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Nat Fyfe of the Dockers acknowledges supporters after winning the round 14 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium.

Fyfe fights on: Why Dockers veteran still has a role to play

The former captain had the potential to peter out in his 16th and most likely final year. But Saturday night showed why there’s still life yet in the old legs.

  • Paddy Sweeney

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Patrick Dangerfield is in imposing form for the Cats.

Cats loom as Pies’ biggest flag threat; Walsh out for up to six weeks; ‘Lethal’ backs a roofed stadium in Tassie

Geelong reaffirmed their status as Collingwood’s greatest premiership danger, as Patrick Dangerfield rediscovered the power that will have opposition defenders sweating bullets.

  • Andrew Wu, Jon Pierik, Danny Russell and Scott Spits
Major man: Demons vice captain Jack Viney is appreciative of the support club benefactors provide.

AFL teams and expert tips: Melbourne welcome back Viney; Dons to unveil 10th debutant for 2025

Mid-season draftees Archer May and Lachlan Blakiston will debut for Essendon against Geelong at the MCG on Saturday. Melbourne have made one change for Sunday’s game against Port Adelaide.

The signs point to Harley Reid resisting the temptation to seek a trade home to Victoria and staying at West Coast next season.

The implications for Victorian clubs as Harley Reid leans towards staying in Perth

While demand for Harley Reid’s signature would be high if he decided to return home to Victoria at the end of this season, it now appears he’s leaning towards fulfilling his first AFL contract.

  • Jake Niall
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Hall of Fame nod: Lyon’s stellar footy career finally recognised

Garry Lyon’s stellar career in football as both a player and a media commentator has been recognised. He became a Melbourne hero in his 58th game. He became a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame just before he turned 58.

  • Peter Ryan and Scott Spits
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AFLW icons join Hall of Fame with touching speeches; Night of nights for Lyon, Riewoldt and Hodge

Erin Phillips has paid an emotional tribute to her father Greg as she joined him in the Australian Football Hall Of Fame. Phillips and Daisy Pearce are the first AFLW players to be inducted, joining trailblazer Debbie Lee.

  • Scott Spits
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BUNBURY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Harry Edwards of the Eagles marks the ball during the round 13 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and West Coast Eagles at Hands Oval, on June 08, 2025, in Bunbury, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Star defenders’ absence an opportunity for up-and-coming Eagle

Parked behind premiership duo Jeremy McGovern and Tom Barrass, and dealing with a number of injury setbacks, chances for Harry Edwards to impress have been few and far between. Until now.

  • Paddy Sweeney
Captain Cripps led Carlton’s great escape from the front.

Carlton’s great escape: Blues hold off ferocious Bomber fightback in King’s Birthday eve blockbuster

Carlton led by 38 points before the nerves kicked in and Essendon fought back, but they held on in the latest chapter of their storied rivalry.

  • Jon Pierik, Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett
Two late goals from Cameron Zurhaar helped secure North Melbourne’s 10-point win over the Eagles; Jack Williams (far right) kicked West Coast’s first goal, finishing the match with two majors.

Kangaroos escape major scare in Bunbury ‘home game’ against Eagles

West Coast appear destined to collect this year’s AFL wooden spoon after North Melbourne produced a late four-goal burst to snatch a thrilling 10-point victory in Bunbury.

  • Justin Chadwick
Tim Kelly of the Eagles warms up during the round eight AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons.

This star Eagle was moved from the midfield. The change worked wonders

Tim Kelly candidly revealed he has been working hard to rediscover his love of the game following a period in which the Eagles won just 10 games across three years.

  • Justin Chadwick

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