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Lloyd doubts Lions' flag credentials amid injury Payne

The Brisbane Lions' poor run of form and an injury to key defender Jack Payne has led to questions over their ability to defend their AFL premiership this year.

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Third ACL heartbreak for luckless Richmond youngster

The struggling Tigers have received some bad news on the injury front, with Judson Clarke tearing his ACL for the second time in the space of 14 months.

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Essendon pick talls as injury cover in mid-season draft

Essendon have made two tall selections as injury cover in the mid-season draft while West Coast plucked a 24-year-old halfback with the first selection.

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Richmond's Balta to fly to Sydney for VFL game

Star defender Noah Balta will fly to Sydney ahead of the Tigers' clash with GWS, but will only be involved in their earlier VFL game.

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Swans superboot 'sends' it for longest goal ever

Sydney VFL superboot Jordan Endemann has ambitions to be more than a social media sensation after kicking a goal that travelled more than 100m.

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Richmond star to make comeback in rare VFL appearance

After being struck down by yet another soft-tissue injury, Richmond star Dion Prestia will play the "long game" before returning at AFL level.

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GWS lose young gun, TDK return looms for Blues

GWS onballer Finn Callaghan is set to spend at least a month on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, while Carlton could regain ruck Tom De Koning.

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Walls rode VFL's tough transition to national league

Robert Walls was a premiership player and coach and later a football commentator who was at the coalface as the AFL became a national competition.

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Mills, Amartey close on return as Swans eye Blue scalps

Sydney captain Callum Mills will test his injured foot alongside hamstrung forward Joel Amartey ahead of Friday night's clash against Carlton.

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Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season

Sydney's Logan McDonald will have surgery again after going under the knife in the off-season, but coach Dean Cox is hopeful he can make his return this season.

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Ladder-leading Lions 'humming' with plenty in reserve

The impressive injury returns in the VFL of Tom Doedee and Keidean Coleman have coincided with Brisbane's AFL premiership defence clicking up a few gears.

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Balta back as Tigers aim to spoil Hawthorn's party

Richmond premiership defender Noah Balta will return from a week off in his side's clash with Hawthorn, who are celebrating 100 years in the AFL-VFL.

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Lyon lashes VFL after St Kilda draftee's long ban

Coach Ross Lyon says he's "absolutely filthy" about the ban handed to St Kilda's first round draft pick Alix Tauru, who will be sidelined for six weeks.

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'I've seen a trend': Fagan's reminder for leaky Lions

Brisbane's leaky defence has concerned coach Chris Fagan, who insists the Lions have not spoken to Jamarra Ugle-Hagan about a move north.

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Tigers to wait on Balta selection call after VFL return

Richmond's Noah Balta could make his AFL comeback three days before being sentenced in court for assault, after returning to action in a VFL practice match.

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Tigers star may return three days before court sentence

Richmond's Noah Balta could make his AFL comeback just three days before being sentenced in court for assault, his coach Adem Yze says.

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Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return

Brandon Starcevich is still eight weeks away from playing despite the Brisbane Lions premiership defender returning to training after his latest concussion.

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Riccardi returns from ban as GWS mull forward mix

GWS forward Jake Riccardi has been recalled after serving his suspension, with coach Adam Kingsley shuffling the magnets for the clash with West Coast.

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Swans star Papley out for six weeks with heel injury

Sydney will lose Tom Papley for six to eight weeks after the star forward cracked his heel during training, while Logan McDonald will return via the VFL.

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From the Pocket: Andrew Krakouer blazed his own trail beyond family history and football feats

Former Tigers and Magpies star overcame a famous surname and a prison sentence to make a lasting impression on and off the field

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Goodwin demands Demons response after 'strong' review

Melbourne head to Geelong on Friday night with a worrying 0-3 start to the AFL season and several players down on form.

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GWS unveil Stringer, welcome back Hogan against Hawks

Greater Western Sydney will unveil star recruit Jake Stringer and welcome back goalkicking ace Jesse Hogan in their top-four clash against Hawthorn.

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Bombers seek response to 'totally unacceptable' effort

Winless Essendon face a huge challenge to turn their form around against Port Adelaide after a "bitterly disappointing" performance in the loss to Adelaide.

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From the Pocket: Fremantle must get pulses racing to break the cycle of ‘vanilla’ mediocrity

The Dockers’ boom recruit Shai Bolton can be the player to break the shackles amid a half-hearted vote of confidence for coach Justin Longmuir

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AFL footy is protected by anti-siphoning rules, so why must fans pay to watch some games?

The regulation ‘promotes free access’, but it does not guarantee a listed event is screened, meaning some matches are only available behind a paywall

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