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Experienced Cats know what lies ahead in flag defence

New Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says after so many years of falling short, the reigning premiers know how hard it will be to go back-to-back.

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Skipper Merrett not fazed by Bombers legend's criticism

New Essendon captain Zach Merrett respects the opinion of club great Matthew Lloyd, who has demanded the Bombers toughen up for the new AFL season.

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AFL captains agree on Brisbane Lions as the only lock-in for finals, but Geelong Cats are the most likely to make grand final

The 18 AFL captains have their say on the 2023 season and they only agree on one side as a lock-in to make finals, but it's not the team that's most-favoured to make the grand final in September.

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Chargers’ all-time Mount Rushmore: 4 best players in franchise history

Here are the four best players in Chargers franchise history.

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Geelong favoured by captains to again make grand final

A survey of AFL captains shows most believe premiers Geelong will reach another grand final and Melbourne's Clayton Oliver is their Brownlow Medal favourite.

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Atkins, Cats hungry as ever for AFL flag defence

Geelong midfielder Tom Atkins has been buoyed by the Cats' preparation for the new AFL season, declaring the reigning premiers hungry for more success.

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Human error to blame for St Kilda's audio blunder

Game day audio from St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and his assistants was accidentally uploaded to a place where rival AFL clubs could access it.

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North's McKay injured, will miss start of AFL season

North Melbourne's key backman Ben McKay will miss the opening rounds of the AFL season because of a foot injury.

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Buckley: Ginnivan's AFL feats will speak for themselves

Collingwood great Nathan Buckley says the proof will be in the pudding when Jack Ginnivan returns from suspension in round three.

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Content Casboult relishing King pairing at Suns

Key forward Levi Casboult stepped up at his new AFL club last season and now wants to reap the rewards alongside the fit-again Ben King on the Gold Coast.

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Port content with need for speed: coach Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is content with a need for speed as his club eyes a return to the AFL finals.

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How $15 million from the state government could bring top-class cricket back to Newcastle

"We think Newcastle deserves more world-class sport and we'd like to be part of that."

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Cotchin, De Goey clear to play in AFL's opening round

The AFL match review officer found Richmond's Trent Cotchin and Collingwood's Jordan De Goey both guilty of offences, but the pair have avoided suspension.

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Ryder puts controversy aside in return to Essendon

Paddy Ryder left Essendon at the end of 2014 seeking a fresh start following the Bombers' supplements scandal, but he is now back at the AFL club.

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Crow Thilthorpe's uphill battle for berth in AFL opener

He's the No.2 pick from the 2020 AFL national draft, but Riley Thilthorpe may not be needed for Adelaide's round-one clash with GWS.

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Gold Coast hold no AFL fears, says fit-again Miller

Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller welcomes expectations of making the AFL finals for the first time while declaring himself over a hamstring injury.

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Young ready to answer Dockers' AFL leadership call

Fremantle leadership group member Hayden Young has overcome the initial doubts he had about whether he could step into the role so early in his AFL career.

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How the push to end tobacco advertising in the 1970s could be used to curb gambling ads today

If you think you are seeing a lot more gambling ads on television and online platforms, you are not imagining it. They are so common that high-profile AFL players have refused to participate in sponsored gambling.

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Bulldogs happy with results of AFL tall timber test

The Western Bulldogs' forward line could resemble the land of the giants when Luke Beveridge's side renews a fierce AFL rivalry with Melbourne in round one.

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Prestia injured as Demons down Tigers in practice match

Richmond ace Dion Prestia is in doubt for the AFL season-opener, while Melbourne's star ruck duo have sent a warning to the competition.

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Giants defeat Gold Coast as Ben King returns for Suns

GWS Giants overcame Gold Coast by 45 points in their AFL practice match as Ben King played his first competitive match for the Suns since a knee reconstruction.

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Bulldogs defender Taylor Duryea suffers neck injury

Taylor Duryea sustained a neck injury when he was crunched in a tackle during the Western Bulldogs' AFL practice match against North Melbourne.

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Injury-hit Saints weigh up youngsters for AFL opener

St Kilda have an injury crisis in attack and may call on teen duo Matteas Phillipou and Anthony Caminiti to fill the gaps in AFL round one against Fremantle.

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Davey excites Bombers, uncertainty around Stringer

Essendon fans should be excited about father-son recruit Alwyn Davey Jnr, but might have to wait to see explosive veteran Jake Stringer back in AFL action.

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Swans beat Blues as young gun Gulden fires

Sydney have tuned up for the opening round with a commanding 43-point win over Carlton as Errol Gulden lit up the AFL practice match with a sizzling display.

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