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Melbourne recall big guns for clash against Lions

Melbourne have recalled a trio of premiership stars for their bumper AFL fixture against a Brisbane side bolstered by the return of captain Dayne Zorko.

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Dockers coach Longmuir lashes 'unfair' Fyfe criticism

Nat Fyfe went goalless against St Kilda in his first game as a full-time forward but coach Justin Longmuir is fully backing the dual Brownlow Medallist.

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Lawrie says Dragons players ready to fight for Griffin

Blake Lawrie says he's made it clear he wants to fight to help coach Anthony Griffin keep his job as St George Illawarra canvas available replacements for 2024.

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Chris Fagan's Lions out to prove they're no AFL fluke

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows his AFL side can dispel all doubters when Melbourne visit the Gabba on Friday.

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Hardwick leans on GWS coach Kingsley for Crows tips

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has turned to GWS counterpart and ex-assistant Adam Kingsley for some tips on Adelaide after the Giants beat the Crows first up.

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St Kilda AFL injury merry-go-round continues

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is expecting the best version of the Western Bulldogs in round two at Marvel Stadium, despite a heavy first-match loss to Melbourne.

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Power should tag Nick Daicos: Magpies coach McRae

Nick Daicos shapes as a weapon against Port Adelaide, and Collingwood coach Craig McRae says he would tag the talented half-back if he led the Power.

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Carlton heed lessons from string of nail-biting losses

Carlton coach Michael Voss has taken his players to school on the fine margins that have decided each of the side's last three AFL matches.

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Can a national second tier be the answer to Australian football’s problems?

Proponents claim it provides a crucial missing link while sceptics say it’s a bridge too far for a sport already teetering on the edge

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Niall McGinn's shock after sad passing of Glentoran fan Bailie Hardy

16-year-old football fan was 'a hero and an inspiration' to everyone

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Kangaroos' Thomas facing fresh texting allegations

North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas has been ordered to stay away from Thursday's training session amid reports of more inappropriate behaviour towards women.

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Giants' top draft pick Cadman pushes for AFL debut

GWS coach Adam Kingsley says they will not rush Aaron Cadman's AFL debut, despite the No.1 draft pick impressing in a practice match last weekend.

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Stringer fit, but clouds form over Bombers forwards

Essendon can recall Jake Stringer for Sunday's AFL clash with Gold Coast, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman are in doubt.

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From Harry Sheezel and Will Ashcroft to Cam McKenzie and Mattaes Phillipou — how the AFL debutants went in round one

From the hyped to the hopefuls, it was time for a new group of AFL debutants to hit the ground running. Andrew McGarry looks at all the first-gamers and how they went in round one.

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AFL says national flags allowed in venues

An Israel flag was waved at North Melbourne's round-one game in honour of Harry Sheezel, who is Jewish, and that's generated some controversy.

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Don't compare Buddy's bump to other hits: Longmire

Sydney coach John Longmire has encouraged pundits not to lump Lance Franklin's high bump in with two other controversial incidents from round one.

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Crows recruit Rankine relishes return to Adelaide

Former Gold Coast forward Izak Rankine says he's buzzing at the prosect of playing for the Crows at Adelaide Oval for the first time.

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North Melbourne, AFL great Ron Joseph dies aged 77

North Melbourne legend Ron Joseph has died aged 77, with club president Sonja Hood saying his name would be "ingrained in the club's history".

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Blues back De Koning, give MCG surface green light

Carlton have done their due diligence to ensure the MCG playing surface is safe and backed young gun Tom De Koning to tackle Geelong's ruck division.

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Adelaide Crows to appeal against Shane McAdam's three-game ban for bump on Giants' Jacob Wehr

Adelaide will challenge Shane McAdam's three-match ban for rough conduct, after the AFL tribunal rejects the Crows' submission that his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr was "entirely fair" because it did not involve the head.

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AFL draft beckons for South Adelaide youngsters as Panther pipeline continues to produce talent

Jason Horne-Francis is the talk of the AFL after a stand-out performance against the Lions — but the club that helped nurture his skills believes there could be plenty more young guns within its ranks.

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Adelaide appeal against McAdam's three-game suspension

AFL great Michael Voss has declared the bump officially dead, as Adelaide appeal against the three-game suspension handed out to Shane McAdam for rough conduct.

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Goodwin, Demons prepare for big test in the Lions' den

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has strong memories of 2022's semi-final loss to the Brisbane Lions and says the Demons are keen to test themselves at the Gabba.

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Dockers back in Fyfe to rebound against Roos

Former Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe had a tough start to the AFL season against St Kilda but his teammates are backing him to regain his magic touch.

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No shirking Lions' limp AFL start: Andrews

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews says the team has owned their poor first-round showing against Port Adelaide ahead of another stern test against Melbourne.

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