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Fremantle forecast brutal battle against Gold Coast

After being told by their coach to toughen up, Fremantle midfielder James Aish is forecasting a brutal AFL battle against Gold Coast.

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Gather Round opens with Walsh's return for Blues

Adelaide is heaving for Gather Round, which kicks off in earnest when the Crows take on the Blues.

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AFL Gather Round: Inside the proud history of South Australian footy and the stars who avoided the VFL

From Barrie Robran to John Halbert, South Australia is a hotbed of footy talent that went largely unnoticed in the east. As the AFL heads to Adelaide for Gather Round, we look back at the best of the bunch.

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Can the AFL's Gather Round reconnect with suburban and country footy more successfully than previous attempts?

With games being played at Norwood Oval and the minuscule Mt Barker Oval, the professionalised AFL is nodding towards its origins in paddocks and fields in regional towns.

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AFL boss vows relentless pursuit of racial abusers

The AFL is vowing to relentlessly pursue racial abusers as players and coaches ponder the best way to stamp out race-based vilification.

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Voss says McKay tribunal win 'worth throw at stumps'

Carlton coach Michael Voss says every player in the AFL, not just Harry McKay, needs to be more careful with head-high contact.

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Former footballer Troy Bond calls on AFL to address racism after four players allegedly faced social media abuse

On the eve of an historic weekend for the AFL, a former player has vented his frustrations with a game that has long been marred by racial vilification against its Indigenous players.

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Gather Round a winner before ball bounces: AFL boss

Before a ball is bounced, South Australia's premier and the chief of the AFL are already hailing the inaugural Gather Round as a success.

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Longmire calls for calm amid McCartin speculation

Sydney are no closer to formulating a return-to-play timeline for defender Paddy McCartin, who suffered the 10th concussion of his AFL career on Saturday.

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Afternoon Update: WA braces for powerful cyclone; AFL opens racism investigations; and China’s first H3N8 bird flu death

A cyclone powerful enough to ‘pick up a caravan’ is due to hit Western Australia on Thursday

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AFL to keep lobbying for federal funds for Tasmania bid

The AFL will continue to lobby the federal government for funds to help build a stadium in Tasmania that will pave the way for a top-flight team in the state.

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North's Thomas has decision to make on future: AFL boss

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas has a decision to make after the player posted a video of himself flouting road rules.

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Witts still sore as hot and cold Suns weigh up options

Gold Coast are treating influential ruckman Jarrod Witts' prolonged soreness with caution ahead of a crucial AFL Gather Round clash with Fremantle.

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AFL trying to hunt down racists: CEO McLachlan

AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says he's exasperated at a fresh spate of racist abuse of players, while pledging to continue to try and hunt down culprits.

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Day, Rohan to challenge AFL dangerous tackle bans

Hawthorn's Will Day and Geelong's Gary Rohan will front the AFL tribunal in a bid to have their respective rough conduct charges downgraded.

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Fit-again Brown gives Demons AFL selection headache

Key tall Ben Brown is back in the selection mix for Melbourne's clash with Essendon as Simon Goodwin ponders the make-up of his most effective forward-line.

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AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan condemns racial vilification of players as Fremantle Dockers, Brisbane Lions call out abuse

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says abuse of players must stop as a further four comments are subject to online comments.

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‘Enough is enough’: Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron racially abused as AFL investigation widens

Brisbane's Charlie Cameron is the latest AFL target of racial abuse as an investigation widens to include clubs angered by vilification.

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Tarryn Thomas no closer to returning to North Melbourne

Tarryn Thomas is no closer to returning to North Melbourne as a social media post again places the troubled AFL player under a spotlight.

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Collingwood's Crisp avoids sanction over leaked photos

Magpie Jack Crisp has avoided any meaningful sanction for a video that circulated on social media featuring images of him and references to illicit drugs.

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AFL announces punishment for Collingwood star Jack Crisp after lewd video scandal

The AFL has announced sanctions for Collingwood's Jack Crisp after the leaked video scandal.

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Sydney's Lance Franklin ruled out of Tigers AFL clash

Sydney will be without superstar forward Lance Franklin for their clash with Richmond after he failed to recover from a knock to his knee.

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Lions star racially abused as AFL investigation widens

Brisbane star Charlie Cameron has been racially abused online with the Lions the third club in a 24-hour span to detail the vilification of players.

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Lions' Rolls-Royce seeks polish in North AFL test

Hugh McCluggage admits his usually silky distribution has been below its best during the Brisbane Lions' rollercoaster 2-2 start to the AFL season.

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Lynch rough conduct charge thrown out at AFL tribunal

Richmond star Tom Lynch has been cleared by the AFL tribunal of rough conduct while Carlton's Harry McKay had his one-match striking ban downgraded to a fine.

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