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Blues 'significant' win could be AFL turning point

Carlton coach Michael Voss is hopeful the Blues' narrow win over Geelong can be a launching pad towards greater AFL success this season.

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Scott says no panic stations yet for winless Geelong

Chris Scott has a "quiet confidence" that Geelong will get their AFL premiership defence back on track after slipping to a 0-2 record after two rounds.

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Is Brisbane big enough for both codes? AFL’s Lions stare down challenge from NRL

The game against Melbourne clashes with the Dolphins-Broncos derby on Friday night and should provide an early-season barometer

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Carlton hold off Cameron's Cats in AFL thriller

Carlton's Charlie Curnow has kicked five goals and Geelong's Jeremy Cameron six in an AFL shootout as the Blues hung on to beat the Cats by eight points.

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Melbourne recall big guns for clash against Lions

Melbourne have recalled a trio of premiership stars for their bumper AFL fixture against a Brisbane side bolstered by the return of captain Dayne Zorko.

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Carlton hang on to beat Geelong by eight points as Charlie Curnow and Jeremy Cameron enjoy MCG shootout

Carlton withstand a last-quarter Geelong fightback to post a memorable eight-point win at the MCG, launching the Blues season and leaving the Cats winless after two games.

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Chris Fagan's Lions out to prove they're no AFL fluke

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows his AFL side can dispel all doubters when Melbourne visit the Gabba on Friday.

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St Kilda AFL injury merry-go-round continues

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is expecting the best version of the Western Bulldogs in round two at Marvel Stadium, despite a heavy first-match loss to Melbourne.

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What Harry Sheezel and Will Ashcroft's first AFL games can tell us about their future stardom

Will Ashcroft's Lions debut was one of the most highly-anticipated in years, but North's Harry Sheezel stole the show in round one — how do these young guns' debuts stack up against the greats?

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Carlton heed lessons from string of nail-biting losses

Carlton coach Michael Voss has taken his players to school on the fine margins that have decided each of the side's last three AFL matches.

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Adelaide's McAdam has three-game ban appeal dismissed

Adelaide forward Shane McAdam's challenge to a three-game suspension for his bump on the Giants' Jacob Wehr has been tossed out by the AFL appeals board.

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Kangaroos' Thomas facing fresh texting allegations

North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas has been ordered to stay away from Thursday's training session amid reports of more inappropriate behaviour towards women.

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Giants' top draft pick Cadman pushes for AFL debut

GWS coach Adam Kingsley says they will not rush Aaron Cadman's AFL debut, despite the No.1 draft pick impressing in a practice match last weekend.

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Stringer fit, but clouds form over Bombers forwards

Essendon can recall Jake Stringer for Sunday's AFL clash with Gold Coast, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman are in doubt.

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From Harry Sheezel and Will Ashcroft to Cam McKenzie and Mattaes Phillipou — how the AFL debutants went in round one

From the hyped to the hopefuls, it was time for a new group of AFL debutants to hit the ground running. Andrew McGarry looks at all the first-gamers and how they went in round one.

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AFL says national flags allowed in venues

An Israel flag was waved at North Melbourne's round-one game in honour of Harry Sheezel, who is Jewish, and that's generated some controversy.

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Don't compare Buddy's bump to other hits: Longmire

Sydney coach John Longmire has encouraged pundits not to lump Lance Franklin's high bump in with two other controversial incidents from round one.

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North Melbourne, AFL great Ron Joseph dies aged 77

North Melbourne legend Ron Joseph has died aged 77, with club president Sonja Hood saying his name would be "ingrained in the club's history".

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Blues back De Koning, give MCG surface green light

Carlton have done their due diligence to ensure the MCG playing surface is safe and backed young gun Tom De Koning to tackle Geelong's ruck division.

ABC News

Adelaide Crows to appeal against Shane McAdam's three-game ban for bump on Giants' Jacob Wehr

Adelaide will challenge Shane McAdam's three-match ban for rough conduct, after the AFL tribunal rejects the Crows' submission that his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr was "entirely fair" because it did not involve the head.

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AFL draft beckons for South Adelaide youngsters as Panther pipeline continues to produce talent

Jason Horne-Francis is the talk of the AFL after a stand-out performance against the Lions — but the club that helped nurture his skills believes there could be plenty more young guns within its ranks.

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Adelaide appeal against McAdam's three-game suspension

AFL great Michael Voss has declared the bump officially dead, as Adelaide appeal against the three-game suspension handed out to Shane McAdam for rough conduct.

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Adelaide’s Shane McAdam receives three-game ban for high bump

Adelaide forward Shane McAdam has been banned for three games by the AFL Tribunal after using Kysaiah Pickett's bump as part of his defence.

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Adelaide's McAdam banned for three games by high bump

In an early test of the AFL's match review system, Adelaide's Shane McAdam has been banned for three games by the tribunal for his high bump on an opponent.

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Dockers back in Fyfe to rebound against Roos

Former Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe had a tough start to the AFL season against St Kilda but his teammates are backing him to regain his magic touch.

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