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'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues

Carlton sit second on the AFL ladder heading into their mid-season bye after a fourth win from their last five matches, this time against old rivals Essendon.

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Blues burst Bombers' bubble in big AFL win

Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.

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Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

An amateur Australian Rules player who became a self-described accidental activist is among sporting recipients in the King's Birthday Honours List.

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Dees, Magpies swing changes for AFL blockbuster

Melbourne and Collingwood have made six changes between them - only one of those forced - as they both chase a bounce-back win in the King's Birthday clash.

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Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call

AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.

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Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Melbourne's 92-point debacle against Fremantle proved beyond doubt that something is wrong at the Demons, and now they come up against Collingwood.

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Controversy erupts as Kangaroos beat Eagles in thriller

North Melbourne have been paid a controversial late free kick in what proved to be the critical moment of their nine-point win over West Coast.

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Kingsley hopes returning troops can break Giants' lull

The Giants have taken a dive after a hot start to the AFL season, but are hopeful some returning players can help turn the tide.

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Free kick gives Hawthorn AFL thriller over Giants

The Hawks have come from behind to beat the Giants by six points courtesy of a Luke Bruest goal from a free kick with about a minute left to play.

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Beveridge wants AFL to protect prior opportunity

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared the AFL will be a "very different game" if prior opportunity is scrapped for holding-the-ball free kicks.

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Cats hope patience sets up Dangerfield to thrive

Geelong have been conservative with Patrick Dangerfield's hamstring injury in the hope it sets him up to succeed in the back end of the AFL season.

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Eagles keen for Harley Reid to maintain hard edge

Harley Reid is being urged to maintain his trademark physicality when the young West Coast star returns from his two-match ban.

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Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin

Richmond coach Adem Yze says his club won't shy away from the magnitude of Dustin Martin's looming 300th AFL match.

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Lions' midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs

Brisbane's midfield fired and Eric Hipwood kicked an equal-career high six goals to lift the Lions to a 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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Injury-hit Richmond down Adelaide in AFL upset

Richmond have produced a third-term blitz in an eight-point upset win over Adelaide which snaps an eight-game AFL losing streak.

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Sydney's McCartin returns, Cats' Dangerfield still out

Sydney have named key defender Tom McCartin to return against Geelong, a month after his latest concussion, while Patrick Dangerfield won't play.

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AFL coaches pleased with holding-the-ball clarification

AFL officials have given clubs greater clarity on the holding-the-ball rule tweak, a move applauded by coaches Michael Voss, Brad Scott and Alastair Clarkson.

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Clarkson reveals Hawks stress behind bench outburst

Alastair Clarkson continues to work on controlling his emotions after avoiding AFL sanction for his outburst during North Melbourne's loss to Port Adelaide.

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Saints coach feels for suspended Eagles young gun

A careless tackle should not rule out a player from winning the AFL's Rising Star award, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says.

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Fagan bullish, but says Lions must kick straighter

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says goalkicking has been a glaring problem ahead of their must-win game on Friday night against the Western Bulldogs.

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Jamie Elliott's health main concern for Magpies

Jamie Elliott could miss another two months of the AFL season with a vascular problem and Collingwood teammates are rallying around the premiership forward.

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South Sudanese rise to AFL challenge: Suns' Mac Andrew

Well aware of his role inspiring kids from diverse communities, Gold Coast gun Mac Andrew says South Sudanese AFL players are as much brain as they are brawn.

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Crows chairman backs extending Nicks' coaching contract

Adelaide chairman John Olsen says despite the Crows' struggles, he has no issue with the decision to extend coach Matthew Nicks' contract until the end of 2026.

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Bulldogs' Liberatore to tweak approach on AFL return

A refined approach to Tom Liberatore's usual head-first attack on the ball is on the cards when the Western Bulldog returns from concussion against Brisbane.

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Reid's two-game ban upheld, out of Rising Star running

West Coast young gun Harley Reid will miss games against North Melbourne and Essendon after failing to downgrade his two-match suspension at the AFL tribunal.

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