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Lions star addresses motivation of potential three-peat

Just two wins away from a third straight AFL premiership, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is adamant the chance to pull off a three-peat has yet to be discussed.

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The 'wake-up call' that helped Hawks prep for prelim

Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.

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'Look in the mirror': how Lions loss jarred Hawks

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says it was no surprise Brisbane bounced back last weekend to set up their preliminary final this Saturday at the MCG.

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NFL fever Down Under y'all as fans bask in MCG clash

American football fans have travelled from across Australia and the world to witness a US sporting spectacle.

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Niners upset Rams as MCG shines in NFL first Down Under

More than 100,000 fans piled into the MCG to witness the San Francisco 49ers beat their rival Los Angeles Rams in Australia's first NFL regular-season game.

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San Francisco legend's rallying call to Aussie NFL fans

The San Francisco 49ers have been active in Melbourne all week, which all-time great Jerry Rice expects to serve them well at the MCG.

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Everything you need to know about the NFL in Melbourne

The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia is set to get underway on Friday, and it will be a historic moment for the sport.

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The NFL sold out its Australia game in 30 minutes – but will the sport make its mark Down Under?

On Friday morning in Melbourne, close to 100,000 people will cram into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the first National Football League (NFL) game ever to be played in Australia.

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Circus or spectacular? Either way, NFL’s exercise in cultural exchange has gripped Melbourne

Friday’s game between the 49ers and Rams at the MCG is almost sold out with millions more set to watch on Netflix

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'New levels': Pacific to reap rewards from MCG NFL game

Star LA Rams receiver Puka Nacua has outlined how the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia will benefit the Pacific community.

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Dangerfield bends AFL elimination final to his will as Geelong end Carlton’s fairytale run

Cats defeat Blues by 33 points as their captain kicks five goals at the MCG to set up a semi-final showdown with the Dockers

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'Long haul': NFL's bold plan for future Aussie games

Ahead of the NFL's landmark regular-season game at the MCG, league officials have declared they want to play games in Australia every year.

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Lions legend's query on Freo flag hopes

The Brisbane Lions are proven performers at the MCG but there are still doubts over minor premier Fremantle's ability to stand up on the game's biggest stage.

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Carlton are on the wildest of rides with their next generation in the driver’s seat

The Blues look well stocked for years to come after Jagga Smith and Harry Dean were standouts in their AFL wildcard final win over the Demons

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Western Bulldogs hang on for wildcard win as Magpies’ Membrey misses shot after siren

The Dogs beat Collingwood by three points after Tim Membrey sliced a last-gasp chance in an all-time classic AFL final at the MCG

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Western Bulldogs defeat Collingwood Magpies: AFL wildcard final – as it happened

Dogs hang on for a three-point victory as Tim Membrey misses a last-gasp set shot to snatch victory for the Pies at the MCG

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'Defence wins premierships': Dogs ready for wildcard

After rediscovering their defensive bite, the Western Bulldogs are well prepared to take on Collingwood in a historic wildcard finals clash at the MCG.

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Demons consider picking veteran for wildcard final

Melbourne have numerous big selection calls to make this week as they prepare for their wildcard match against in-form Carlton at the MCG on Saturday night.

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Star Bulldog has no qualms about MCG wildcard clash

The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain.

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Lions ready for latest high-stakes Magpies showdown

Brisbane's latest clash with Collingwood is another high-stakes one with the Lions determined to win and seal an AFL top-four berth.

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'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers

Essendon coach Dean Solomon has urged Bombers fans to turn up for their last game of the season after another small crowd attended the loss to Sydney.

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Yet Moore MCG drama as Magpies, Hawks draw again

Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has failed to make the distance with a kick on the siren as the Hawks amazingly drew with Collingwood for the second time this season.

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Swans embrace MCG trek with second spot up for grabs

Sydney can lock in second spot on the ladder and two home finals with victory over Essendon on Sunday, with Dean Cox's men well placed for a tilt at the flag.

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Demons stun Dockers in extraordinary thriller to emerge as a bona fide premiership threat

Most pundits had Melbourne languishing this year but Steven King has reinvigorated the club with a gameplan made for the MCG

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'No fears here': Dockers positive despite MCG loss

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant the MCG holds no fears for his team, despite losing to Melbourne at the home of the grand final.

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