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Deep gaps exposed as Lions eclipse Suns on significant night for AFL in Queensland

A 17-point loss to Brisbane at the Gabba highlighted differences in maturity and mental preparedness between the Gold Coast and the top echelon

The Guardian - AU

Peter Bosustow: a mercurial talent and flamboyant showman who dazzled footy fans

‘The Buzz’, who has died aged 67, played relatively few games for Carlton but left a theatrical and everlasting imprint on the game

The Guardian - AU

Carlton prove their mettle to show there is light at the end of the tunnel

The Blues put a disastrous opening month behind them after adding the prized scalp of the Cats to wins over the Kangaroos and Eagles

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Collingwood’s Big Five outclass Essendon on Anzac Day’s big stage

Daicos brothers, Pendlebury, Sidebottom and Elliott too good for limited Bombers in 16.11 (107) to 10.6 (66) victory

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Anzac Day clash was born amid division but is now a reminder of how sport can bind us

The Collingwood and Essendon blockbuster had a rocky start with a racist on-field incident but in 30 years has grown into a meaningful part of the day

The Guardian - AU

Bailey Smith embraces the big stage as Geelong hold nerve in another Easter classic

Despite being new to the club, Smith bought into the Cats’ intense rivalry with Hawthorn and was right at home in the 12.14 (86) to 11.13 (79) victory

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne City eye A-League Women’s title despite remarkable campaigns of rivals

An unbeaten season has the premiers marching towards the title but Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United’s rise make this the most intriguing finals series in years

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Love and optimism turns to despair as Melbourne reach end of an era

The Demons have started the season with five defeats for the first time since 2012 as pressure mounts on coach Simon Goodwin

The Guardian - AU

Port Adelaide’s Willie Rioli granted leave in wake of post outlining ‘hatred’ for Hawthorn

Power forward racially abused after social media post while Hawks coach Sam Mitchell hopes to discuss issue with former teammate

The Guardian - AU

Stadium legal advice 'politicised', opponents claim

Opponents of a new AFL stadium have queried legal advice relied on by a government to fast-track the project in parliament.

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Power deliver fully-charged performance and a reminder of just how good they can be

After a Gather Round win over Hawthorn filled with energy and dash, it’s worth asking – where has this been all year for Port Adelaide?

The Guardian - AU

AFL star Jesse Hogan and his love of chess: ‘Within a month, I was stone-cold addicted’

Having honed his craft during hours spent travelling with the GWS Giants, it hasn’t been unusual for the forward to be up at 3am playing an online game

The Guardian - AU

Lawyer fired after footy sickie fails to get job back

Photos a sacked lawyer posted of an interstate trip on a weekend when he claimed he was sick were used against him, as the solicitor failed to be reinstated.

AAP

Sacked Melbourne lawyer who chucked sickie to go to the AFL loses bid to get his job back

Fair Work Commission finds Mitchell Fuller was not unfairly dismissed for taking a sick day while at the AFL Gather Round in Adelaide

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From the Pocket: Carlton’s problem isn’t psychological or fitness – it’s competence and strategy

The qualities that made Michael Voss such a magnificent player and captain could be working against him as a coach and contributing to the Blues’ woes

The Guardian - AU

Oscar Allen gets his wings clipped as inept AFL allows money to talk louder than morals

When the player movement system encourages an ‘every man for himself’ mentality, making a player grovel because he took a meeting with a rival club shows deep insincerity by the AFL

AAP

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

A review is under way at a major Australian stadium where security is being beefed up after two men allegedly smuggled firearms into a football match.

AAP

Door ajar for 'fast-tracked' AFL stadium process

Tasmania's premier is seeking advice on alternative ways to progress the state's AFL stadium, after a report outlined cost blowouts and a tight time frame.

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The Guardian - AU

Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sport

The former forensic scientist was given a baptism of fire in her new role but says she has the skillset to tackle the combustible world of sport

AAP

Stadium still the goal as report sinks boot into plan

Proponents of a waterfront stadium to host a new AFL team say they are committed to the project despite a report estimating it will cost much more to build.

The Guardian - AU

Former Richmond and Collingwood AFL star Andrew Krakouer dies aged 42

The West Australian, who played 137 AFL games between 2001 and 2013, died of a heart attack in Perth on Sunday

The Guardian - AU

Derby win keeps wolves from Dockers’ door as anxiety lifts around Fremantle

The Eagles were outclassed at a packed Optus Stadium as Caleb Serong’s good form in AFL western derbies continued

The Guardian - AU

Cheers and jeers, hugs and thugs: life as a sporting mascot is anything but predictable

From punches in the beak to inflatable hammer attacks, I’ve copped it every which way in my 19 years as ‘Hawka’

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Harley Reid needs time to grow up away from the glare of amateur psychologists

The much-hyped West Coast midfielder has made an indifferent start to his second AFL season, but scrutiny of the 19-year-old remains over the top

AAP

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.

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