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Lions lose seven as injury, illness bite

Brisbane have lost three players to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Essendon at the Gabba.

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Tight AFL ladder puts Lions on edge

Just two wins separate second spot from ninth on the AFL ladder, and the race for a top-four berth is set to intensify over the coming weeks.

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Swan Josh Kennedy in line for early return

Sydney star Isaac Heeney has made a swift recover from last week's knee niggle, while Josh Kennedy is closing in on making his AFL return.

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AFLW's season seven fixture includes traditional opener and double-headers with men's finals

Carlton and Collingwood will kickstart the season at Princes Park, but there are still just 10 rounds despite all 18 clubs joining the competition. AFLW games will also be played before men's finals for the first time.

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AFL won't commit to AFLW season extension

Players are eager to see a full-length AFLW fixture but AFL officials are taking a cautious approach to extending the women's season.

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AFL Round-Up: In a week of tests, Melbourne and Brisbane pass with flying colours while Swans and Blues fall short

All through round 16, teams in contention were faced with forks in roads and tests that could define their seasons. Some answered the bell, while others fell short. We digest the week that was.

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Bombers stun wasteful Swans in AFL upset

Essendon have beaten a wasteful Sydney by nine points to strike a blow to the Swans' AFL top-four hopes and ease the pressure on coach Ben Rutten.

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Collingwood beat Gold Coast by five points to keep pace with top four, Geelong flog North Melbourne

Collingwood stage a late comeback to all but end Gold Coast's finals hopes while keeping their own alive in the race for an unlikely top four berth.

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Eagles keen to avoid another Tigers romp

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui will play his first AFL match since round four when he fronts up for Sunday's clash with Richmond at the MCG.

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Sydney can't let Bombers game slip: Parker

Sydney co-captain Luke Parker says the Swans need to get on a roll ahead of the pointy end of the AFL season and can't drop their intensity against Essendon.

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McVeigh to pitch for GWS head coach role

The Giants' search for a new AFL coach will step up a notch in coming weeks, with interim coach Mark McVeigh to make a formal pitch.

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Dangerfield back, Cats rest Selwood in AFL

Patrick Dangerfield is back for Geelong but the in-form Cats have decided to rest captain Joel Selwood for the second time this AFL season.

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Swans' Parker prepared for fiery AFL clash

Essendon and Sydney do battle again on Saturday, less than two months since Luke Parker ridiculed Dylan Shiel for not going hard enough in a contest.

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Swans snare Montana Ham as AFLW No.1 pick

Victorian Montana Ham is the AFLW No.1 draft pick with Sydney pouncing on the midfielder with their prized selection after she nominated for the NSW draft pool.

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Swans still seeking AFL consistency: coach

Sydney coach John Longmire says his sixth-placed team is still seeking consistency ahead of a looming AFL milestone for star midfielder Luke Parker.

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Rutten to feel the heat after Bombers loss

Under-pressure Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he's clear on the direction he's taking the club despite the shock loss to lowly West Coast.

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Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers

West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon.

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Western Bulldogs back in eight with win over Hawthorn, West Coast break losing streak against Essendon

The Western Bulldogs shake off a slow start to beat Hawthorn, while the West Coast Eagles break their losing streak in a tight one against Essendon.

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Blows for Cats and Saints at AFL selection

Dustin Martin returns for Richmond but Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield and St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Brad Hill are all unavailable for the AFL's round 15.

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Young Bombers eye AFL consistency

Essendon youngster Ben Hobbs says snaring a second consecutive win over West Coast would set the Bombers up for a strong finish to the season.

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Bomber Parish no guarantee to face Eagles

Darcy Parish is no guarantee to return against West Coast but Essendon have taken heart from their midfield showing without him against St Kilda.

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Nic Nat in frame as Gov exits hospital

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is set to make his playing return either this week or next, but may need to feature at WAFL level first.

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Bombers delivered Saints AFL reality check

St Kilda, shocked by Essendon, face a tough three weeks as they look to hold their place in the AFL's top eight.

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Stringer back as Bombers snap AFL streak

St Kilda looked set to overrun Essendon in their AFL clash but Jake Stringer helped steady the Bombers during the third quarter of their 35-point win.

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Essendon beat St Kilda by 35 points as Bombers put the brakes on Saints' top four hopes

Essendon produce their best four-quarter display of the year to upset St Kilda and claim an impressive 35-point win.

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