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Tyler Lewis is a sports reporter based in Melbourne’s south east.

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The AFL Players' Association (AFLPA) CEO Paul Marsh addresses the media on the AFLPA Boards position regarding COVID-19 during a press conference at AFLPA Office in Melbourne, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Marsh has announced that both AFL and AFLW playing groups are prepared to play as soon as they are given the green light by the AFL. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

‘Unrealistic’: CEO defends AFLPA’s track record

The AFL Players Association boss says the new player support group is a partner, not a rival, amid calls for greater assistance.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Zac Bailey of the Lions celebrates as the final siren sounds during the 2024 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 21, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Star Lion issues ‘stronger and fitter’ warning

Brisbane’s Zac Bailey has overcome an injury niggle and declared himself stronger and fitter ahead of the Lions’ push for back-to-back premierships.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Jy Simpkin of the Kangaroos celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the West Coast Eagles and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘No doubt’ on big North improvement

North Melbourne skipper Jy Simpkin is bullish about his side’s trajectory, believing two key factors will spark improvement.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Harley Reid of the Eagles celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘He loves the joint’: Superstars tipped to stay

West Coast Eagles captain Liam Duggan has backed two of the club’s most important players to stay long term.

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MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Elimination Final - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn at the MCG. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan of the Bulldogs celebrates a Sam Darcy goal. Picture: Mark Stewart

One thing injury-hit Dogs won’t do

The injury wave has hit Whitten Oval – but it won’t force Western Bulldogs into rushing their star forward back into action early.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: AFL Captains Callum Mills of the Swans, Connor Rozee of the Power, Toby Greene of the Giants and Noah Anderson of the Suns pose for a photo with the premiership cup during 2025 AFL Captain's Day at Marvel Stadium on February 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘A real appetite for it’: Captains back State of Origin return

An AFL return to State of Origin has been mooted after the success of the Indigenous All Stars game – and the league’s captains are on board. Have your say.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Max Gawn of the Demons poses during 2025 AFL Captain's Day at Marvel Stadium on February 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Just creating another dream’: Gawn’s hope

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has thrown his support behind a system that allows clubs to replace injured players whenever needed.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power and Connor Rozee of the Power celebrate winning the round 16 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on June 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Rozee: Why Power succession plan will work

Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee is confident one of the Power’s strengths will help transitioning coaches Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr.

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MT BARKER, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Jordan Dawson of the Crows leads his team out during the AFL practice match between Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power at Mt Barker Summit Sport and Recreation Ground on February 21, 2025 in Mt Barker, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

How ‘lowering the eyes’ will help Crows

Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson says the Crows are attacking 2025 with a narrow-minded approach to avoid another missed opportunity.

Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Konstas of the Blues walks off the field after been dismissed by Scott Boland of Victoria during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales Blues and Victoria at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 19, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

‘Not second ball’: Konstas backed despite wild SCG moments

A former Australia Test opener has urged patience in teenager Sam Konstas after his divisive Sheffield Shield performance for New South Wales.

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