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People love to say ‘sexuality doesn’t matter’ and shouldn’t come up in AFL – so why do players hurl homophobic slurs?

When footy players are homophobic on the field, it very clearly expresses disdain for us more than for their opponent

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No Harley spells big problems for struggling Eagles

Star West Coast midfielder Harley Reid will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, leaving a host of youngsters to steer the ship against Melbourne.

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No major concern for Giants after Bulldogs blowout

GWS are eager to move on quickly after suffering the worst defeat of Adam Kingsley's three seasons charge in an 88-point thrashing from the Western Bulldogs.

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Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning

The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.

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Magpies' flag heroes back, Blues lose injured spearhead

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will make his long-awaited return in round 21, while Carlton's woes have continued with key forward Charlie Curnow sidelined.

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'Had our measure': High-flying Crows wary of Hawks

Adelaide can lock up their first AFL finals appearance since 2017, but they will first have to get over a Hawthorn team who have crushed them in recent times.

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Adelaide stalwart makes surprise overseas switch

Adelaide United midfielder Stefan Mauk has made a surprising exit on loan months out from the start of the A-League Men season.

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Clarkson still up for 'significant' Kangaroos challenge

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson remains adamant the struggling Kangaroos can still turn their fortunes around like his former club Hawthorn.

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Under-fire Goodwin feels 'supported' by Demons board

Embattled Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has addressed his future and the fallout of the Demons' last-quarter capitulation to St Kilda.

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'One thing left to do' as Lion mids eye MCG redemption

The most recent two AFL premiers will meet at the MCG, where the fired-up Brisbane Lions will aim to scratch an 11-year itch against Collingwood.

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Finals axing the making of Western Bulldogs forward

Dropped for an elimination final last year, Western Bulldogs forward Rhylee West vowed to make changes. It's working.

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That's news to us: Bombers coy on Lions move on Draper

Essendon big man Sam Draper is one of 16 players currently on the club's injury list, and it looks like he will seek a fresh start at Brisbane next year.

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From the Pocket: five areas where Greg Swann can make his mark on the AFL

Swann is phlegmatic, he’s a pragmatist and (so far) he’s refreshingly free of weasel corporate-speak

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Will supersub Fyfe be unleashed against the Blues?

The last time Nat Fyfe was the sub he injured his calf while warming up at halftime, but the veteran is back to full fitness and ready to be unleashed.

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Bulldogs, GWS to renew heated AFL rivalry

GWS firebrand Toby Greene will be missing but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge doesn't expect the rivalry between the teams to dissipate.

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Struggling Eagles confirm plea for AFL draft help

West Coast will formally request draft assistance from the AFL as they finish in the bottom three on the ladder for a fourth consecutive season.

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Magpie coach's date with destiny comes out of the Blue

Collingwood's bid to lure one of Carlton's most famous surnames has ramped up, with coach Craig McRae meeting with Blues defender Jack Silvagni.

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Adelaide loom as litmus test as Hawks ponder selections

Mabior Chol is fit to return but Hawthorn face a huge decision around how best to structure their forward-line for the encounter with second-placed Adelaide.

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Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale 'false narrative'

A disgraced former AFL umpire jailed for flouting court orders tried to falsely claim a horse he sold belonged to his partner.

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Brimson expects another Titans position change in 2026

Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson has opened up about his future and the pact players made to make coach Des Hasler's 500th game memorable

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Key Hawk set to return as Lions suffer injury setbacks

Hawthorn expect a key forward to return from injury but reigning premiers Brisbane are dealing with fresh worries.

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AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.

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Witts chuffed but still thirsty after high AFL praise

Gold Coast's veteran ruckman Jarrod Witts hasn't over-complicated his method while watching his emerging midfield grow in stature alongside him.

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Amidst boos Mam targets six of the best for Broncos

Brisbane playmaker Ezra Mam has opened up on how he's handling being booed by spectators as he aims to change the way he's viewed by fans over time.

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Rogue AFL fixture looms as finals-deciding clash

The AFL will soon confirm the scheduling of the postponed Gold Coast-Essendon opening-round fixture, which could have huge finals implications.

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