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SA shines again as AFL's Gather Round goes bigger

Gather Round was bigger and better in 2024 than the original edition, as the two local teams experienced contrasting fortunes in front of big crowds.

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Finlayson apologises for homophobic slur in AFL game

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson is under AFL investigation and has apologised for making a homophobic comment to an Essendon player.

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Finlayson facing AFL action for homophobic slur

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has apologised and the AFL is investigating after he abused an Essendon opponent with a homophobic slur.

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Bombers handed 'wake-up call' by Rozee-inspired Power

Port Adelaide duo Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis have taught Essendon's midfielders a lesson in a lop-sided Gather Round encounter at Adelaide Oval.

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'Outrageous' skipper powers Port to big win over Dons

Star midfielders Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis were outstanding in Port Adelaide's commanding 69-point home win over Essendon in Gather Round.

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Port's Georgiades to make AFL comeback after year out

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says forward Mitch Georgiades will play his first AFL game in over a year against Essendon.

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Port's Horne-Francis presses for return after injury

Port Adelaide could be boosted by the return from a hamstring injury of on-baller Jason Horne-Francis for their Gather Round game against Essendon.

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Demons continue to thrive under adversity in AFL

Melbourne's resilient win against Port Adelaide has set the Demons, who have faced questions about their off-field culture, up nicely early in the season.

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Saints youngster Windhager offered one-game ban

St Kilda young gun Marcus Windhager has been offered a one-game ban for a high bump on Essendon's Sam Durham.

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Move to half-back has Essendon's Mr Fix-It in great Nic

Essendon's Mr Fix-It Nic Martin has thrived in a move to half-back, but the Bomber has no desire to lock down a permanent role.

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Bombers star Stringer steps up late to sink St Kilda

Essendon star Jake Stringer has kicked the match-winning goal to pull the Bombers over the line against a tired St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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Saints prepare for 'fierce' clash against Essendon edge

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says it's easier said than done to play an on-edge brand of football, as the Saints prepare for Saturday's clash with Essendon.

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Key trio to bolster Bombers, sore Demons named

Gun midfielder Darcy Parish will return for Essendon against St Kilda, while Melbourne have named Jake Lever and Clayton Oliver despite injury scares.

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Bombers won't step away from aggressive edge

Essendon's aggressive approach fell short against Sydney but coach Brad Scott will continue to encourage his players to be fierce in the contest.

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Dons' hands were tied on Wright's rough conduct charge

Essendon could not see a way to challenge Peter Wright's rough conduct charge and felt they risked a ban of six matches or more if he had pleaded not guilty.

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Peter Wright’s four-game ban shows AFL is changing – one unconscious player at a time

The rants of Wayne Carey aside, most accept Essendon man’s hit on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham deserved punishment

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Wright cops four-match AFL ban, King rubbed out for one

Essendon forward Peter Wright has received a four-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while St Kilda spearhead Max King failed to overturn his one-game suspension.

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AFL unable to prevent Wright-style collisions: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson believes there will always be incidents where players brace for contact at the last second, potentially injuring opponents.

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Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing

Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player.

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Saints to challenge King ban at AFL Tribunal

St Kilda spearhead Max King will join Essendon forward Peter Wright at the AFL Tribunal after challenging his one-match ban for rough conduct.

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Bombers' Wright sent to tribunal for Cunningham bump

Essendon forward Peter Wright has been referred to the AFL tribunal for the bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry Cunningham.

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Scott defends Wright and the Bombers' physical style

Peter Wright faces a long suspension for his hit on Sydney's Harry Cunningham but Bombers coach Brad Scott has backed his team's combative 'Essendon edge'.

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Swans stay unbeaten, win fiery clash against Bombers

Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden have all starred for top-of-the-table Sydney as the Swans saw off Essendon's challenge in a heated clash at the SCG.

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Warner leading from front in Swans' engine room

Chad Warner has only played 62 AFL games but has stepped up as a Sydney Swans leader in the absence of stars Callum Mills, Luke Parker and Taylor Adams.

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Mitchell backs Sicily after Hawks' skipper dodges ban

Hawthorn captain James Sicily's on-field behaviour has been a talking point with coach Sam Mitchell after he escaped suspension for kicking Andrew McGrath.

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