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Lions coach lauds hyped Ashcroft ahead of AFL debut

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan expects hyped youngster Will Ashcroft to handle his AFL debut against Port Adelaide with aplomb.

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Essendon spearhead Wright re-signs until 2027

Essendon spearhead Peter Wright has backed the AFL club's direction under new coach Brad Scott by signing a four-year contract extension.

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Blues coach Voss wants extra time to decide AFL draws

Debate is again raging about whether the AFL should decide drawn matches with extra time, after the Richmond-Carlton season opener ended all square.

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Phoenix pocket rocket playing for herself

Despite her diminutive stature, Mickey Robertson can hold her ground against anyone on the football pitch. And after personal tragedy, the Phoenix forward had to rediscover her love for the game.

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Concussion dominates headlines as NRL and AFL seasons get under way

Australia’s biggest sporting bodies are threading a very fine needle with concussion and long-term brain damage

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Dustin Martin makes his mark as AFL season opens with stalemate at the MCG

A scrappy contest ended in a draw as the Tigers’ talisman showed signs of his best after a difficult 2022

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Late Lynch goal seals thrilling draw in Tigers-Blues season opener

Tom Lynch's last-gasp heroics have snatched a thrilling draw for Richmond in the AFL season opener against traditional rival Carlton.

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Hamilton Accies captain Dylan McGowan's return would be down to his 'professionalism', says boss

John Rankin has hinted that his skipper may make his first-team return on Saturday

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Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener

Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.

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Steven May out injured as Dees take on 'Dinosaur Dogs'

A calf injury has sidelined Melbourne's star defender Steven May in a huge blow for the Demons ahead of their round-one AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.

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Still no timeline for Nic Naitanui's Eagles return

Star West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is running again, but there's still no clarity about when he will return to AFL action following his Achilles injury.

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North hope Sheezel enjoys debut without extra pressure

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin says No.3 draft pick Harry Sheezel is ready to contribute to his new team on AFL debut against West Coast.

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Michalanney is Crows' first father-son to play in AFL

Defender Max Michalanney is set to become Adelaide's first father-son selection to play an AFL game when he debuts against GWS.

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Quiet McCarthy a different type of leader for the Lions

Lincoln McCarthy was one of five to interview for the Brisbane Lions captaincy after establishing himself as one of the AFL club's most respected leaders.

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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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Adelaide on the ALW attack despite bleak finals outlook

Adelaide United coach Adrian Stenta has all but given up hope of sneaking into the A-League Women finals ahead of a the Reds' next fixture against Newcastle.

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Swans ready for next AFL step, says skipper Rampe

Sydney co-captain Dane Rampe believes last year's thumping grand final loss will only make his emerging side better as they prepare to open their AFL campaign.

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Adelaide United coach lauds ALM players for hot streak

Adelaide United coach Carl Veart is praising his senior players for driving the Reds, unbeaten in nine games entering their ALM showdown with Wellington.

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AFL to stick with gambling ads despite more than 75% of fans supporting bans

Number of gambling ads the top concern among fans, survey finds, ahead of umpiring and rule changes

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Can Swans rebound from grand final humiliation to make AFL history?

It depends whether John Longmire’s young team can buck a dispiriting historical trend dating back almost four decades

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Calf injury grounds Eagle Yeo for Kangaroos clash

West Coast are confident Elliot Yeo's latest injury will not keep him off the park for long but he will miss the season-opening clash at North Melbourne.

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Roosters brace for Souths bashing unless they lift

Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary admits they will not be able to match it with South Sydney unless they improve out of sight.

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No hangovers as Suns put record on line against Swans

Under Stuart Dew, Gold Coast have won four of six games against last year's AFL finalists Sydney, who they'll meet at home in round one.

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It's time to stop shaming Jake Stringer: Shiel

Essendon star Jake Stringer's fitness has been put in the spotlight on the back of his recent hamstring injury, but Dylan Shiel thinks the criticism is unfair.

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McRae's Magpies set sights on AFL 'Predator' Geelong

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has dipped into his bag of tricks for inspiration as he eyes an upset against Geelong in their blockbuster round-one clash.

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