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Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy 'hysteria'

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Max Gawn-Brodie Grundy ruck partnership can still thrive and has hit out at "hysterical" commentary.

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AFL should limit ‘full contact practice’ to cut brain risk, Shane Tuck inquest told

US expert tells long-delayed hearing into death of former Richmond player that NFL has achieved ‘dramatic’ reduction in head impacts

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Geelong coach Scott calls AFL 'compromised' competition

Geelong coach Chris Scott is no fan of a wildcard weekend, arguing the AFL is already a "compromised" competition.

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Swans' Parker relieved over AFL tribunal's Rampe call

AFL players are supportive of the league's attempts to protect their heads but Sydney's Luke Parker believes there is still scope for some accidental contact.

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Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ahead of a grudge match with St Kilda, Brett Ratten has fired back at Saints legend Nick Riewoldt's critique of his time coaching the AFL club.

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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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Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.

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Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt

St Kilda'have lost four of their past five matches heading into a crucial contest with North Melbourne and are looking for ways to improve their scoring output.

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Captain Steele at a loss for shocking Saints form

St Kilda captain Jack Steele agrees with his coach that the Saints don't deserve to play AFL finals based on their recent poor form.

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Port expect key trio to return to face Collingwood

Port Adelaide expect Charlie Dixon, Trent McKenzie and Jason Horne-Francis to return from injury for their blockbuster against Collingwood.

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AFL wildcard round 'fraught with danger': Bombers coach

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes a push to introduce a NBA-style wildcard weekend into the AFL would be "fraught with danger".

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AFL player escapes conviction for revenge porn threat

A North Melbourne footballer who threatened to distribute intimate videos of his ex-girlfriend during an argument has avoided a criminal conviction.

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Lions raw but must remain bold and brave: Dayne Zorko

A review of their devastating one-point AFL loss to Melbourne has taught the Brisbane Lions plenty about how to close out a game, Dayne Zorko says.

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Calem Nieuwenhof to Hearts near with more transfers to come

The Gorgie outfit have agreed a six-figure fee with Western Sydney Wanderers for the defensive midfielder.

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Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues' AFL finals push

Harry McKay won't play again this season unless Carlton reach the AFL finals, with the key forward set to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.

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Fit-again McStay desperate to hold spot in Pies' attack

Key forward Daniel McStay kicked two goals on return for Collingwood and is determined to hold his place in the side after three months out through injury.

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Franklin set to spearhead Swans against Fremantle

Hampered by injuries throughout the AFL season, veteran forward Lance Franklin is on track to play a third consecutive game against Fremantle this week.

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Struggling Freo aim to build blocks for bright future

Fremantle's finals hopes for 2023 are all but done and dusted, but they are determined to finish off the year strongly.

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Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire

Dane Rampe faces a two-match ban over his collision with Lachlan McNeil but Sydney coach John Longmire doesn't believe his co-captain deserves to be suspended.

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Sub role helps Eagles veteran Gaff regain his mojo

West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff is set to play a full game against Carlton on Saturday after impressing as the sub against Richmond.

The Guardian - AU

Suns set on coach Dew while Voss keeps calm and turns Carlton on

They backed him, then sacked him. But could Gold Coast Suns have kept faith in coach Stuart Dew, as Carlton did Michael Voss to reap the rewards?

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Richmond beat Eagles to continue AFL top-eight charge

Richmond veteran Dustin Martin has kicked two goals from 23 disposals to help lift his side to a 38-point AFL win over West Coast in Perth.

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Kangaroos weigh up AFL help after Hawks hiding

A 48-point drubbing from Hawthorn has extended North Melbourne's losing streak to 15 matches, leaving the Kangaroos with just 11 wins in their past 78 outings.

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Crows coach Nicks backs on-report Josh Rachele

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident Josh Rachele will learn to deal with close-checking opponents better after he was reported for striking against GWS.

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Scott insists Bombers lose no belief from Cats belting

Essendon were torn apart by Geelong but coach Brad Scott says the Bombers won't lose any belief from the 77-point smashing.

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