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Saints sack Ratten, regret deal extension

St Kilda president Andrew Bassett has ruthlessly sacked Brett Ratten, saying he regrets reappointing the AFL coach three months ago.

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Mitchell chat behind O'Meara AFL trade

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell told Jaeger O'Meara both parties could benefit if the midfielder took up the opportunity for an AFL trade move to Fremantle.

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AFL trade trauma over for Lions' Dunkley

There were nerves and frustration for Josh Dunkley before his move from the Western Bulldogs to Brisbane was confirmed minutes before the AFL trade deadline.

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AFL trade period of 2022 the biggest in decades

In stark contrast to last year's fizzer, this off-season lived up to the hype with major trades that could change the complexion of the AFL in the short and long term.

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Big AFL names gone at rebuilding Hawks

Jaeger O'Meara and Tom Mitchell were prominent departures from Hawthorn at end of the AFL trade period, highlighting the club's determination to rebuild.

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Premiership Cats get their AFL trade cream

Premiers Geelong are winners out of the AFL trade period, capping their deals by recruiting Jack Henry's brother Ollie from Collingwood.

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Bulldogs big players in AFL trade finish

The Western Bulldogs have been heavily involved on AFL trade deadline day, gaining Rory Lobb while trading out Josh Dunkley, Lachie Hunter and Josh Schache.

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AFL trade period live updates: Josh Dunkley, Ollie Henry, Jaeger O'Meara all secure moves in frantic final minutes of trade period

Deals for Josh Dunkley, Ollie Henry, Jaeger O'Meara and others are left to the wire, but are completed with just minutes of the AFL trade period to spare. Get the lowdown on all the late deals.

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Horne-Francis 'never settled at North'

No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis might have stayed at North Melbourne had coach Alastair Clarkson's future been more certain, the player's manager says.

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I wasn't perfect at North: Horne-Francis

Prized Port Adelaide recruit Jason Horne-Francis believes being back home around family and friends will help him become the best player he can be.

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ABC presenter Tony Armstrong says it was 'brutal' being dropped from the AFL but he's come to learn that 'it's fine to fail'

It's fair to say Tony Armstrong has had a meteoric rise. But he says it took a "pretty brutal" failure to get to where he is now.

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Magpies star Grundy traded to Melbourne

Brodie Grundy has been traded to Melbourne to partner with fellow gun ruckman Max Gawn despite having five years left on his contract at Collingwood.

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AFL trade period live updates: Brodie Grundy moves from Magpies to Demons, Jason Horne-Francis speaks about move to Port

Brodie Grundy, Jacob Hopper, Jack Bowes and Jack Gunston all secured moves on the penultimate day of the AFL's trade period. Look back at our live blog for all the info and analysis.

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Kangaroos defend AFL draft, trade strategy

North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings says the Kangaroos never saw signs of potential homesickness in Jason Horne-Francis before drafting the teenager.

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Jason Horne-Francis, Junior Rioli move to Port Adelaide as part of four-club AFL trade

Jason Horne-Francis — last year's number-one draft pick — and Junior Rioli will wear Port Adelaide colours next season after the AFL approves a mega four-way trade deal.

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Fremantle lands Melbourne AFL premiership player Luke Jackson, Adelaide gains Izak Rankine from Gold Coast

Melbourne premiership player Luke Jackson joins Fremantle, while Izak Rankine leaves Gold Coast for Adelaide as the AFL's trade period heats up.

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Ex-interim coach McVeigh leaves AFL Giants

GWS had wanted former interim coach Mark McVeigh to work with new man Adam Kingsley but the long-serving assistant has opted to leave the Giants.

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Dockers seal deal for Demons ruck Jackson

Melbourne ruck young gun Luke Jackson has joined Fremantle after the Dockers, Demons and GWS worked together to secure a three-way AFL trade.

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Dunkley camp slams Dogs' AFL trade stance

The Western Bulldogs are standing firm on their trade demands for out-of-contract midfielder Josh Dunkley, who is determined to play with Brisbane next season.

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Shane Tuck inquest to be held in July after plagiarism investigation delays hearings

The inquest has been delayed following an investigation into a neurologist who consulted the AFL on concussion.

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Inquiry into ex-AFL player's death delayed

A coroner is investigating the death of former Richmond footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck after he was found to have the brain condition, CTE.

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Cats pursue AFL deals after snaring Bruhn

Geelong have secured talented midfielder Tanner Bruhn in a deal with GWS, and the AFL premiers have more on their plate during trade period.

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Ex-Blue Stocker tells mental health fight

Former Carlton midfielder Liam Stocker has revealed he almost retired aged 20 after leaving the Blues' Queensland hub in 2020 amid a mental health battle.

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Dockers complete Corbett AFL trade

After 36 games over four seasons with Gold Coast, 190cm forward Josh Corbett has secured a trade to Fremantle in a bid for more AFL opportunities.

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Lions urge Daniher to lift defensive game

Brisbane have urged star forward Joe Daniher to lift the defensive side of his game to help the Lions become genuine AFL premiership contenders.

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