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Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney's AFL ban

Isaac Heeney could yet remain in Brownlow Medal contention as Sydney prepare to challenge the superstar's one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster.

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Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.

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Simpson turns down offer for Eagles coaching farewell

West Coast coach Adam Simpson won't coach in Sunday's clash with Brisbane, but will take part in a crowd acknowledgement before the game.

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Cripps calls for AFL Brownlow eligibility change

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps, the 2022 Brownlow Medallist, wants the AFL to review the eligibility criteria for the game's most prestigious individual award.

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My departure not a shock for the players: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is looking forward to a break after spending the past 11 years in the hot seat.

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Suns star Touk Miller sidelined with wrist injury

Gold Coast are counting the cost of their loss to St Kilda, with Touk Miller and Sam Day both sidelined for at least a month through injuries.

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Brownlow contender Heeney fails to overturn ban

Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after failing to overturn his one-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking.

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Race driver's bankruptcy led to 'medley' of drug abuse

A former V8 Supercars racing driver started abusing multiple drugs after COVID-19 restrictions forced his business into bankruptcy, a judge has heard.

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Swans skipper Mills to play against Roos in AFL return

Sydney captain Callum Mills will slot straight back into the senior side against North Melbourne to make his long-awaited AFL return following injury.

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Boy wonders Ashcroft, Reid reunite on AFL stage

Emerging AFL stars Will Ashcroft and Harley Reid will clash when the Lions head west to face the Eagles, two years after the pair last squared off in juniors.

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Axed Eagles coach Adam Simpson weighs up farewell game

West Coast have named assistant Jarrad Schofield as the club's interim coach after announcing their intention to part ways with Adam Simpson.

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Demons' Gawn determined to return early from injury

Captain Max Gawn is determined to return from injury earlier than expected to help Melbourne in their tough push to make the AFL finals.

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Arzani faces Victory wrath after playing amateur match

Daniel Arzani is expected to get a dressing down from new Melbourne Victory coach Patrick Kisnorbo after playing in an amateur game in Sydney.

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Suns coach Hardwick escapes sanction for F-bomb

AFL footy boss Laura Kane says the use of a swear word during Damien Hardwick's press conference was just a show of passion from the Gold Coast coach.

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Disconnected Magpies can regain their rhythm: Howe

Collingwood vice-captain Jeremy Howe says the Magpies may need to get back to the fundamentals to arrest their form slump but is adamant they can still contend.

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Dad's the word as Docker puts 'gloomy' rehab behind him

Fremantle defender Brennan Cox is still building confidence in his surgically repaired hamstring, but he pulled up well from Saturday's win over Richmond.

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Season over for Hawthorn forward Lewis after ACL tear

Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has suffered a season-ending ACL tear, while Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss up to three weeks with an ankle injury.

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Calm Lions' focus ahead of trip west, Swans test

An ability to remain calm in the chaos has helped Chris Fagan's Brisbane Lions claw back into the conversation, losing just once in their last nine AFL games.

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Fremantle’s top-four spot suggests a deep run into September and beyond

There is nothing illegitimate about the Dockers’ ladder position and with a young roster there may be cause for hope

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Heeney receives one-match ban, Rankine cops four weeks

Sydney star Izak Rankine's off-the-ball strike could cost him the Brownlow medal after he was slapped with a one-match ban.

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Neale prolific as Lions see off Crows for five in a row

Adelaide kept threatening but the Brisbane Lions held on for a fifth straight AFL win that puts them just one victory away from the top four.

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Goodwin buoyed by younger Dees' form in AFL finals race

Trent Rivers led a strong contribution from Melbourne's young stars in a 54-point hammering of West Coast, giving coach Simon Goodwin cause for optimism.

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Heeney in spotlight as Saints rock ladder-leading Swans

Sydney star Isaac Heeney might be out of Brownlow Medal contention, after the Swans suffered a shock two-point loss to St Kilda.

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Eagles coach Simpson holds line after Demons thrashing

Melbourne's comprehensive 54-point win over West Coast poured more heat on Adam Simpson at the end of a difficult week for the under-fire Eagles coach.

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Tigers hope to receive Dusty, Prestia double boost

Richmond sit last on the table with just two wins to their name but some handy reinforcements are on their way.

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