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Key forward Darling hurt in West Coast practice match

A left-ankle injury to Jack Darling has sent a scare through the West Coast camp during a match-simulation session at the AFL club.

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All-Australian Stengle inks Cats AFL contract extension

All-Australian forward Tyson Stengle will remain in Geelong colours for at least the next two seasons after signing a contract extension with the AFL premiers.

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Scott says Bombers captaincy call lies with Heppell

Incumbent Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will stay in the role for a seventh AFL season if he wants to, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.

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Cook urges Blues to embrace Ange's 'big club' mentality

Carlton chief executive Brian Cook wants his AFL outfit to embrace being a "big club" - just like Ange Postecoglou's Scottish soccer giants Celtic.

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Chiefs owner: Lamar Hunt would ‘100 percent’ want Bud Adams in Hall of Fame

Clark Hunt says his father and co-founder of the AFL with Adams, Lamar Hunt, would "100 percent" want the former Titans owner in the Hall of Fame.

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Harley Bennell eyes last shot at AFL career

Former Gold Coast, Fremantle and Melbourne player Harley Bennell has signed with VFL club Port Melbourne in an attempt to revive his stalled AFL career.

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Carlton chief wants to see 'vision' for AFLW future

Highly-respected club administrator Brian Cook wants the AFL outline a strategic plan for the future growth and development of the AFLW competition.

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Footy legend told alleged sex victim she was 'lucky'

Football great Barry Cable is alleged to have told a teenager she was lucky and would eventually thank him when sexually abusing her more than 50 years ago.

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Ziebell headed back to Kangaroos' back-line

New North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has challenged veteran Jack Ziebell to "reinvent" himself as a player leading into his 15th AFL season.

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Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon eyes contract renewal

Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon enters his 13th AFL season at full fitness and is keen to renew his contract with the South Australian club.

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Kangaroos focused on AFL task despite off-field issues

Serious allegations against North Melbourne young gun Tarryn Thomas are among the off-field issues facing the AFL club during an important pre-season campaign.

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Cochrane to step down as chairman of AFL's Suns

After nine years serving Gold Coast's board, Tony Cochrane will step down as Suns chairman after round one of the AFL season.

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Behavioural researcher questions effectiveness of professional 'pride rounds' in tackling homophobia in sport

Ending homophobic behaviour in sport takes more than "wearing a jersey with a little rainbow on it", says an academic as another top-level competition adopts a round welcoming LGBT+ people.

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Nat Fyfe steps down as Dockers captain after six years

Alex Pearce and Andrew Brayshaw are the leading contenders to become Fremantle's next AFL captain after Nat Fyfe stepped down from the role.

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Fremantle Dockers captain Nat Fyfe steps down from role following 'challenging' year

Fremantle's second longest serving AFL captain Nat Fyfe confirms he will stand down from the role, in an effort to focus on his own form and fitness.

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Munster, Storm leaders impress NRL convert Joel Selwood

Melbourne Storm won't select a captaincy structure until after their NRL trial games but new leadership coach Joel Selwood says Cameron Munster is a candidate.

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Collingwood bolster ruck stocks with SANFL recruit

Ruck star Brodie Grundy's departure in the AFL trade period has played a role in Collingwood adding South Australian Oscar Steene to their rookie list.

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AFL hilariously shoots their shot at recently retired Tom Brady

If you never ask, the answer is always no. So the AFL asked Tom Brady.

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Big blow for Louth as former AFL star Ciarán Byrne set to miss season with ACL injury

It comes as a massive blow to Mickey Harte just one week into the inter-county season.

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SA bid to pinch Sydney Test 'ridiculous': Cricket NSW

Cricket NSW chief Lee Germon has described as ridiculous South Australia's bid to steal the New Year's Test from Sydney.

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Women's sporting facilities can't keep up with demand

Women are more interested in AFL than ever before, but the majority of clubs in NSW haven't been able to accommodate the wave of enthusiastic female athletes.

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More injury woes for unlucky Suns defender Powell

Gold Coast's Wil Powell is set to miss the start of the AFL season with a hamstring injury but Ben King and Lachie Weller are close to making their returns.

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Powell-Pepper signs on at Port until 2025

Sam Powell-Pepper's excellent AFL campaign last season has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension at Port Adelaide.

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Defender Sicily leading the way for more physical Hawks

Hawthorn had intense match simulation training at Morwell on Thursday, with potential captain James Sicily leading the way.

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Bombers hope Wright will be OK for pre-season hitouts

While Essendon forward Peter Wright's calf muscle problem is not thought to be serious, draftee Elijah Tsatas will miss the start of the AFL season.

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