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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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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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