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Eagles on flu alert ahead of AFL trip to Tasmania

West Coast will take a squad of 27 to Launceston in case more players are struck down by the flu ahead of their clash with Hawthorn.

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Kangaroos boss would appoint Clarkson as coach again

North Melbourne president Sonja Hood has taken aim at Hawthorn and says she would appoint Alastair Clarkson as Kangaroos coach again.

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Alastair Clarkson steps aside as North Melbourne AFL coach for health reasons

Alastair Clarkson is stepping aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn

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Alastair Clarkson to take indefinite leave from North Melbourne to 'focus on physical and emotional wellbeing'

North Melbourne announces Alastair Clarkson will take indefinite leave from his position as head coach to "focus on his physical and emotional wellbeing".

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Clarkson steps aside as North Melbourne coach

Alastair Clarkson is stepping aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.

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AFL Round-Up: Carlton's revival crushed, Richmond's legends run it back, Sydney reach breaking point

An emotional rollercoaster for Carlton, Richmond party like it's 2017 and Sydney reach their tipping point in a potentially defining round nine. We digest the week that was.

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Court documents reveal coach accused of raping former Melbourne player Daniel Hayes was a long-time AFL employee who coached Sydney Swans academy teams

Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.

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Clarkson unloads on Hawthorn, panel over racism saga

Alastair Clarkson has launched an extraordinary tirade against his former club, Hawthorn, describing their handling of the racism saga as "shameful".

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Hawthorn racism investigation held up as parties disagree on access to documents

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has again questioned the process behind the independent review into racism allegations at the club amid further delays in the investigation.

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AFL Round-Up: Melbourne and Port Adelaide thrive on fine margins, and who is to blame for the West Coast situation?

Round eight proves the season will be defined by a series of thrillers, while West Coast's road back to relevance looks like being a long one. We digest the week that was.

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Chris Fagan slams ’prejudicial’ reports in Hawthorn racism saga

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is pleading for an end to "damaging and prejudicial" reporting of Hawthorn's racism saga.

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Indigenous AFL players stand tall against an endless stream of racism – it’s now time for them to strike

The game’s sparkle and heart would be gone in an instant if First Nations footballers chose to sit down

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McEvoy trio not enough to help Colbinabbin over the line in special one-off AFL match

The McEvoy name is synonymous with Colbinabbin. But a return by ex-Hawthorn premier player and captain Ben "Big Boy" McEvoy alongside his brothers wasn't enough to get a win in a special one-off AFL match.

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Charlie Curnow bags nine goals in Carlton's 108-point AFL win over West Coast as Melbourne thrashes Kangaroos by 90 points

Charlie Curnow kicks a career-high nine goals as Carlton convincingly defeats West Coast in Perth, while Melbourne hammers the Kangaroos at the MCG. Earlier, GWS, the Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs all recorded wins.

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Hawthorn captain James Sicily 'couldn't imagine' living in Tasmania, but AFL icons warn a state team needs to grow at home

Current and former AFL players and coaches have come to the defence of Tasmania as a destination for players, following comments from Hawthorn captain James Sicily that he "couldn't imagine" living there.

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The Brisbane Lions' key forwards have put their own spin on the AFL's traditional 'spearhead' role

The hunt for a "spearhead" key forward is as old as footy itself but, with its unique forward line, the Brisbane Lions are revolutionising the role, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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Federal cash tipped for Hobart stadium, AFL team looms

The federal government will reportedly announce funding for a new stadium in Hobart, paving the way for the AFL to grant Tasmania entry into the competition.

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AFL Round-Up: Fremantle's season in jeopardy, Geelong look like themselves at last, St Kilda's ceiling lifts again

Concerns in the west for the flailing Dockers, a Cats awakening in Geelong and St Kilda remain a sensation — but the best is yet to come. We digest the week that was.

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Adelaide snatch victory from Hawthorn in AFL nail-biter

The Adelaide Crows have kicked two late goals to beat Hawthorn by three points at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.

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St Kilda beat Carlton to remain top of AFL, Gold Coast clip North Melbourne as Adelaide pip Hawthorn

St Kilda remain top of the AFL ladder after a victory over Carlton, while Gold Coast host North Melbourne. Earlier, Adelaide snuck home by three points against Hawthorn.

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Hawthorn on guard for hot Adelaide Crows start

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has spent time plotting how best to prevent Adelaide producing another first-quarter blitz in their AFL clash in Launceston.

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Crows called on to grit their teeth for Launceston test

Adelaide will start hot favourites against Hawthorn on Sunday after three wins, despite a 1-5 record in Launceston.

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Giants confident swingman Himmelberg will re-sign

GWS restricted free agent Harry Himmelberg is expected to attract interest from other AFL clubs but coach Adam Kingsley is confident he will remain a Giant.

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Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL 'for millions'

An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.

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Gary Ablett Snr launches legal action against AFL, Hawthorn, Geelong over concussions during career

Lawyers for AFL great Gary Ablett Snr say the league and his formers clubs, Hawthorn and Geelong, failed in their duty of care to the player, who has brain damage.

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