plans by the end of Wednesday but it is not an ultimatum to the AFL master coach.

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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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Dockers coach backs Darcy's ruck technique

Serious knee injuries to Carlton's Marc Pittonet and Collingwood's Brodie Grundy have raised fresh questions about the safety of the ruck contest.

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