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They were wild scenes for a two-point win over the 15th ranked team. Photo: Getty Images and Fox Footy

‘You’re kidding’: Hinkley truth laid bare

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has opened up after his emotional reaction last weekend, but it’s also raised more questions.

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Patrick Cripps and Jeremy Howe lament the AFL's new holding-the-ball interpretation.

Star plea exposes controversial AFL change

A pair of AFL stars aren’t in agreeance with the league’s new holding-the-ball interpretation amid heated discourse across the football landscape.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Darcy Moore of the Magpies looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Adelaide Crows at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 31, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Proppy’ Pie in doubt as skipper pressure mounts

With another star under an injury cloud after a loss, the focus at Collingwood has turned to the poor form of the club’s captain.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Dustin Martin of the Tigers runs out with the team during the round 16 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘It’s done’: AFL great drops trade bombshell

Dustin Martin’s AFL future has been at the centre of constant speculation, now a great of the game has delivered bombshell news.

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‘Always looking’: Suns coach fuels Dusty rumour

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Dustin Martin of the Tigers and Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Tigers celebrate during the 2017 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

As the rumour mill goes into overdrive over Dustin Martin’s future, his former coach has left the door open for a reunion.

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St Kilda rocked by star’s brutal news

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Max King of the Saints looks on after the round 14 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and St Kilda Saints at The Gabba, on June 14, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

St Kilda has made a surprise discovery with Max King after a week of headlines with the gun forward now ruled out for the season.

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St Kilda rocked by injury news

Max King has been copping heat for underperforming in 2024 but the St St Kilda spearhead showed some true courage last weekend after a shock injury reveal.

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AFL world mourning loss of legend

The footy world is in mourning after the death of highly-decorated legend Clyde Laidlaw. Laidlaw, 89, was an integral part of Melbourne's golden era during the late 1950s and 1960s, winning four premierships between 1955 and 1960.

Melbourne Football Club is mourning the loss of a legend who helped the club win four premierships.

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AFL boss’ six words draw widespread ridicule

Wayne Carey and Andrew Dillon. Photos: Getty Images

In the face of widespread criticism of AFL umpires, Andrew Dillon just uttered the words that may define his time in charge.

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Pies duo race clock for blockbuster

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Darcy Cameron, Josh Daicos, Brayden Maynard, Jeremy Howe and Tom Mitchell of the Magpies sings the song in the rooms after winning the AFL First Qualifying Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 07, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Two key Magpies have time “working against them” as they battle to be fit to face Essendon on Friday night.

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Bomber set to revive stalled career

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Dylan Shiel of the Bombers celebrates a goal during the 2020 AFL Round 18 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Melbourne Demons at Metricon Stadium on September 19, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

A forgotten Essendon on-baller is poised to receive a big chance against Collingwood after a VFL performance that left his coach “rapt”.

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‘Pretty easy’: Lions score another big contract win

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Jarrod Berry of the Lions celebrates a goalduring the round 16 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons at The Gabba, on June 28, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Yet another potential free agent is off the table after Brisbane convinced an important midfielder to stay long term.

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Scott’s ‘rabbit hole’ fear for AFL umpiring

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers talks to the media during the round 15 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium, on June 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Essendon coach Brad Scott has a warning for AFL fans after a revealing meeting with league umpiring officials this week.

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23/10/2010 NEWS: Brendan Donaghy of Ireland in action against Adam Goodes of Australia during the Irish Daily Mail International Rules Series 1st Test between Ireland and Australia at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick.

Bid to revive hybrid format hits hurdle

The AFL and women’s players are eager to revive International Rules, but a major obstacle stands in the way of a Gather Round fixture.

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Big changes to AFLW draft

2023 AFLW Draft. Number 1 pick for Western Bulldogs Kristie Lee Wesson - Turner.Picture by Wayne Taylor 18th December 2023

With the average AFLW wage set to hit a record high in 2025, the competition has fallen in line with the AFL.

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Why AFLW star left Collingwood for Swans

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Chloe Molloy of the Swans sing the team song during the 2023 AFLW First Elimination Final match between The Gold Coast SUNS and The Sydney Swans at Heritage Bank Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Sydney Swans co-captain Chloe Molloy has opened up about the real reason she left Collingwood – and why she wants ‘more analysis’ of matches.

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Midweek footy is back for new season

*APAC Sports Pictures of the Week - 2023, December 4* - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Dakota Davidson of the Lions celebrates with the premiership Cup during the AFLW Grand Final match between North Melbourne Tasmania Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, on December 03, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The new AFLW season will start in August and has introduced a bold new move to get clean air for matches during the AFL finals.

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Hawks lock away AFLW star in major coup

BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Jasmine Fleming of the Hawks kicks the ball during the 2023 AFLW Round 02 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at Mars Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hawthorn has locked away an emerging AFLW superstar and another young gun on maximum-length contracts after a big coaching change.

Saints star Max King out for the season

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Kane Cornes and Taylor Walker. Photos: News Corp/Getty Images

Cornes launches Tex Walker truth bomb

As speculation grows over Taylor Walker’s playing future, a former Port Adelaide star has no doubt what must happen.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Taylor Walker of the Crows reacts following the round 12 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Star Crow linked with shock departure

Taylor Walker is a great of the Adelaide Crows, but he’s coming off contract and is yet to be offered a new deal by the AFL club.

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‘Pretty easy’: Lions score another big contract win

Yet another potential free agent is off the table after Brisbane convinced an important midfielder to stay long term.

