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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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Port great Boak pushing for return from injury

Port Adelaide's former captain Travis Boak is pressing to return from a fractured rib and play against Collingwood at the MCG.

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Kysaiah Pickett's bump on Bailey Smith the death knell for bump in AFL, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has not spoken to Kysaiah Pickett about the way he plays following his ban for his high hit on Bailey Smith — but the Demons' mentor says there is no need for the bump in AFL.

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Goodwin says Pickett ban a reminder never to bump

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he now tells his players not to bump, in the wake of their star utility Kysaiah Pickett being banned for two games.

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Injured Magpies defender Howe waits on arm prognosis

Collingwood won't put a timeline on defender Jeremy Howe's return from his sickening arm injury for around another two weeks.

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Don't blame Motlop for Richmond draw: Carlton skipper

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says a defensive lapse allowed Richmond's last-minute equaliser in the Blues' round-one draw.

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Reeling Sydney FC apologise to fans for derby disaster

Sydney FC are reeling from their thumping 4-0 loss to Western Sydney, with captain Alex Wilkinson apologising to the club's fans for the manner of the defeat.

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Concussion experts call for tougher AFL penalties after Kysaiah Pickett’s high bump

Leading concussion experts have called for stiffer sanction, arguing the Melbourne player should have been banned for at least four matches

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Anger management not just a Walker problem: Cook

Cody Walker's Souths teammates won't be asking the five-eighth to tone his aggression down any time soon despite a contrary conduct charge over the weekend.

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Demons back Pickett to fire on return from AFL ban

Kysaiah Pickett starred in Melbourne's season-opening win but won't play again until round four after he was hit with a two-match suspension for rough conduct.

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Adelaide's McAdam sent to AFL tribunal over bump

Adelaide forward Shane McAdam will head to the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct for his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr.

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AFL round one: the least important round of the season or a vital launching pad?

Questions abound after an opening round that was exhilarating at times, savage and gruesome at others

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AFL Round-Up: Collingwood here to thrill, Jason Horne-Francis explodes, big Bulldogs left behind

After an AFL pre-season of bold proclamations and lofty promises, some teams leave round one with their prospects emboldened while others search for answers. We digest the week that was.

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City stumble as Macarthur eke out valuable ALM draw

Macarthur have grabbed a point in a gritty 1-1 draw with Melbourne City in the A-League Men.

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Liam Gordon: St Johnstone's first half display against Kilmarnock "nowhere near good enough"

Drey Wright's fantastic second half strike managed to salvage a point for Saints at Rugby Park

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Saints upset Fremantle to mark Lyon's return as coach

Ross Lyon was all smiles after leading St Kilda to a stunning 15-point upset of Fremantle in the first game of his second stint in charge of the Saints.

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'Walla' thrills Bombers in big opening win over Hawks

The biggest cheer of Essendon's win over Hawthorn came when Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti ran onto the ground in the last quarter.

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Greene fires as brave Giants overrun Crows in AFL

GWS have overrun Adelaide to secure a rousing 16-point victory on a day of injury carnage in Giants coach Adam Kingsley's first game in charge.

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Blues star reveals concerns over slippery MCG turf

Carlton defender Sam Docherty, who has a history of knee injuries, was on edge before playing on the recently relaid MCG turf in round one.

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Ablett Sr speaks of concussion toll from AFL career

AFL great Gary Ablett Sr says he has suffered significant brain damage and has contacted prominent concussion campaigner Peter Jess about his health issues.

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Concussion risk hits home for ABC broadcaster Mark Foreman who suffered bleed on the brain playing football

With multiple class actions by former AFL stars throwing a spotlight on concussion risks, ABC radio producer and former amateur footballer Mark Foreman knows the risks aren't limited to the top flight.

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Hamilton Accies didn't deserve anything from Ayr clash, admits boss John Rankin

The 2-0 defeat by the Honest Men leaves Accies rooted to the foot of the Championship table

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Kilmarnock 1 St Johnstone 1: Drey Wright screamer saves Saints at Rugby Park

The Perth side were terrible in the first half but Wright levelled proceedings with a great strike after the break

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Sloan, Sullivan give Dragons hope after Broncos loss

St George Illawarra fell away badly in the final minutes in a 22-point loss to Brisbane but two young guns shone to give Dragons fans hope of a bright future.

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Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.

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