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Making moves, asking questions, winning enough and ignoring the big names on the market — the task of AFL caretaker coaches

GWS's Mark McVeigh and North Melbourne's Leigh Adams have been given long auditions for a head coaching role — but what do caretaker coaches have to do to stay in the job? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.

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Kerley died from medical episode

South Australian police say football identity Neil Kerley died from a medical episode ahead of a car crash last month.

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Adams enjoying 'work experience' at North

North Melbourne caretaker coach Leigh Adams has pledged to leave the struggling AFL club in a better position after his five-week stint in charge ends.

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Hawks to enter the unknown in Hobart

Hawthorn have never played at Blundstone Arena before, and they will need to adapt to the conditions quickly in Saturday's clash with North Melbourne.

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Cats need to improve to win flag: Scott

Ladder leaders Geelong are flying high on the back of an eight-match winning run, but coach Chris Scott says his team will be in trouble if they don't improve.

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Dew preparing for huge Qld AFL derby

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has labelled Saturday's AFL match against Brisbane as the biggest Queensland derby in his time with the Suns.

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Hardwick questions AFL umpires' ruck calls

Richmond have taken umpiring gripes to the AFL this week, miffed over some decisions around veteran tall Toby Nankervis' ruck work.

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Beveridge blasts AFL over tackling change

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hit out at the AFL's decision to tinker with tackling guidelines, saying the league has "flinched".

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Beveridge doesn't bite on Jones AFL talk

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has refused to confirm speculation the AFL club is looking at recruiting sidelined former Carlton defender Liam Jones.

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Demons relishing tough run to AFL finals

Star Melbourne onballer Clayton Oliver will play in Saturday night's AFL blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs and Jake Lever also should be available.

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Who will make the AFL finals, who can grab a top-four spot and the run-down of the final five rounds

Some AFL teams like Geelong have already sealed a finals spot, but which sides are likely to join them, and who will get the double chance? Andrew McGarry analyses the teams in contention.

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Dockers expect Pearce to return in AFL

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir expects key backman Alex Pearce to return for Friday night's crunch AFL game against Richmond.

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AFL issues warning over head-high contact

AFL players who duck or shrug in tackles to deliberately force high contact will now not be awarded with a free kick, the league has warned clubs.

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Port ponder taking AFL punt on Fantasia

Port Adelaide's Orazio Fantasia is in the mix to play his first AFL game this season as the Power seek more scoring power against ladder-leaders Geelong.

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Red-hot Cats can get better in AFL: Henry

Geelong defender Jack Henry believes the ladder-leading Cats can go to another level ahead of the finals as they chase an elusive AFL premiership.

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Lions' 'Beast' mounts case for Suns clash

Brisbane midfielder Rhys Mathieson was among the best on ground in a rare AFL appearance against GWS but could be squeezed out when the Lions play the Suns.

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Lockett-Coventry AFL ends to be reinstated

The famous Lockett-Coventry signs were removed for the installation of "sexy scoreboards" but the goalkicking legends' names will be back in Marvel Stadium.

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Ex-AFL player can pursue damages claim

A Victorian Supreme Court justice has ruled former AFL player Ty Zantuck can pursue his damages claim against the Richmond Football Club.

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AFL urges clubs to lift COVID discipline

The AFL admits it will have to manage surging COVID-19 case rates, asking players to take personal responsibility for protecting their health.

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Bombers coach feels safe after win streak

Essendon coach Ben Rutten believes his job is safe after reeling off three straight wins as the AFL club undertakes an internal review.

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Ryder's future in doubt after injury blow

St Kilda ruckman Paddy Ryder will miss up to six weeks after suffering a calf injury, sparking fears the veteran may have played his last AFL game.

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AFL great Gavin Wanganeen grateful after Beachport ute rescue

A former Essendon and Port Adelaide star's beach trip turned nasty as waves nearly washed his and a rescuer's four-wheel-drive into the ocean.

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Swans veteran Josh Kennedy eyes AFL return

Veteran Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy is closing in on an AFL return following a lengthy injury spell after making a successful comeback in the VFL.

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The major political parties have a membership problem. Footy club marketing might offer some solutions

A huge story emerging from the 2022 federal election result was the grassroots strength of independents, who dislodged both Liberal and Labor in historically “safe seats”.

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Carlton accept Will Hayes AFL suspension

Carlton midfielder Will Hayes will miss AFL games against GWS and Adelaide after accepting a two-match ban for a dangerous tackle on Sam Menegola.

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