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Bombers to take lessons from brutal thumping by Cats

Essendon coach Brad Scott concedes a 95-point loss to Geelong was a step back for his young charges, but he won't be swayed from his general optimism.

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Adelaide sink Firebirds, title defence back on track

The two-time defending Super Netball champion Adelaide Thunderbirds have snapped a two-game losing streak with a seven-goal win over the Queensland Firebirds.

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Cats' call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers

Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Bailey Smith starring and Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals.

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Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

The flu has gone around Port Adelaide, affecting their lead-in to facing Melbourne, but coach Ken Hinkley is confident they have minimised the damage.

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Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach

A likely season-ending injury to Jack Payne and more inaccuracy in front of goal exacerbated the frustrations of Lions coach Chris Fagan in a loss to GWS.

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'Ripped Band-Aid off': Legend backs Cherry-Evans call

Queensland great Chris Close says the world "didn't stop" for the Maroons when Wally Lewis retired and will go on with Tom Dearden replacing Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Foot fault: 'inconvenient' setback a blow for Blues

Carlton star Sam Walsh has succumbed to a hot spot in his foot, with coach Michael Voss saying the club did well to diagnose the untimely setback early on.

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Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a horror show for Adelaide after their horrible goal kicking cost them victory in a three-point loss to Hawthorn.

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Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes a major boost after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide in a scrappy thriller.

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'Car crash' scrap shows North young gun is OK: Clarkson

North Melbourne defeated West Coast in a thriller, but the George Wardlaw's output and role remain major talking points ahead of a clash with Fremantle.

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Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Geelong's Bailey Smith will return from injury against Essendon and coach Chris Scott has played down his star recruit's meeting with AFL chief Andrew Dillon.

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'Revenge and redemption' on Giants' Gabba menu

After coughing up a 44-point lead to lose last year's semi-final to the Brisbane Lions, don't try telling GWS star Sam Taylor the rematch is just another game.

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Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the Demons are righting the ship after in-demand forward Kysaiah Pickett's re-commitment to the club.

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Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment

Western Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy returned from injury with a bang against St Kilda as his coach put physical attention from opponents in the spotlight.

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Flanagan bewildered by costly Dragons kick-off penalty

St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says he was "amazed" at some of the refereeing decisions suffered by his side in their loss to local-rivals Cronulla.

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Crows coach laments 'unfair' report involving veteran

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has checked in with Taylor Walker and expressed pride in him in the wake of an "unfair" report.

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Collingwood star makes big call on AFL future

One of the biggest names on the free agency market, Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard has made a decision on his long-term future.

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Lions 'heartbeat' back as Giants sweat on skipper

Brisbane's Brandon Starcevich and Melbourne's Jack Viney are both set to return to AFL action after extended stints on the sidelines because of concussion.

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Ashcroft's approach to overcoming Lions' late wobbles

The Brisbane Lions, now battling their own fourth-quarter issues, haven't watched a replay of last year's remarkable semi-final comeback defeat of GWS.

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AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role

Sydney administrator Tom Harley looms as the AFL's next boss after being appointed as chief executive Andrew Dillon's second-in-command.

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Demons roll dice with Pickett's seven-year deal

Livewire Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL after rejecting the lure of a Western Australia homecoming.

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Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

The Western Bulldogs were far too strong for St Kilda in a 72-point AFL victory at Marvel Stadium, with key forward Sam Darcy kicking three goals.

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Fired-up Fremantle chief unhappy with Demons' actions

Simon Garlick borrowed an infamous line from American actor Will Smith as he lashed Melbourne over their comments about ruck star Luke Jackson.

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Darcy given green light for Dogs' clash with Saints

Rising superstar Sam Darcy's return from a knee injury will give the Western Bulldogs a huge boost in attack for their AFL clash with St Kilda.

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Coach flags Western Bulldogs return for Ugle-Hagan

Troubled star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has met with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and is edging closer to returning to training with the AFL club.

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