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Eagles recruit made to regret his old fan-boy messages

Tom McCarthy grew up supporting the Melbourne Demons, and he now gets the chance to play with one of his former idols after landing at West Coast.

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Battling Bloods: Swans aim to emulate 2005 breakthrough

Sydney's 2005 premiership side will perform a lap of honour at the SCG this weekend, with Dean Cox urging his side to draw on the greats' Bloods lessons.

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Ladder-leaders flex muscle to continue Hawthorn's slide

Hawthorn have slumped to a third-straight defeat, unable to stay with premiership favourites Collingwood in a 51-point smashing at the MCG.

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'Silent assassin' fires, Lions relish tough run to bye

An unsung Brisbane talent is finally out of the shadows as the defending premiers steady themselves for three tough games before a bye.

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Brotherly soccer lessons took Victory's Reec to top

Melbourne Victory striker Jing Reec's childhood kickarounds with six older brothers have him steeled for the A-League Men grand final.

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Hollywood and sport stars issue anti-violence plea

Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana and Usman Khawaja are among prominent Australian men featured in an anti-family violence campaign to be played at a major footy clash.

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'Huge steps' despite Bombers' Gabba near miss

Essendon came from 32 points behind to briefly lead Brisbane at the Gabba, before the hosts kicked away for a tense 18-point triumph.

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Cats coach: ultra-conservatives should lay off Smith

Coach Chris Scott says the latest Bailey Smith controversy barely caused a ripple at Geelong while calling for "ultra-conservatives" to lay off the recruit.

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Dockers call on star to face Suns after Pearce blow

Fremantle have turned to a veteran star after losing skipper Alex Pearce, while the Magpies and Tigers also have big guns back at their disposal.

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'Football is crazy': Bruno's unique path to derby final

Bruno Fornaroli's long march to his first A-League grand final has been difficult and delightful, with Archie Thompson among those in awe of the 37-year-old.

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Dockers star giving former boss Hardwick headaches

Fremantle gun Shai Bolton presents a tough match-up for any opposition coach - even one who knows him as well as former Richmond boss Damien Hardwick.

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Surf's up as Eagles welcome reinforcements to the nest

New West Coast recruit Jacob Newton is an avid surfer and Eagles coach Andrew McQualter has no qualms about his players hitting up the waves.

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Why Kingsley feels Tigers clash spells danger for GWS

Top-eight side GWS will start as warm favourites against lowly Richmond, but Giants coach Adam Kingsley is taking no comfort from the ladder positions.

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Ladder-leading Magpies revel in the AFL season grind

Collingwood will head into their MCG blockbuster against Hawthorn full of confidence, as well as regaining several key players.

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Essendon pick talls as injury cover in mid-season draft

Essendon have made two tall selections as injury cover in the mid-season draft while West Coast plucked a 24-year-old halfback with the first selection.

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What Essendon forward learned from shock axing

An Essendon best-and-fairest winner, Peter Wright was dropped at the end of 2024, but the towering forward has been able to bounce back this year.

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Premiers leave out key pair for clash with Essendon

Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney is dealing with a "few issues" but coach Chris Fagan has stopped short of confirming the specific injury.

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Why Victory star Chidiac believes best is yet to come

Alex Chidiac may be the oldest in Melbourne Victory's midfield, but the A-League star believes her best is yet to come after winning the Julie Dolan medal.

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'50-50': Victory mull grand final call on injured stars

Melbourne Victory are yet to decide whether star Nishan Velupillay is fit enough to play in the A-League Men grand final, while other players push their case.

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From the Pocket: AFL players are taught to conquer their fears but some need saving from themselves

Port Adelaide’s Darcy Byrne-Jones was doing what was expected of him when running back with the flight of the ball, but the time has come for a step change

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Richmond's Balta to fly to Sydney for VFL game

Star defender Noah Balta will fly to Sydney ahead of the Tigers' clash with GWS, but will only be involved in their earlier VFL game.

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Sicily talk 'storm in tea cup' says bristling Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has fiercely defended James Sicily amid speculation about the Hawks captain's AFL form and fitness.

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Richmond believe Dustin Martin would be a 'great coach'

Richmond coach Adem Yze has pitched to retired legend Dustin Martin to return to the Tigers in any off-field role he wants.

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Magnificent Milanovic's last act in A-League Men

Nicolas Milanovic has won the Johnny Warren Medal, while Melbourne Victory's Alex Chidiac was named winner of the Julie Dolan Medal.

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Fremantle skipper wins tribunal challenge, free to play

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's rough conduct charge and his proposed three-match ban have been dismissed by the AFL Tribunal.

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