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Get excited: Flagmantle set to go into overdrive

Fremantle are on the verge of equalling a club-record winning run, and coach Justin Longmuir is confident his maturing group will be able to handle the hype.

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Neale's numbers stack up as AFL rivals circle

With a decision to make on his playing future, Lachie Neale is tracking towards his most impactful season since arriving at the Brisbane Lions in 2019.

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We got hit in the face: Hawks rue the one that got away

Hawthorn's 15-point loss to Fremantle came with the added blow of an injury to Tom Barrass, and coach Sam Mitchell wasn't happy after the match.

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'He's been huge': Port coach hails emerging attacker

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is hailing the important emergence of a young forward ahead of a high-stakes clash against the Western Bulldogs.

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Freo unleash five-goal burst to sink Hawks in thriller

Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is facing a period on the sidelines with injury on a bad night for his side as they lost by 15 points to Fremantle.

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Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur

Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.

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Port's great foundation set to be rattled by Bulldogs

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says his defensive priorities will be severely challenged by the Western Bulldogs in their Adelaide Oval clash.

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Adelaide Crows to feed off returning skipper's energy

Jordan Dawson is set to return in Adelaide's clash with Richmond after missing two of the last three games following the death of his eldest brother.

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Change in Sportsbet policy engulfs AFL identities amid scrutiny of gambling links

A subtle tweak of policy by Sportsbet has embroiled a three-time premiership captain and an emerging female voice who judged last year’s Norm Smith medal

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Brisbane Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.

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McRae defends Pendlebury ahead of record-breaking game

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has mounted a staunch defence of Scott Pendlebury as the star veteran prepares to break the VFL/AFL games record.

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Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay

Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay.

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Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Fremantle will be aiming to win their eighth straight game when they host Hawthorn on Thursday night, with both teams looking to flex their premiership muscle.

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From the Pocket: uncomfortable questions have rightly been asked of Carlton – their response doesn’t cut it

There are valid roadblocks to getting full answers on why Elijah Hollands was allowed to play, but a modicum of contrition is not too much to ask

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Beveridge says illicit drugs policy 'compromises' care

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the AFL's illicit drugs policy "compromises" care due to key people being kept in the dark.

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Rowell on ice as Suns relish Darwin return

Still carrying an ankle injury, Matt Rowell will miss at least the first of Gold Coast's two AFL games in Darwin.

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Hawks' Wizard keen to weave more magic out West

Hawthorn have had issues in attack to address ahead of their Thursday night blockbuster against Fremantle, but one forward shone in the draw with Collingwood.

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Bulldogs make call on injured superstar Bontempelli

Marcus Bontempelli is determined to continue playing through knee and heel issues, but the Western Bulldogs are wary of not burning out their prized asset.

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Football club fined for not doing enough to remove player from field during mental health issue

Australian rules football club Carlton has been fined 75,000 Australian dollars ($54,000) for its lapse handling of a player’s on-field mental health episode

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Perryman blow for Pies, Dees' Mihocek sidelined

Collingwood's Harry Perryman and Melbourne's Brody Mihocek have both learnt the extent of hamstring injuries and will be sidelined for multiple weeks.

The Guardian - AU

Carlton fined $75,000 for mishandling of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode

Review finds Blues player should have been removed from game, as AFL require all clubs employ full-time psychologist

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Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.

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He was still off-colour: Dockers back Voss to rebound

A number of Fremantle players have been grounded by illness in recent weeks, but coach Justin Longmuir is optimistic they are now over the worst of it.

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Brisbane Lions leader defends culture with one regret

Brisbane Lions co-captain Hugh McCluggage has reflected on a weekend that included the leaking of private strategy notes and a homophobic slur investigation.

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'Unique player': Dockers star poses threats for Hawks

Hawthorn face a major test in Thursday's away game against Fremantle, who are on a seven-game winning streak and boast a strong record against the Hawks.

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