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Star Demon earns eighth All-Australian, Cameron captain

After a difficult year for Melbourne, Demons captain Max Gawn has been named All-Australian for an record-equalling eighth time.

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Geelong star details mental health battle during speech

In a stunning All-Australian interview, Geelong star Bailey Smith has bravely shared he spent four weeks at a mental health facility during a tough 2024.

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Magpies star Daicos wins MVP, tie in coaches award

Nick Daicos has claimed his first AFL Players' MVP trophy, while Gold Coast and Geelong midfielders have split the Coaches Association award.

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Will Curnow follow De Koning, Silvagni out the door?

Carlton have already lost Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni to rival AFL clubs, now Charlie Curnow is a chance to become the third big name to exit.

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'I underestimated my Crows teammates': prized recruit

Adelaide forward Alex Neal-Bullen says he underestimated his new teammates when he arrived from Melbourne at the end of last season.

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I'm all in: why Eagle Shanahan doesn't want to go home

Jobe Shanahan says he's not homesick and had no hesitation in going all in on West Coast's rebuild, and he's holding out hope of joining the 200cm club.

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Why coach Adam O'Brien told Knights he was done

Adam O'Brien has admitted speculation over his future was becoming a distraction at Newcastle, before approaching the board to finish up as NRL coach.

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Witts revels in moment as Suns ponder big finals call

Ruckman Jarrod Witts lapped up his moment but quickly reset as Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick ponders a sentimental selection for their historic finals debut.

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AFL legend fronts court on assault, choking charges

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar has ignored questions from reporters after facing court on assault charges.

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Mitch Brown’s words spoke to the queer footy community at a time when the AFL put it last

Community is everything in Australian rules football and Brown chose this moment to speak his truth so that others might draw strength from his experience

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Wounded Bombers brace after 'unprecedented' season

Essendon coach Brad Scott has flagged bulk list changes after the Bombers' season ended with more injuries and a historic Gold Coast loss.

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Freo coach happy to Reid rave reviews about young star

Fremantle young gun Murphy Reid has enjoyed a stunning debut season but faces stiff competition for the AFL Rising Star award from Dan Curtin and Levi Ashcroft.

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'Always improvement': coach reflects on Brown comments

Former West Coast player Mitch Brown is being lauded for revealing his bisexuality in what is being described as a landmark moment for the AFL.

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Suns thrash Bombers to lock in historic finals berth

Gold Coast have notched their biggest-ever AFL win, thumping Essendon to secure the club's first finals campaign since their 2011 admission.

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Aussie Rules football star makes history by coming out as bisexual

Mitch Brown said he had kept his sexuality secret in part because of a ‘hyper-masculine’ culture in AFL

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Mitch Brown’s coming out shows the AFL what courage and grace look like

In revealing why it took him so long to come out as bisexual, the former West Coast Eagle highlights just how far the sport has to go

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Tino issues warning, gives Titans hope on his future

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says the appointment of Josh Hannay as new Gold Coast coach could keep him at the Titans while calling for more accountability at the club.

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From the Pocket: AFL finals fever cools as buds of the silly season shoot early

Even with a do-or-die midweek match that should have wildcard round crusaders salivating, finals fever has been cooled by the end-of-season pause

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Fit-again Cat Martin eyes rare finals run

After playing just two finals in 11 AFL seasons, former prodigy Jack Martin has his sights set on a September run with his new club Geelong.

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Dockers coach backs game style for AFL finals

Fremantle expect their contested game will hold them in good stead in September as they gear up for their first AFL finals campaign in three years.

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Former West Coast player Mitch Brown becomes first AFL player to come out as bisexual

Mitch Brown has become the first male AFL player, past or present, to come out as gay or bisexual, in a step he hopes will make others in the game feel seen

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'Toughest decision' - De Koning informs Carlton of call

Tom De Koning, the most talked-about free agent in the AFL, has described telling Carlton he is leaving as the "toughest decision" of his life.

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From an A-League title to the brink of collapse: how did it all go wrong for Western United?

The highs of 2022 are a distant memory as a perfect storm of off-field issues leaves the club’s existence on a knife-edge and players and fans in limbo

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Banned star features in All-Australian squad

The All-Australian squad has some notable names missing, while a recent controversy means a star will be in the spotlight when the final team is named.

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Young star rejects rivals, signs fresh deal with Eagles

In-demand midfielder Harley Reid has rejected overtures from Victorian clubs and signed a two-year contract extension to remain at West Coast.

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