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Pendlebury ponders future as AFL games record looms

Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will break the AFL games record against West Coast but his future beyond this season is still to be decided.

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'Work to do': inconsistency irks in Dockers' streak

The Dockers were well-set for a 100-point win on Sunday, only for Essendon to outscore them in the second half at the MCG.

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Worst Bombers MCG crowd since '90s as Freo equal record

Fremantle have cruised to a club record equalling ninth straight AFL win as they put Essendon away in the first half on Sunday at the MCG.

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Dees dare to dream after handing Hawks King-size caning

Melbourne leapfrogged Hawthorn into fifth spot on the AFL ladder after another impressive victory under first-year coach Steven King at the MCG.

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Magpies confirm season-ending injury for young ruck

With Scott Pendlebury set to break the AFL games record, Collingwood have confirmed an ACL injury to young ruckman Oscar Steene.

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Dockers coach not thinking of record - just Bombers

Fremantle will post an equal club record ninth win in a row if they can beat Essendon at the MCG on Sunday, but they face a tricky five-day break next week.

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'It clicked, finally': Magpies buoyant for Hawks test

Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.

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Masterclass on Anzac Day encapsulates why unflappable Scott Pendlebury is so good

At times during the Pies’ big win at the MCG the 38-year-old appeared to be playing 10 simultaneous games of chess – and Essendon had no answer

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The AFL’s Anzac Day game: how a shared tradition became a two-club monopoly

On Anzac Day, Collingwood and Essendon will meet at the MCG for their annual blockbuster in front of more than 90,000 people.

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Sports need better game-day mental health protocols to protect athletes – here’s how

Last Thursday night at the MCG, fans witnessed a gripping game of AFL football between Carlton and Collingwood.

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How was Elijah Hollands allowed to keep playing during a ‘mental health episode’?

Leadership, on and off the field, was lacking at the MCG and any investigation must ascertain whether Carlton fulfilled its duty of care

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Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset

Melbourne have held on for an extraordinary two-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane for the best win of the Steven King era.

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Concerned Carlton dig deeper into Hollands' MCG episode

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright says they are going through all the circumstances leading up to Elijah Hollands' MCG mental health episode.

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Daicos milestone magic serves up ton of pain for Blues

Carlton teenager Talor Byrne has missed an after-the-siren goal that would have secured a draw against arch-enemies Collingwood at the MCG.

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'Kicked in the nuts': Hardwick laments midfield letdown

Gold Coast suffered their first defeat of the season when their star-studded midfield unit lowered its colours to Melbourne in a shock result at the MCG.

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Rioli rises high but Port's power tames Tigers

Maurice Rioli produced the highlight of the day, but Aliir Aliir and Zak Butters led Port Adelaide to a comfortable win over Richmond.

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Petracca 'shame' as revitalised Dees eye red-hot Suns

Christian Petracca's injury has robbed the Melbourne-Gold Coast clash of its star attraction, but there is plenty on the line for both sides at the MCG.

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'Special' Pickett inspires Dees win in Gawn milestone

Melbourne have celebrated captain Max Gawn's 250-game milestone with a remarkable comeback win over Carlton from 43 points down at the MCG.

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'Like grand final': Melbourne readies for NFL clash

The first NFL regular-season clash in Australia has been locked in, and former NFL and AFL star Ben Graham has compared the occasion to the AFL grand final.

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'Thanks Mr Andrew': father-Sun chat sets MCG scene

Mac Andrew's off-the-ball conduct has been a sore point in an otherwise impressive start to the season from big AFL improvers Gold Coast.

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Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars

Nick Watson kicked the last goal of the game and was involved in an animated exchange with Sydney fans after Hawthorn's 17-point victory at the MCG.

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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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Wanted Bomber now the enemy as Hawks prepare for battle

While he was desperate to get Zach Merrett to Hawthorn, coach Sam Mitchell says the star Bomber remains the enemy as the arch-rivals square off at the MCG.

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Collingwood’s cool heads rise to big AFL occasion and make point to naysayers

The Magpies didn’t enjoy the best off-season but they excelled in opening round at the MCG as too many fumbles and shanks cost St Kilda dearly

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Revitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

While Collingwood have been tipped to miss the top eight this year, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes they remain an AFL heavyweight ahead of their MCG clash.

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