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Dyson Heppell steps down as Bombers captain

Star midfielder Zach Merrett is the early favourite to become Essendon's next AFL captain after Dyson Heppell stepped down from the role.

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Essendon stalwart Dyson Heppell stands down as Bombers captain

After six seasons leading Essendon, Dyson Heppell stands down as the club's captain effective immediately.

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Tim Membrey joins St Kilda's long forward injury list

Tim Membrey has undergone minor knee surgery but St Kilda assistant coach Robert Harvey is confident the key forward will be available for round one.

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To end their longest finals drought in 60 years, Canterbury are bringing it all back home

As the Bulldogs attempt to rise from the ashes, the club has turned to the past to empower the heroes of the future.

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Glory winger Khelifi on track for shock early return

Perth coach Ruben Zadkovich says Salim Khelifi's foot injury isn't as bad as first thought, with the winger a chance to play against Central Coast on Saturday.

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Melbourne rivals braced for ALM derby fireworks

European imports Valon Berisha and Damien Da Silva expect a tough encounter when Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory renew hostilities in the A-League Men.

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Tigers back Grimes, Nankervis as AFL skippers

Richmond have reappointed Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis as co-captains after the pair impressed last year in their first season in the leadership roles.

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Jets new arrival reveals deadline day phone call that changed his world

"It happened quickly. That is football. In 24 hours your life can change."

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Two more women detail alleged child abuse at hands of football great Barry Cable, and why they didn't report it

Two Victorian women testify they were sexually abused by Barry Cable when they were children, taking to five the number of women claiming abuse as the former football great faces a civil trial.

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In-form attacker faces stint on sideline in blow to Jets' finals drive

"Reno was one of our best players. He was finding his top form, scoring and assisting. I feel sorry for him but I'm sure he will be back stronger."

Newcastle Herald

AFL players rake in record salaries

The average AFL player salary has risen above $400,000 for the first time, with a dozen players paid more than $1 million in 2022.

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Toby Greene given nod as Giants' sole skipper

AFL bad boy Toby Greene has been appointed sole captain of GWS ahead of the 2023 season, with Stephen Coniglio and Josh Kelly named as his deputies.

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Bontempelli remains Bulldogs' AFL captain

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli and deputy Jack Macrae will continue in the roles for another AFL season.

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Outgoing skipper names three Lions captaincy candidates

Dayne Zorko believes Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale and Hugh McCluggage are capable of taking over as Brisbane Lions captain this year.

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Experienced defender back leading way as Jets gain altitude

"It was a frustrating time but I bit my tongue, worked hard at training and waited for my opportunity."

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Footy great allegedly sexually abused five girls

Two more witness are set to testify that Australian rules football legend Barry Cable sexually abused them when a civil trial resumes in Perth.

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Lions look for new skipper after Dayne Zorko steps down

The Brisbane Lions are on the hunt for a new captain after Dayne Zorko made the surprise decision to step down from the role.

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Another two women to testify they were allegedly abused by Australian rules football great Barry Cable

Another two witnesses are set to testify that they were sexually assaulted as children by Barry Cable, bringing the total number of women who allege they were abused by the football legend to five.

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Two more women accuse footy great of child sexual abuse

More witnesses are set to accuse football great Barry Cable of sexually abusing them when they were children, when a civil trial continues in Perth.

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Charlie Nicholas brands Allan McGregor's Rangers antics 'pathetic' and offers Ange Postecoglou Celtic exit timeline

Nicholas was less than impressed by McGregor even half-heartedly trying to prevent Scott Tiffoney scoring.

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Eagle Jack Darling avoids surgery on injured ankle

West Coast are breathing a huge sigh of relief after forward Jack Darling was cleared of a serious ankle injury, but Jack Williams has been taken to hospital.

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Bomber is Wright on track to play AFL practice games

Essendon tall forward Peter Wright is set to play the club's AFL practice matches after being given the all-clear from a minor calf injury.

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Young star recruit's mongrel impresses Port captain

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas says the "mongrel" of recruit Jason Horne-Francis is impressive as they head into AFL practice match mode.

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Busselton product and former AFL Hawk Damon Greaves recruited as punter by the University of Kansas

Former Hawthorn player Damon Greaves will become the latest Australian to try his hand at the American code when he joins the Kansas Jayhawks after accepting a scholarship to play in the US.

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Number of people in Australia with multiple sclerosis is rising, as is rate of growth, new research shows

The number of people in Australia living with multiple sclerosis has grown by 30 per cent in recent years — and the rate at which that figure is growing is also accelerating.

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