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Dogs sniff out AFL response against Saints

The Bulldogs have lost three players, including star forward Aaron Naughton, to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of their clash with St Kilda.

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Why there is method to Luke Beveridge's Bulldogs' madness, and Jack Macrae is a consistent star

The Western Bulldogs made a grand final last year, and are now struggling to make the eight. What defines 'Bevo Ball' and how is Jack Macrae critical to the Dogs' system?

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The league convert, the kick after the siren and the end of the streak — the Gold Coast Suns' Cairns comeback win over Richmond, 10 years on

Before Noah Anderson's fairytale finish for the Suns over the Tigers in the comeback at Carrara, there was Karmichael Hunt and the comeback at Cazaly's — 10 years ago today. Andrew McGarry looks back at a day of footy drama in Cairns.

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Dockers coach keen for Lobb to stay put

AFL rivals are lining up bids for Rory Lobb but Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir wants the experienced ruck-forward to stay on the Dockers' books next season.

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Freo defender in race to face Buddy

A battle with Sydney superstar Lance Franklin looms, but Fremantle defender Alex Pearce is yet to prove his fitness for Saturday's AFL clash.

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West Coast grants Willie Rioli AFL leave

AFL premiership forward Willie Rioli has returned to the Northern Territory to be with his family after the sudden death of his father.

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Bulldogs' Smith seeking AFL redemption

Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.

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Blight urges Clarkson to coach Kangaroos

North Melbourne great Malcolm Blight believes the Kangaroos are ideally placed for Alastair Clarkson to mould the battling AFL club into premiership contention.

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GWS midfielder Hopper set for AFL return

GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper will play AFL for the first time since round one this weekend, having finally recovered from a long-term knee complaint.

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Alastair Clarkson's coaching future will come into sharper focus after David Noble's departure from North Melbourne

The guessing game over Alastair Clarkson's next coaching destination has been going for nearly a year, but the vacancy at North Melbourne may fast-track moves to secure the four-time premiership mentor's services, writes Andrew McGarry.

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Fremantle Dockers condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Michael Frederick and Michael Walters

The Dockers say veteran Michael Walters and the emerging Michael Frederick copped "hurtful and harmful" comments following the club's AFL win over St Kilda on Saturday night.

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Grateful Walker gets 16th season for Crows

Adelaide's all-time leading goalkicker Taylor Walker will play on next season after signing a one-year contract extension with his AFL club.

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Coach David Noble and North Melbourne Kangaroos 'mutually agree to part ways'

North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood has told a press conference that while the club was rebuilding, it did not have a 'free pass' when it came to competitive performances.

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Noble sacked as North Melbourne AFL coach

David Noble has been axed as coach of struggling AFL club North Melbourne.

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Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan launches new campaign to combat racism

Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan reveals his own encounters with racism, and how quickly they started after his family arrived in Australia, as he launches a new anti-racism campaign.

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AFL stars respond to online racial abuse

Fremantle's Michael Walters and Michael Frederick have become the latest AFL players to call out vile racist abuse they received on social media.

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Mixed news on AFL injury front for Tigers

Dustin Martin is unavailable for at least one more match as Richmond hope to regain some big names in their AFL clash with North Melbourne.

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Suns aim to build on AFL comeback victory

Gold Coast's young guns are eyeing a maiden AFL finals appearance after a confidence-boosting win over Richmond.

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Season over for AFL stalwart Phil Davis

GWS are gutted for Phil Davis after the veteran defender was ruled out for the rest of the AFL season with another serious hamstring injury.

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Davis, Krakouer make return to AFL Magpies

Leon Davis and Andrew Krakouer have resolved issues with Collingwood and will work with the AFL club to build a culturally safe environment.

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Demons bank on depth to replace Oliver

Jake Melksham and Luke Dunstan are among the options to replace star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver for Sunday's clash with Port Adelaide in Alice Springs.

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AFL Round-Up: Geelong and Fremantle sparked by returning heroes on week of upsets and drama

After a week that had it all — top of the table showdowns, thrilling upsets and after-the-siren drama — the race for the finals and the flag has never been more open. We digest the week that was.

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Pittonet, McGovern close to Blues return

Carlton duo Marc Pittonet and Mitch McGovern are closing in on AFL returns, but whether it comes against Geelong on Saturday remains to be seen.

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Lewis stars in Hawks' AFL win over Crows

Hawthorn captain Ben McEvoy has returned from a career-threatening neck injury and Mitch Lewis kicked five goals in the 32-point AFL win over Adelaide.

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Bombers beat COVID-19 hit Lions in AFL

Essendon have secured a 10-point upset AFL win over a Brisbane team missing several regulars due to a combination of injury and illness at the Gabba.

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