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Injured Brownlow medallist to miss Suns' season start

Reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell will have surgery on a broken finger and miss the start of the AFL season for Gold Coast.

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New dawn under King after Demons' dark hour

Max Gawn's optimism entering the Steven King era at Melbourne is fuelled, in part, by the club's unexpected rise to the 2021 premiership under his predecessor.

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'It's laughable': Suns' gun on 'Brand Petracca' critics

Christian Petracca has taken a shot at critics about off-field pursuits he says have helped improve his mental health and prepared him to flourish at the Suns.

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Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield

With Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, recruit Jack Steele is set to slot into new coach Steven King's midfield.

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'Could be a star': Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a strong first impression at Gold Coast as the No.1 draft pick tries to resurrect his troubled AFL career.

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AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.

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'Super damaging': Adelaide's high hopes for young star

Adelaide defender Max Michalanney says his teammate Josh Rachele is primed to make a massive impact as a midfielder in the looming AFL season.

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Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training

Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.

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It's Ben a long time going from Sun rise to Blue heaven

New Carlton forward Ben Ainsworth has opened up on the "challenging" decision to leave Gold Coast with the Suns finally on the cusp of success.

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'No real ego': Gawn happy either way on D's captaincy

Max Gawn says he was "scared" about whether new Melbourne coach Steven King would like him, amid widespread change at the Demons.

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'A genuine crack': Gawn makes AFL Origin call to arms

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has wanted a State Of Origin return for several years and says it's now on the players to make it work.

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The 'scary' Sun Petracca can't wait to play with

Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca can't wait to play with boom youngster Bailey Humphrey and believes he can personally reach another level at the Suns.

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Demons 'future-proofed' after trading premiership stars

Melbourne have defended their "future-proofing" strategy after boldly trading out premiership stars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver.

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Deadline: what happened on the last day of AFL trades

While Charlie Curnow headlines the players who have found new AFL clubs, several others ended the AFL trade period having to stay put.

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Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.

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'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.

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Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer

Hawthorn have made an offer for Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Sydney are pitching their bid for Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.

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Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.

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Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

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Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.

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Flanders deal could help Suns secure Petracca

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Clayton Oliver is proving hard to contact, while Sam Flanders and Oscar Allen are on the move.

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Suns firm on Humphrey amid Petracca, Ugle-Hagan pursuit

Gold Coast are adamant Bailey Humphrey is going nowhere during the AFL trade period as they chase Christian Petracca and weigh a move for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

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'Money to splash': Saints on march eye more trade moves

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

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Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes

Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.

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Magpies star makes trade call as Lions land Draper

Collingwood premiership forward Brody Mihocek will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent after turning down offers to stay at the Magpies.

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