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Grand final brawls, suspension drama, Wayne Harmes and THAT goal — why the Blues and the Magpies hate each other

As we get ready for today's blockbuster at the MCG, Carlton and Collingwood figures Mark Maclure and Mick Malthouse talk about the rivalry between the two traditional heavyweights, and why it endures.

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Country football loses an icon as Quambatook Football and Netball Club folds

After more than a century, a proud country football and netball club is folding. Its demise tells a bigger story about rural Australia.

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Kangaroo Cunnington to push for AFL return

North Melbourne star Ben Cunnington will have a say in when he returns to the AFL team after recovering from testicular cancer and playing in the VFL last week.

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Swans boost AFL top-four hopes, beat North

Sydney's comfortable 38-point win over lowly North Melbourne has lifted them into fourth on the AFL ladder ahead of the last fortnight of the season.

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Longmire wants to enjoy Franklin's season

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire is comfortable with Lance Franklin's call to postpone contract talks and wants to enjoy the AFL legend's end to the season.

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Kangaroos play it safe with Cunnington

Ben Cunnington has missed out on a dream AFL recall this week, with the star Kangaroos midfielder set to play in the VFL instead in his return from cancer.

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Inside the Game: Hard work, sharp skills, high footy IQ and getting better after 30 — how David Mundy found the fountain of youth

Even after 17 seasons and 371 games, David Mundy took people by surprise with his retirement announcement. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson take a closer look at the evergreen Docker.

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North torn over Cunnington AFL return path

Courageous North Melbourne midfielder Ben Cunnington's comeback game could be at AFL level, rather than in the low-key surrounds of the VFL.

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Swan Kennedy still a chance for 300

Sydney veteran Josh Kennedy has told coach John Longmire he wants to concentrate on regaining his spot in the senior side before deciding his AFL future.

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No guarantees on Hurley AFL comeback

Essendon veteran Michael Hurley has played his first full game in the VFL on return from a crippling hip infection, in a positive step towards an AFL comeback.

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Hardwick admits VFL spray was over the top

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says he regrets his verbal altercation with opposition VFL players at Punt Road Oval last Saturday.

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Magpies' De Goey back for Port AFL clash

Jordan De Goey has successfully completed Collingwood's training session on Wednesday and is set to make his AFL return against Port Adelaide this weekend.

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Tigers' AFL coach Hardwick in VFL row

Richmond AFL coach Damien Hardwick allegedly used abusive language towards Williamstown players at a VFL match, where he was watching from the sidelines.

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Voss backs Blue McGovern to play full role

Carlton defender Mitch McGovern will return to help bolster the club's injury-hit backline in Sunday's AFL clash with GWS at Marvel Stadium.

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Lockett-Coventry AFL ends to be reinstated

The famous Lockett-Coventry signs were removed for the installation of "sexy scoreboards" but the goalkicking legends' names will be back in Marvel Stadium.

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Swans veteran Josh Kennedy eyes AFL return

Veteran Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy is closing in on an AFL return following a lengthy injury spell after making a successful comeback in the VFL.

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Transgender athletes weigh in on debate over participation in sports following FINA decision

FINA's decision by to restrict the participation of transgender women in elite swimming competitions has created a ripple effect, with other sporting bodies fighting to balance fairness and inclusion.

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Conrad Charlton was the first voice on ABC radio 90 years ago and his sons Michael and Tony were TV broadcasting pioneers

When the ABC launched 90 years ago, Conrad Charlton was the first voice on air. His son, Michael, then was the first face on ABC TV and another son, Tony, also worked at the ABC and called the first televised VFL match on commercial television.

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Bulldogs wary of rivals Giants in AFL

The Western Bulldogs are attempting to kickstart their AFL season but are wary of modern-day rivals GWS causing an upset.

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GWS ease back Davis, Taranto through VFL

GWS have decided against rushing back injured stars Phil Davis and Tim Taranto for their AFL clash with rivals the Western Bulldogs.

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Saints' Jones cleared to face Bombers

Injury-hit St Kilda have received an unexpected boost with Zak Jones fit to face Essendon, while Jack Billings and Hunter Clark have been recalled.

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Bulldogs Hunter, Bruce to return in VFL

The Western Bulldogs will welcome back key pair Lachie Hunter and Josh Bruce via the VFL while Caleb Daniel has signed a four-year contract extension.

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Kangaroos young gun sensationally axed

North Melbourne coach David Noble has axed rising star Tarryn Thomas following his underwhelming form this year.

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Roos' Stephenson in the mix for AFL recall

Jaidyn Stephenson is back in the AFL mix at North Melbourne but coach David Noble says the VFL's standard made it hard to show he'd lifted his intensity.

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Tomlinson back, Dees weigh up AFL changes

Adam Tomlinson will play his first AFL match since round four as Melbourne look to bounce back from their first loss of the AFL season.

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