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Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism

West Coast coach Adam Simpson and his Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir have spoken out about their concerns over the playing surface at Optus Stadium.

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Out-of-form Giants need to 'toughen up' for Crows match

GWS forward Callum Brown says the Giants will need to rediscover their hunger if they want to beat Adelaide and stay in the hunt for finals.

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Port coach Hinkley vows to fight on under AFL heat

Coach Ken Hinkley says he accepts the scrutiny on his dozen years as Port Adelaide coach amid a current form slump.

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Dockers back in mids to match it with Sydney's stars

Fremantle's premiership credentials will receive a huge test on Saturday when they take on the ladder-leading Swans at the SCG.

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The AFL’s illicit drug policy is under fire but the bigger issue is that not all sports have one

In March, Australian MP Andrew Wilkie used parliamentary privilege to allege the Australian Football League (AFL) was operating an “off the books” illicit drug testing regime that is at odds with its obligations under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.

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Ex-Socceroo Zdrilic to be 'diamond' coach: Perth Glory

A new era has begun at A-League Men club Perth Glory, with former Socceroos striker David Zdrilic appointed to lead the revamped squad for the next three years.

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Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Carlton coach Michael Voss has hit out at "ridiculous" commentary after Sam Walsh was on the end of a dangerous tackle from Patrick Dangerfield.

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Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli appears set to line up against North Melbourne despite a training mishap, while Aaron Naughton returns from injury.

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Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Oscar McInerney will become the most-capped Brisbane Lions ruckman when he lines up against old foe Max Gawn of Melbourne at the Gabba.

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Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion

The Western Bulldogs will load up on forward-line bigs in their match against North Melbourne following the return of Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy.

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Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon sentenced over postie attack

Former AFL player manager Ricky Nixon has given the middle finger to media outside of court before being sentenced over an attack on a postman.

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Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Jordan De Goey, Brody Mihocek, Scott Pendlebury and Oleg Markov are all back from injuries to bolster Collingwood's line-up for the AFL clash with Gold Coast.

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Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

A series of short breaks between matches will force Richmond coach Adem Yze to manage some of his senior stars, including Dustin Martin, during the run home.

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Coniglio headlines three Giant returns for Crows clash

GWS star Stephen Coniglio has recovered from injury and is set to cause trouble for Adelaide, with Harry Perryman and Isaac Cumming also returning.

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Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs

Carlton have re-signed Blake Acres until the end of 2027, while Rhylee West's career-best year has been rewarded at the Western Bulldogs.

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From the Pocket: if Tom Hawkins has played his last game, he bows out with nothing more to prove

What’s extraordinary is that Hawkins made it this far, writes Jonathan Horn in our weekly AFL newsletter

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Saints chasing AFL balance on return from bye

St Kilda's Liam Henry believes balance between attack and defence is crucial if the Saints are to reverse their fortunes in the latter stages of the AFL season.

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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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Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return

Will Ashcroft wants to make an immediate impact in his return from a long-term knee injury for the Lions, which could come on Friday against the Demons.

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Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.

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Crows bullish on Walker as Thilthorpe set for comeback

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks expects veteran forward Taylor Walker to return from a back injury and play against GWS on Saturday night.

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Geelong's Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct

Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has won his challenge against a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct and is free to play this weekend.

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Stajcic joins Western Sydney Wanderers after Glory exit

Alen Stajcic is the new manager of Western Sydney Wanderers after leaving Perth Glory with still two years remaining on his contract.

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Magpie thumping 'distant memory' ahead of Suns rematch

Collingwood tore Gold Coast apart when they headed north last season but Sam Collins says they haven't dwelled on that loss ahead of the Magpies' return.

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Swans fortify for 'big battle' with Dockers midfield

After getting a glimpse of Fremantle's midfield craft on the weekend, Sydney coach John Longmire is preparing his side for war in the engine room.

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