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McRae defends Pendlebury ahead of record-breaking game

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has mounted a staunch defence of Scott Pendlebury as the star veteran prepares to break the VFL/AFL games record.

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Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay

Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay.

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Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Fremantle will be aiming to win their eighth straight game when they host Hawthorn on Thursday night, with both teams looking to flex their premiership muscle.

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From the Pocket: uncomfortable questions have rightly been asked of Carlton – their response doesn’t cut it

There are valid roadblocks to getting full answers on why Elijah Hollands was allowed to play, but a modicum of contrition is not too much to ask

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Beveridge says illicit drugs policy 'compromises' care

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the AFL's illicit drugs policy "compromises" care due to key people being kept in the dark.

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Rowell on ice as Suns relish Darwin return

Still carrying an ankle injury, Matt Rowell will miss at least the first of Gold Coast's two AFL games in Darwin.

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Hawks' Wizard keen to weave more magic out West

Hawthorn have had issues in attack to address ahead of their Thursday night blockbuster against Fremantle, but one forward shone in the draw with Collingwood.

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Bulldogs make call on injured superstar Bontempelli

Marcus Bontempelli is determined to continue playing through knee and heel issues, but the Western Bulldogs are wary of not burning out their prized asset.

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Football club fined for not doing enough to remove player from field during mental health issue

Australian rules football club Carlton has been fined 75,000 Australian dollars ($54,000) for its lapse handling of a player’s on-field mental health episode

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Perryman blow for Pies, Dees' Mihocek sidelined

Collingwood's Harry Perryman and Melbourne's Brody Mihocek have both learnt the extent of hamstring injuries and will be sidelined for multiple weeks.

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Carlton fined $75,000 for mishandling of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode

Review finds Blues player should have been removed from game, as AFL require all clubs employ full-time psychologist

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Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.

AAP

He was still off-colour: Dockers back Voss to rebound

A number of Fremantle players have been grounded by illness in recent weeks, but coach Justin Longmuir is optimistic they are now over the worst of it.

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Brisbane Lions leader defends culture with one regret

Brisbane Lions co-captain Hugh McCluggage has reflected on a weekend that included the leaking of private strategy notes and a homophobic slur investigation.

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'Unique player': Dockers star poses threats for Hawks

Hawthorn face a major test in Thursday's away game against Fremantle, who are on a seven-game winning streak and boast a strong record against the Hawks.

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Legendary footy broadcaster never went out of fashion

Legendary caller Dennis Cometti gave an enduring gift to Australian Rules football, leaving a permanent legacy, long-time colleague Bruce McAvaney says

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AFL umpire ends betting agency role after tribunal case

Sportsbet have announced they will no longer feature current sports administrators or officials in their programming "following feedback".

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Suns pair learn AFL match review fate

Gold Coast players Sam Clohesy and Ben Long were both on the AFL match review officer's radar and have been penalised over incidents in the Suns' win over GWS.

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Woman accuses AFL great Winmar of 'petrifying' assault

Former St Kilda footballer and racism advocate Nicky Winmar is fighting allegations he attacked a woman almost a year ago.

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Pies back record-breaker Pendlebury's golden guernsey

Collingwood teammates are on board with club legend Scott Pendlebury wearing a specially designed jumper when he breaks the AFL games record.

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Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard.

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Blues under blowtorch ahead of daunting Brisbane task

Carlton coach Michael Voss faces an increasingly difficult task to reverse his team's fortunes this season as his future in the role remains a hot topic.

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Power quartet on verge of comebacks from injury

Port Adelaide assistant coach Hamish Hartlett says four players are due to return from injury in a timely boost to the Power's depth.

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Crows captain returns, forward nears comeback

Adelaide, still buzzing from their one-point win over Port Adelaide, expect a captain and key forward to return for their away trip to play Richmond.

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Suns excited by Ugle-Hagan progress after three goals

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has called for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to believe in himself the way the Suns do after his three-goal outing against GWS.

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