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Return looms for Swans firestarter in AFL top-two clash

Sydney's crafty goalscorer Tom Papley is in the frame to make his return from injury against AFL leaders Fremantle, says Swans coach Dean Cox.

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Almost no one is happy with Labor’s gambling crackdown. Albanese may as well do the right thing and get tough

A NSW mayor’s push against pokies should serve as inspiration for federal Labor to make stronger moves against the harms of gambling addiction

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Fogarty kicks four as Crows bounce back to beat Eagles

Adelaide have overcome the late withdrawal of star forward Riley Thilthorpe to post a 25-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.

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Giants' fearless debutant readies for AFL heavyweights

GWS are looking to get their AFL season back on track, although they now face the high-flying Fremantle, who are on course to topple records.

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Injury-hit Hawks defence short of Battle against Demons

Already missing several frontline players, Hawthorn have been dealt a late blow ahead of Saturday's big top-eight match against Melbourne in Launceston.

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'Things are advancing': Devils narrow in on first coach

The Tasmania Devils are narrowing in on their inaugural AFL coach, but the fledgling club's boss is tight-lipped about preferred candidates.

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Nicky Winmar's statue to go after assault conviction

A statue depicting former St Kilda footballer Nicky Winmar's most famous moment will be removed after he was found guilty of a brutal attack on a woman.

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Drug could turn MND from terminal to chronic illness

Researchers have developed a drug to target a unique immune receptor, potentially leading to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like MND in five years.

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Eagles go on the defensive with out-of-form forward

Jack Williams has struggled as a forward this year with just two behinds from four games, but he's set to play as a key defender against Adelaide on Friday.

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Eagles optimistic AFL career not over for key back

The injury absences of Harry Edwards and Reuben Ginbey have left West Coast exposed in defence, and Friday night's bout with Adelaide is another challenge.

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Jack's back, but two fellow Hawks suffer knee injuries

While Jack Gunston is back for Saturday's big game against Melbourne amid four changes, two of his Hawthorn teammates have been sidelined with knee injuries.

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'This circus': Lyon confirms upcoming dinner with Neale

Adding another twist to the rampant speculation around Lachie Neale, the Brisbane Lions star is about to have dinner with his old Fremantle coach Ross Lyon.

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'We've put in for 70 or 80 tickets': Canberra product set for AFL debut at home

The Giants have turned to an ACT product to debut on Saturday.

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Door opens for forgotten Swan as injury list grows

Sydney key forward Hayden McLean has been given a golden opportunity to push his finals case, with coach Dean Cox forced to make four changes due to injury.

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'Best footy ahead of us': Lions brace for Cats clash

Brisbane enter their AFL blockbuster against Geelong - a rematch of last year's grand final - with increasing confidence they're hitting top form.

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James Hird confirms spot in Essendon coaching race

James Hird and Essendon president Andrew Welsh have spoken, as the Bombers step up the search for their new AFL coach next season.

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From the Pocket: Footy faces an existential threat in CTE. The AFL’s words are wholly inadequate

Nick Lowden’s story highlights the question being asked by parents and players on whether Australian football is inherently unsafe

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'Aura': Wilkie backs Lyon for Saints recruiting coup

St Kilda co-captain Callum Wilkie says coach Ross Lyon is very good at convincing people, as the club tries to pull off a major recruiting coup.

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'Two steps forward': Longmuir praises unsung Dockers

While the Caleb Serongs of the world will take centre stage, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir knows the Dockers' AFL finals charge is built on under-rated stars.

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Eagles premiership player Cripps calls it quits

West Coast premiership forward Jamie Cripps has retired, citing a debilitating knee injury and the desire to spend more time with his children.

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Star Lions veteran expected to play on in 2027

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has revealed it will be Dayne Zorko's call if the star veteran plays on next year, when he will turn 38.

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Little hits in sports may be just as dangerous as concussions – and can lead to brain damage

Yesterday’s harrowing Four Corners episode exposed the devastating impacts of degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the link with contact sports, primarily Australian rules football.

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'Disappointed': Lewis critical of AFL over concussion

The year after Jordan Lewis was knocked out during a 2010 match, but still returned to the field that day, the AFL passed tougher concussion guidelines.

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Demons apologise to May's partner over privacy breaches

Melbourne have apologised to Sachi Dade, the partner of former Demons player Steven May, after she mounted legal action alleging three privacy breaches.

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'Wasn't a good thing': coaches lament AFL howlers

Another disallowed goal after the siren, and a behind that wasn't, have prompted more commentary around the AFL and how the game is run.

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