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Darcy back for Dockers, Eagles hold fire on Ryan

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says it will take time for ruckman Sean Darcy to build up fitness and form after missing the club's first five games of 2024.

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Eagles turn to Jack Williams to lend Darling a hand

West Coast veteran Jack Darling has endured a poor start to the season but will be given a helping hand in Sunday's clash with the Western Bulldogs.

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Eagles forward Darling part of the solution: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is backing Jack Darling to step up his leadership in attack as the club deals with the loss of co-captain Oscar Allen.

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Magpies' Maynard continuing impressive footy dynasty

Before the first bounce of Saturday's AFL grand final, as he does at the start of every game, Collingwood's Brayden Maynard will remember his grandfathers.

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Dockers ponder how to fill Sean Darcy ruck void

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy will miss at least two weeks with an ankle injury, with coach Justin Longmuir yet to decide how to fill the void.

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Eagles drop Gaff to sub role for clash with Tigers

Out-of-form West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff has been relegated to the substitute's role for Sunday's AFL clash with Richmond at Optus Stadium.

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Dean Rioli is home again in Melbourne, coaching the future of women's football

A piece of the Tiwi Islands helped Melbourne feel like home for Dean Rioli, where the former Essendon star is still aspiring to help build football's future.

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Injury-hit Eagles call in the cavalry for Demons clash

West Coast are hopeful midfielder Elliot Yeo will be fit to return for the AFL's round four, as the Eagles face up to seven injury-enforced changes.

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Dockers star Walters misses out on Ross Lyon reunion

Fremantle are taking a careful approach with Michael Walters, deciding the veteran will make his comeback from an Achilles injury via the WAFL.

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Barry Cable civil case hears from third woman alleging Australian rules football great sexually abused her

Another woman comes forward alleging she was also sexually abused by football legend Barry Cable as a child, saying she was too "scared and intimidated" to tell anyone about her complaint against the then-North Melbourne coach.

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WA legend Barry Cable hit with sexual abuse allegations

WA football legend Barry Cable has been declared bankrupt and is facing allegations he repeatedly sexually abused a Perth teenager during his playing days.

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Football 'legend' Barry Cable sued over allegations he sexually abused teenager

Former Australian rules footballer and coach Barry Cable is being sued over allegations he sexually abused a Perth teenager when he was in the prime of his playing career.

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Man charged with manslaughter over WA boat tragedy

Police have laid manslaughter charges against a man who was allegedly driving a boat when it collided with a marker south of Perth, killing two passengers.

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Outback schoolteacher Michael Gallus leads Pakistan to AFL Asian Championships triumph

Footy is growing on the sub-continent, with a cricketing powerhouse claiming an unlikely triumph over teams stacked with Aussie expats and state league stars.

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Docker Taberner pleads case for AFL return

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he faces a tough decision on whether to hand Matt Taberner an AFL recall this week or give him another run in the WAFL.

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Dockers tip 'cherry ripe' Fyfe for finals

Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe looms as an important player in next week's elimination final against the Bulldogs despite his lack of form and match fitness.

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Dockers urged to do it for Mundy in AFL

Fremantle forward Matt Taberner is in danger of being dropped for Saturday's crunch clash with the Western Bulldogs, but there won't be mass changes.

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Rutten to feel the heat after Bombers loss

Under-pressure Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he's clear on the direction he's taking the club despite the shock loss to lowly West Coast.

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Dockers keep quiet on Luke Jackson front

Fremantle are in the hunt to lure emerging Demons star Luke Jackson their way, but they don't want to comment publicly about it.

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Nic Nat in frame as Gov exits hospital

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is set to make his playing return either this week or next, but may need to feature at WAFL level first.

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Bill Dempsey steals the show at AFL Hall of Fame ceremony

The 80-year-old lights up the room after being inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

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Fyfe AFL return no distraction for Hawks

Fremantle star Nat Fyfe looms as a threat to Hawthorn when he plays his first AFL match of the season on Saturday.

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Eagles star Yeo banned in state league

West Coast star Elliot Yeo won't miss an AFL game despite being offered a one-match ban for striking in a state league match.

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Nat Fyfe to mask up after brush with fans

Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has a strong chance to make his AFL return against Hawthorn this week if he can avoid being struck down by COVID-19.

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Longmuir defends Fyfe's return via WAFL

North Melbourne great Wayne Carey says it's ridiculous to send Nat Fyfe to the WAFL this weekend, but Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir disagrees.

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