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Grounds for optimism at North Melbourne as emerging talents give glimpse of rosy future

‘The potential phase is over’, the club’s president wrote during the week. Alastair Clarkson’s team appears to have taken note

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Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns

Christian Petracca starred again for Gold Coast but they were slowed down by a new-look West Coast sparked by a debutant only recruited a fortnight ago.

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Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six

Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.

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Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career

Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has received a one-game ban for rough conduct, marking the first suspension of his 427-game AFL career.

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'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

Two years out from their AFL debut, the Tasmania Devils will field a team in the VFL in what is viewed as a key stepping stone in the club's development.

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Crows delighted to break MCG drought against Magpies

Adelaide have outclassed an undersized Collingwood by 14 points to claim their first MCG win over the Magpies since 2014, to the delight of coach Matthew Nicks.

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Injuries mar Swans' thumping win over premiers

Sydney have cruised to a second big home win and condemned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but paid a price with injuries.

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Swans apologise over Bondi tribute 'omission'

The Sydney Swans have apologised after their tribute to victims of the Bondi terrorist attack did not include direct references to the Jewish community.

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Stadium delay 'no surprise': Tasmania Devils CEO

Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale is confident a longer-than-expected build for the Macquarie Point stadium won't hurt the club's ability to attract top talent.

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Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass

An "extraordinary" performance from Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli inspired a rare act from coach Luke Beveridge post-match.

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Suns can dream but must switch on for protege's Eagles

Gold Coast, who host a West Coast side stacked with debutants, have surged into AFL premiership favouritism after their dominant first-up defeat of Geelong.

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New-look Demons couldn't slow down if they tried: Gawn

Melbourne won't be left behind in the AFL's race to play fast, attacking footy, with skipper Max Gawn excited to see how an electrifying duo can spark his side.

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'Get stuck into it': new Port coach relishes challenge

Josh Carr says he's excited at the prospect of coaching Port Adelaide in a premiership match for the first time.

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A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach

Left to lament Essendon's inability to defend against Hawthorn, coach Brad Scott says the Bombers are under no illusions how far they are from the AFL's best.

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Mitchell rapt with Hawks' response to week in headlines

Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.

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'We can do anything': Swans up for Lions test

Defender Nick Blakey believes a showdown with the reigning premiers is the chance for Charlie Curnow-led Sydney to show they are a genuinely good team.

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Why Eagles could be the wildcards by 2027: Worsfold

West Coast are coming off a one-win season and are set for more pain in 2026, but optimism is growing the club's rebuild is well and truly on track.

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'Hanging on': Blues withstand Tigers' late surge

Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season.

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NRL and AFL wage growth is off the charts – what about other Australian athletes?

Elite athletes can earn huge money from playing contracts, prize money, sponsorship, endorsements, appearance fees and media work.

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Hawthorn great lands key role with Adelaide Crows

A Hawthorn great has landed the job as list manager at AFL rivals Adelaide.

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Devils likely face three-year wait for new stadium

A divisive new waterfront AFL stadium was approved by a parliamentary vote in 2025, but its completion date has yet to be firmly locked in.

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Port appoint ex-Blues assistant as head AFLW coach

Port Adelaide have settled on a replacement for Lauren Arnell as their AFLW head coach, with a Carlton identity appointed to the role.

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Hawks defend arrested duo ahead of Bombers blockbuster

Hawthorn are backing arrested duo Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald and the AFL club's handling of the matter, which happened four months ago.

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'We're confident': Crows coach on star forward

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks expects a star forward to overcome injury and play in the club's season-opener against Collingwood.

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From the Pocket: Docherty’s voice memo highlights impossible job facing modern AFL coaches

The former Carlton player’s leaked message to Daniel Gorringe shows how a podcaster can inflict as much damage as Errol Gulden’s left boot

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