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Lions star Daniher out of AFL semi-final

Brisbane's hopes of beating Melbourne in their AFL semi-final have suffered a hammer blow with spearhead Joe Daniher a late withdrawal for family reasons.

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Goalkicker Breust extends Hawks contract

Hawthorn sharpshooter Luke Breust has added another year to his contract, re-signing until 2024 rather than exploring the AFL trade market.

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Midfield face-off key to Pies-Freo final

The midfield duel could determine Collingwood's AFL semi-final against Fremantle and ruckman Darcy Cameron believes he can give his on-ballers the winning edge.

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Pies urged to embrace AFL finals struggle

Collingwood will have to do it the hard way if they are to reach the AFL grand final and coach Craig McRae wants them to tackle the challenge head on.

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AFL semi-finals: making the case for another weekend of intrigue

After a barnstorming opening round of finals a ridiculously high bar has been set for this week’s two matches

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Lions wield axe as Dees overlook McDonald

Star Melbourne midfielder Christian Petracca has been cleared to play in Friday night's semi-final against Brisbane, but forward Tom McDonald was overlooked.

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James Hird open to AFL coaching return

James Hird admits he would have to carefully weigh up if a stunning return to AFL coaching is the right move for him.

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Goodwin urges Demons to be humble in AFL

Melbourne have moved on from the sledging war with the Brisbane Lions and coach Simon Goodwin wants the Demons to prevail in the finals through contested ball.

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Fagan urges Lions to beat mental demons

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits his team have dished up two dire displays against Melbourne, but believes he has the antidote for their semi-final showdown.

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De Goey, Moore cleared for AFL semi-final

Collingwood duo Jordan De Goey and Darcy Moore are both set to play in the AFL semi-final against Fremantle despite injury scares.

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Cat battles bring out De Koning's AFL best

Young Geelong star Sam De Koning credits gun forwards Tom Hawkins and Jeremy Cameron's epic pre-season battles for his emergence as a gun AFL defender.

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Demons declare Petracca fit for AFL final

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says wounded star Christian Petracca is "100 per cent" playing in the Demons' sudden-death AFL semi-final against Brisbane.

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McCartin brothers pen new deals with Swans

Brothers Tom and Paddy McCartin will be sticking with the Sydney Swans after the defensive duo signed AFL contract extensions with the premiership fancies.

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Fremantle Dockers' Hayden Young reflects on injuries and being a Collingwood fan ahead of AFL finals clash

Fit and firing after an injury-hit first two seasons, Fremantle defender Hayden Young is keen to break the hearts of the Magpie army in Saturday night's semi-final at the MCG — an army he once counted himself part of.

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Inside the Game: Anticipation and movement without the ball the key to AFL's pressure forwards

As Gary Rohan shows, for the pressure forwards in the AFL, it's not about how many possessions they get but their anticipation and movement. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.

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We can match Collingwood's chaos: Longmuir

Collingwood's fast-paced and chaotic brand of football has wowed fans this season, but Fremantle also possess the ability to razzle and dazzle.

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Ross Lyon turns down offer to apply for Essendon AFL head coach role

Ross Lyon rejects overtures from Essendon after being approached to be an applicant for the position opened up by Ben Rutten's sacking.

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Selfless Walters makes midfield sacrifice

Fremantle veteran Michael Walters has established a reputation for starring in finals football, and he'll be aiming to do it again against Collingwood.

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Cats ponder ruck situation for AFL finals

Geelong will ponder their ruck set-up in their bye week with Jon Ceglar pushing to replace fellow big man Rhys Stanley ahead of a preliminary final.

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Lyon rejects Essendon coaching overtures

Former St Kilda and Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has rejected Essendon's approaches about becoming the next coach of the AFL club, multiple reports say.

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Fremantle Dockers eye start versus Collingwood as Matt Taberner pleads his AFL finals case

Fremantle is conscious of avoiding another poor start in Saturday night's sudden-death semi-final against Collingwood at the MCG, but coach Justin Longmuir is offering little indication that key forward Matt Taberner will return.

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Docker Taberner pleads case for AFL return

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he faces a tough decision on whether to hand Matt Taberner an AFL recall this week or give him another run in the WAFL.

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Starcevich expecting fiery Demons showdown

Lions defender Brando Starcevich says the Demons' forwards pose the biggest challenge in the AFL.

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Magpies reap rewards of mid-season gambles

Collingwood are reaping the rewards of gambling on John Noble and Ash Johnson in mid-season drafts as they prepare to play key roles in their AFL semi-final.

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GF represents Fyfe's best chance of return

Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has resumed light running, but his biggest chance of returning from a hamstring injury is if the Dockers make the grand final.

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