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Tough-as-teak Giant lauded ahead of AFL milestone

Two-time All-Australian defender Lachie Whitfield will return for GWS and play his 250th game in Saturday's massive home match against Geelong.

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Richmond to unleash 'special talent' against Bombers

Once a potential No.1 draft pick, Taj Hotton will make his AFL debut for Richmond after overcoming an ACL rupture suffered last year.

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'Put him to sleep a bit': Saints managing young gun

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes Mattaes Phillipou will play in the AFL again this season, but is unsure when he might return from his latest injury setback.

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Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.

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Lions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after popular team man Noah Answerth suffered a season-ending injury in the win over Carlton.

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No mercy from Lions as Carlton's woes continue

The Brisbane Lions have continued their push for a top-two finish and twisted the knife in Carlton with a comprehensive victory at Marvel Stadium.

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Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash

GWS and Geelong have both added firepower for their high-stakes AFL encounter, while Hawthorn made a surprise selection call for a meeting with Fremantle.

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Magpies member banned for five years over Voss threat

The AFL, the MCG and Collingwood have punished an unnamed Magpies member who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss.

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Clarkson makes feelings known on in-season tournament

An in-season tournament could be introduced in 2028, but Alastair Clarkson reckons the AFL will be better off evening up the draw first.

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Hawks tread carefully with son of a gun's future

Cooper Hodge, the son of Hawthorn great Luke Hodge, is eligible to join the Hawks or Brisbane through next year's AFL national draft.

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'We've fought back': why things are different for Suns

Ben King expects Gold Coast to show they belong when they play the AFL's top three sides over the next three weeks, beginning with flag favourites Collingwood.

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Crows duo Keays, Rachele no studs in eyes of AFL

The AFL claim Adelaide duo Ben Keays and Josh Rachele ignored repeated warnings not to wear metal studs during games and have been fined.

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Don't look at the ladder - Swans dig in for finals bid

Star Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden says his team will probably need to win their remaining seven games if they are to make the AFL finals.

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Mid-season AFL competition is a thought bubble, but major fixture reform is still needed

Some of the AFL’s recent conversation starter was fanciful, but it was also a good indication of where the sport is headed

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Goal-sneak back for high-flying Pies' interstate test

A fit and healthy Lachie Schultz will return for Collingwood's interstate assignment against a Suns outfit embracing the bright Friday lights.

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'Faceless, lack of courage': coaches on Voss threats

Michael Voss is preferring to focus on football's brighter side after the Carlton mentor copped death threats his Lions opposite admits come with the territory.

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AFLW star backs league's growth in face of huge losses

AFLW star Kate Hore has urged league officials and sponsors to stay the course, insisting the women's competition will only improve in future seasons.

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ATO commissioner sent AI meme mocking Collingwood AFL supporters to all 20,000 staff

Rob Heferen, himself a supporter of the club, included image in weekly email of ‘Collingwood Fan’ action figure who is overweight and missing teeth

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Chol, Andrew helping blaze African trail in the AFL

AFL stars of African descent are having a bigger impact than ever on the competition this season, aware of their crucial roles in inspiring the next generation.

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Wrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour

Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.

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Cornes axed as Port prepare for new coaching regime

Long-time Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes is the first major casualty as his premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over at Alberton.

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It’s harder than you think to become a top sports official in football, soccer and the rugby codes

Sport officials, regardless of which code they supervise, are appointed to be impartial figures.

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Reid surgery headlines Bombers' ongoing injury crisis

Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon.

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Injuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.

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'Never play again' - Matthews laments Bruns hit

In a wide-ranging interview, AFL legend Leigh Matthews says some wisdom from Hawthorn coach Allan Jeans was pivotal after his infamous Neville Bruns hit.

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