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Tarryn Thomas cleared for state league football return

The AFL has permitted former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas to play for stand-alone VFL, SANFL or WAFL clubs in 2025.

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Lawson leaps from WA 'ressies' to AFL big time at Cats

A year ago, Lawson Humphries was playing in the WAFL reserves and now he's about to play for Geelong in an AFL preliminary final.

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Eagles to give retiring Andrew Gaff two farewell games

West Coast have announced they will select Andrew Gaff for games against North Melbourne and Carlton before he retires.

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Long apprenticeship helped shape Eagles interim coach

The race is on to replace departed Eagles mentor Adam Simpson with interim coach Jarrad Schofield and Brett Montgomery among those said to be in the running.

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Realigned Dockers keen to take down top dogs Sydney

Fremantle's midfield group bounced back in style against Gold Coast last week, but they will face an even bigger task against top dogs Sydney on Saturday.

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Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test

Fremantle's AFL premiership credentials will receive a major test on Saturday when they take on flag favourites Sydney at the SCG.

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Dockers veteran Walters out for up to four weeks

Fremantle have received mixed news on the injury front, with Michael Walters to miss up to four weeks but Heath Chapman expected to play.

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Eagles keen for Harley Reid to maintain hard edge

Harley Reid is being urged to maintain his trademark physicality when the young West Coast star returns from his two-match ban.

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Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes

Matt Flynn is poised for his long-awaited West Coast debut, while Collingwood have made five changes after being hit by more injury chaos.

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Eagle Brockman says sorry for early-morning car crash

West Coast forward Tyler Brockman won't be available for AFL selection until June 23 after being charged by police over an alleged early-morning car crash.

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Eagles eyeing Flyin' Ryan return as confidence rebuilds

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says Liam Ryan is still in the process of regaining confidence in his body following two rounds of hamstring surgery.

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West Coast Eagles coach confident Elliot is a no-go Yeo

West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo has been in hot form this season, and clubs in the premiership window are set to offer the free agent some tempting deals.

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Dockers coach Longmuir calls on AFL fans to stop abuse

West Coast have reached out to Michael Walters after the Fremantle veteran was verbally abused by an Eagles fan following last week's western derby.

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Darcy back for Dockers, Eagles hold fire on Ryan

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says it will take time for ruckman Sean Darcy to build up fitness and form after missing the club's first five games of 2024.

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Eagles turn to Jack Williams to lend Darling a hand

West Coast veteran Jack Darling has endured a poor start to the season but will be given a helping hand in Sunday's clash with the Western Bulldogs.

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Eagles forward Darling part of the solution: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is backing Jack Darling to step up his leadership in attack as the club deals with the loss of co-captain Oscar Allen.

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Magpies' Maynard continuing impressive footy dynasty

Before the first bounce of Saturday's AFL grand final, as he does at the start of every game, Collingwood's Brayden Maynard will remember his grandfathers.

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Dockers ponder how to fill Sean Darcy ruck void

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy will miss at least two weeks with an ankle injury, with coach Justin Longmuir yet to decide how to fill the void.

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Eagles drop Gaff to sub role for clash with Tigers

Out-of-form West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff has been relegated to the substitute's role for Sunday's AFL clash with Richmond at Optus Stadium.

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Dean Rioli is home again in Melbourne, coaching the future of women's football

A piece of the Tiwi Islands helped Melbourne feel like home for Dean Rioli, where the former Essendon star is still aspiring to help build football's future.

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Injury-hit Eagles call in the cavalry for Demons clash

West Coast are hopeful midfielder Elliot Yeo will be fit to return for the AFL's round four, as the Eagles face up to seven injury-enforced changes.

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Dockers star Walters misses out on Ross Lyon reunion

Fremantle are taking a careful approach with Michael Walters, deciding the veteran will make his comeback from an Achilles injury via the WAFL.

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Barry Cable civil case hears from third woman alleging Australian rules football great sexually abused her

Another woman comes forward alleging she was also sexually abused by football legend Barry Cable as a child, saying she was too "scared and intimidated" to tell anyone about her complaint against the then-North Melbourne coach.

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WA legend Barry Cable hit with sexual abuse allegations

WA football legend Barry Cable has been declared bankrupt and is facing allegations he repeatedly sexually abused a Perth teenager during his playing days.

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Football 'legend' Barry Cable sued over allegations he sexually abused teenager

Former Australian rules footballer and coach Barry Cable is being sued over allegations he sexually abused a Perth teenager when he was in the prime of his playing career.

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