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Rowell’s strong message to competition

Young star Matt Rowell has helped the Suns burst out of the blocks since the restart, and he has delivered a strong message...

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21st June 2020 4:06 PM

Alex Sexton of the Suns (centre) reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 3 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Adelaide Crows at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Footage to form part of AFL virus probe

The AFL and health authorities will investigate whether Conor McKenna breached biosecurity rules after he tested positive...

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21st June 2020 10:06 AM

Conor McKenna became the first player to test positive for COVID-19.

‘I can’t do this anymore’: Moment Bennell nearly quit footy

Harley Bennell is determined to make the most of his football resurrection after Melbourne gave him a lifeline.

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21st June 2020 10:06 AM

Harley Bennell made his return to football last week. Picture: AAP Images

Trouble at Tigerland: Have they been figured out?

Nobody expected Richmond to be slaughtered by Hawthorn, and nobody had said the Tigers were vulnerable.

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19th June 2020 9:06 AM

Too tall, too old, too good: Hawks defy critics

One of Alastair Clarkson’s big changes came up trumps as the Hawks didn't give Richmond’s mosquito fleet an inch.

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19th June 2020 9:06 AM

Richmond have been smashed by Hawthorn. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge

Footy pre-season? It’s just not cricket

Alex Keath chose being a cricketer over signing an AFL deal, only to become an elite footballer years later.

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19th June 2020 7:06 AM

Alex Keath of the Bulldogs marks the ball during an AFL Western Bulldogs training session at Whitten Oval in Melbourne, Friday, June 5, 2020. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

Ricciuto defends ‘deluded’ critique of ex-Crows

Adelaide football director Mark Ricciuto has come under fire for publicly criticising the performances and salaries of...

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18th June 2020 2:06 PM

Eddie vows to block new Port prison bars push

Collingwood has referred Port Adelaide’s attempts to wear its traditional prison bar jumper to the AFL legal department.

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18th June 2020 9:06 AM

Eddie McGuire upset after the loss. Picture: Mark Stewart

Why missing song didn’t bother Gawn

Max Gawn says there is a big issue for Melbourne to deal with after it’s near-disaster against Carlton, but it’s not being...

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17th June 2020 9:06 AM

Max Gawn of the Demons marks on the lead. Picture: Michael Klein

New vision shows why Higgins was paid controversial mark

Did Jack Higgins take a make inside the field of play against Collingwood? Now new evidence can shed some light on if the...

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15th June 2020 4:06 PM

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 11: Jack Higgins of the Tigers reacts during the 2020 AFL Round 02 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 11, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How many fed-up Dogs members will demand refunds?

They were touted as premiership contenders this year after producing exciting footy in the second half of last season but...

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15th June 2020 9:06 AM

The Bulldogs have lost their mojo. Picture: Michael Klein

Let them play golf! Plea to ease AFL player restrictions

After four players were suspended for COVID-19 rule breaches, the AFL is set to revisit the rules this week.

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15th June 2020 9:06 AM

Crows Forward Taylor Walker ready to play in the Blitz Golf Tournament. Picture SARAH REED

Debut jitters: ‘I had no idea what I was doing’

When Brisbane star Harris Andrews made his debut, he admits he didn’t really know what he was doing on the field.

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14th June 2020 6:06 PM

Andrews is a star of the competition. Picture: Getty

Unbeaten Roos stun Giants with fast finish

North Melbourne produces fast finish to upset GWS Giants and move to 2-0 after two rounds.

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14th June 2020 5:06 PM

Ben Brown and Jack Ziebell celebrate a goal in the Kangaroos’ win.

Malthouse: My concern for Bont the skipper

Mick Malthouse wonders whether captaincy will weigh on Marcus Bontempelli. T

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14th June 2020 8:06 AM

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 21: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs runs with the ball during the 2020 Marsh Community AFL Series match between the Western Bulldogs and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on February 21, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

AFL: Australia floored by abject Showdown humiliation

Depending on where you sit, Australian footy fans were either disgusted or simply in shock after the Crows made history for...

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14th June 2020 6:06 AM

Full injury list: Who is hurt at your club?

After a lengthy hiatus, injury lists have shrunk. But there is still some key players set to be sidelined at each club for...

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08th June 2020 2:06 PM

Riewoldt: Themes can take your club to a flag

Being able to harness belief in a purpose or theme could be the difference between winning the premiership or missing out...

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07th June 2020 8:06 PM

Will the Tigers use the potential to win a third premiership as its theme for season 2020? Picture: Getty

Hipwood ready to take game to next level

Brisbane champion Alastair Lynch has labelled him a potential “match winner” and young gun Eric Hipwood is ready to step...

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07th June 2020 5:06 PM

Eric Hipwood celebrates a goal. Picture: Phil Hillyard

‘Thank you’: The AFL’s heartfelt letter to fans

It has been a whirlwind start to the footy season, with many fearing we would never make it to Round 2.

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07th June 2020 1:06 PM

Malthouse’s revised top eight predictions

The 2020 season is no longer a marathon, it’s a sprint, and some clubs will thrive. Mick Malthouse has revisited his...

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07th June 2020 8:06 AM

GWS is Mick Malthouse’s tip to win the 2020 premiership. Picture: AAP

‘An insult’: Kennett takes aim at Fyfe, defends AFL

Jeff Kennett is normally not one to defend the AFL, but he has opened fire at dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe.

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03rd May 2020 11:05 AM

Jeff Kennett has responded to Nat Fyfe’s comments. Picture: AAP Image/Stefan Postles

Father, writer: Libba more than meets the eye

There’s a lot more to midfielder Tom Liberatore than his Simpsons tattoos.

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03rd May 2020 7:05 AM

Players first: Captain’s warning for AFL

Lions skipper Dayne Zorko isn’t a fan of what the fixtures could mean for player recovery.

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15th April 2020 6:04 PM

Dayne Zorko wants the AFL to put player welfare first. Picture: Getty Images

As virus curve flattens, first light shines on AFL return

Australia’s flattening of the coronavirus infection curve has created a genuine belief footy could be back far sooner than...

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12th April 2020 10:04 AM

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