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Kate Salemme is a sports reporter covering AFL, AFLW and tennis. She also covers a range of other sports across the sporting landscape.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Lance Franklin of the Swans kicks during a Sydney Swans AFL training session at Lakeside Oval on May 18, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Drop weight’: Fitness guru says Bud must shed kilos

Fitness guru Andrew Russell worked with Lance Franklin extensively during his time at Hawthorn. And he has some stern advice for the ageing superstar to prolong his career.

Bulldogs

AFL First Elimination Final. 07/09/2018. Melbourne vs Geelong at the MCG, Melbourne. Geelong's Joel Selwood after giving away a free kick after taking Melbourne's Jake Melksham high as they run to the bench as teammate Tom Hawkins was lining up for goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Push for bigger benches rejected by AFL

The AFL has rejected a push from coaches for an expanded six-man interchange bench when the season restarts next month, saying the change is not needed because of shorter quarters.

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Crowd color. 2019 AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants at the MCG on September 28, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Excited Richmond supporters. Picture: David Caird

Can clubs afford to have fans at games?

The AFL is close to finalising a plan to allow fans to attend matches this season. But clubs aren’t completely sold on the idea, with one main issue giving them cause for concern.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats handballs whilst being tackled by Trent Cotchin of the Tigers during the round 12 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 07, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Shorter quarters unlikely to be AFL’s new normal

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has weighed into the debate over whether shorter quarters should be the new normal after it was revealed it will play a role in negotiations over the next broadcast deal with TV bosses.

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BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs high fives fans after winning the round 23 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows at Mars Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Dogs, Pies want cardboard fans at games

Western Bulldogs and Collingwood have found a way to have fans at games from Round 2 but not in the flesh. Meanwhile, a health expert has urged AFL fans to rethink how they support their teams when crowds return.

AFL News

Richmond Jubilation. 2019 AFL grand final between Richmond and GWS at the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards

Inside the radical plan for a crowd at the Grand Final

The grandstands may not be empty this season after all. Bold plans are underway to let fans into the AFL Grand Final but strict measures would be in place.

AFL News

AFL stars are back, but will they be ready?

AFL players have returned to their clubs as preparations for the footy restart ramp up, but one coach has issued a warning about the three-week pre-season and Heath Shaw flags the return of playing coaches.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Dyson Heppell in action during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar on February 25, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Why Bombers are big winners from season delay

With a heap of pre-season injuries, Essendon was behind the eight ball at the start of the season. But when the season was shut down, those players had time to recover and are now ready to train and play games.

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AFL Round 2. 28/03/2019. Richmond v Collingwood at the MCG. Collingwood Scott Pendlebury 1st quarter . Pic: Michael Klein.

AFL delays release of new fixture

The AFL has confirmed when the season will resume but who will your team be playing against when matches begin? Get the latest on the new fixture and the league’s plans for the Grand Final.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: The Magpies run out onto the field during the round 1 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Marvel Stadium on March 20, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Footy’s back! AFL sets date for season reboot

AFL fans have been desperate to know when football is coming back and league chief Gillon McLachlan has finally confirmed the answer. The league has revealed the game’s return strategy, including when can start training.

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