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Blowtorch on Blues intensifies after latest meltdown

North Melbourne kicked the last five goals at Marvel Stadium to overrun Carlton and ensure another week of fierce scrutiny for Michael Voss and his team.

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On the same page: Port coach embracing finals pass mark

Big questions are being asked about Port Adelaide's list following their shock loss to West Coast, but coach Josh Carr is still aiming for finals.

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Hardwick delivers Rowell verdict, Petracca update

Gold Coast's midfield could be at full capacity for Gather Round, with Matt Rowell likely to return against Melbourne and Christian Petracca progressing well.

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How Swans plan to keep Warner out of Eagles' reach

West Coast's rebuild is suddenly looking good, and they are set to make another big play on Sydney superstar Chad Warner either this year or next.

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Dockers hold off fast-finishing Crows in AFL thriller

Fremantle have defeated Adelaide by two points in a Good Friday thriller at Adelaide Oval.

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'We got exposed': Magpies lick wounds, wait on Daicos

Craig McRae was critical of what is usually one of his side's great strengths after Collingwood, without Nick Daicos, were outplayed in Brisbane.

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'Sledgehammer' keeps Fagan honest after quickfire wins

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't sure if Hugh McCluggage will return from a calf injury that's seen him miss the last three games.

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North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire

Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne's VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct.

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New Lions roar to humble Daicos-less Magpies

Two of the Brisbane Lions' big-name recruits have impressed in a 54-point defeat of Collingwood, who ruled star midfielder Nick Daicos out in the warm-up.

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Brownlow winners boost Suns, Power in AFL tests

Gold Coast and Port Adelaide will welcome back their respective Brownlow Medal winners in AFL round four, while Sydney have regained superstar Isaac Heeney.

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It's dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons

The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.

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'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.

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Key Crows picked despite match-eve injury scares

Two key Adelaide forwards have been selected to face Fremantle despite leaving a match-eve training session early.

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King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.

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Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze

Carlton are yet to win a quarter after halftime this season but North Melbourne are preparing for the Blues to bring their best on Good Friday.

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Magpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack

Collingwood are ready for yet another blockbuster showdown with Brisbane after putting last year's preliminary final defeat behind them.

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Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.

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'Jump on board': why Broncos leaders axed Karapani

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds and veteran Ben Hunt say Josiah Karapani did not measure up to the cultural and behavioural standards required at the club.

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From the Pocket: Voss has had every chance to succeed but Carlton backed the wrong coach

The Blues still prioritise a bulldozing brand of football but that’s not how the top teams are playing in this AFL season

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Gabba fortress no more? Lions brace for Magpies entry

The Brisbane Lions' two AFL premierships have ironically coincided with their once-mighty Gabba record deteriorating.

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Let's build him up: Eagles play it safe with Starcevich

West Coast's prized recruit Brandon Starcevich will miss at least six to eight weeks after suffering a series of calf injuries this year.

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Curnow will prove critics wrong: Papley on Swans star

Critics can continue to write off Charlie Curnow, but fellow Sydney forward Tom Papley insists the new spearhead will live up to the hype.

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'Good home ground': McRae relishing Gabba test

Reigning premiers Brisbane at home will be a stern test for Collingwood, whose defence will miss a key player for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster.

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Crows confident on return of experienced trio

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident an experienced trio of players will return to face Fremantle.

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'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.

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