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Will Ashcroft hurting his knee and after his comeback. Photos: Getty Images/Channel 7

Star Lion on ‘dark days’ after injury

Brisbane youngster Will Ashcroft has spoken about the impact a serious knee injury that cruelled his rookie season had on him.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Dustin Martin of the Tigers receives medical attention on his back during the round 16 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Sad sight as Dusty subbed out for Tigers

Dustin Martin struggled with a back problem and had little impact during Richmond’s heavy AFL loss to the Blues.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Sam Walsh of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 15 match between the Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 21, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Ridiculous’: Voss smacks down Walsh comments

Carlton coach Michael Voss has come out emphatically in defence of Sam Walsh after his involvement in a rival star’s tribunal case.

Collingwood

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‘Proppy’ Pie in doubt as skipper pressure mounts

With another star under an injury cloud after a loss, the focus at Collingwood has turned to the poor form of the club’s captain.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies celebrates a goal with teammate Scott Pendlebury during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between The Collingwood Magpies and Kuwarna (Adelaide Crows) at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Stars return but Pies battle illness

Collingwood will regain a star trio but coach Craig McRae concedes making so many changes this week is “absolutely” a risk.

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Bomber set to revive stalled career

A forgotten Essendon on-baller is poised to receive a big chance against Collingwood after a VFL performance that left his coach “rapt”.

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Scott’s ‘rabbit hole’ fear for AFL umpiring

Essendon coach Brad Scott has a warning for AFL fans after a revealing meeting with league umpiring officials this week.

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Fremantle secured a famous win in Sydney. Photos: Getty Images/Fox Sports

‘Tripped him’: Villain’s errors cost Swans

Sydney’s long winning streak is over, with a maligned Swan committing two costly errors in a shock one-point loss to Fremantle.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Chad Warner of the Swans celebrates the win during the round 14 AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval, on June 15, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

$1.6m-a-year plot to poach Swans superstar

An 18-month plan has been floated for Fremantle to land a Swans superstar on the most lucrative salary the AFL has ever seen.

Geelong

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Oliver Dempsey of the Cats is congratulated by Patrick Dangerfield after kicking a goal during the round 16 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 29, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Danger is back, declares coach

Geelong coach Chris Scott thinks the Cats are back on a finals trajectory after blasting past Essendon on Saturday night.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIAÃ June 21 , 2024. AFL Round 15. Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG. Sam Walsh of the Blues gets tackled into the turf by Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats during the 1st qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Tribunal’s shock call on Dangerfield ban

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given a lengthy defence of his one-match dangerous tackle ban at the AFL Tribunal.

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‘It’s done’: AFL great drops trade bombshell

Dustin Martin’s AFL future has been at the centre of constant speculation, now a great of the game has delivered bombshell news.

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‘Always looking’: Suns coach fuels Dusty rumour

As the rumour mill goes into overdrive over Dustin Martin’s future, his former coach has left the door open for a reunion.

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‘Nasty’ injury sidelines star ‘indefinitely’

The GWS Giants have copped a massive blow after All-Australian defender Sam Taylor was sidelined after suffering a horror injury.

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James Sicily falls to ground after being hit by Tom Green.

‘Knows what he’s doing’: AFL furore erupts

Hawthorn are suddenly within reach of finals but an absolute gift of a free kick in their latest win had commentators scratching their heads.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Jason Dunstall, AFL Hall of Fame Legend addresses the room during the Australian Football Hall of Fame at Centrepiece on June 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Legend reveals club that ‘never called back’

Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall has now become an AFL legend, revealing the club that missed out on a golden shot at his signature.

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Dusty’s huge career call after 300th game

Dustin Martin has finally spoken publicly after his 300th game, making a statement about his future following Saturday’s loss to Hawthorn.

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‘We were boring’: Demon’s alarming admission

For the past two games Melbourne hasn’t kicked a final-quarter goal, with the worrying trend painting a concerning picture for the Demons.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Hugh McCluggage of the Lions marks the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 16 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at The Gabba on June 28, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hugh beauty: Lions sink Demons in last-minute thriller

Brisbane Lions have stunned Melbourne with an almighty last quarter comeback that was only sealed in the final minutes thanks to an improbable Hugh McCluggage goal.

North Melbourne

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: George Wardlaw of the Kangaroos look dejected after losing the round 15 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 22, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Roos young gun dealt unlucky blow

North Melbourne’s Rising Star fancy faces a stint on the sidelines after a training mishap on Thursday.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIAÃ June 22 , 2024. AFL Round 15. Melbourne vs North Melbourne at the MCG. Half time melee . Pic: Michael Klein

Star bails on interview for all-in brawl

Melbourne defender Christian Salem pulled the pin on a halftime interview as a wild brawl broke out at the MCG on Saturday night.

Port Adelaide

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‘You’re kidding’: Hinkley truth laid bare

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has opened up after his emotional reaction last weekend, but it’s also raised more questions.

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An emotional Ken Hinkley spoke after the win.

Emotion spills over for embattled coach

The emotion of a week from hell got too much for embattled Port coach Ken Hinkley after their narrow win over St Kilda.

Richmond

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‘It’s done’: AFL great drops trade bombshell

Dustin Martin’s AFL future has been at the centre of constant speculation, now a great of the game has delivered bombshell news.

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Sad sight as Dusty subbed out for Tigers

Dustin Martin struggled with a back problem and had little impact during Richmond’s heavy AFL loss to the Blues.

St Kilda

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St Kilda rocked by star’s brutal news

St Kilda has made a surprise discovery with Max King after a week of headlines with the gun forward now ruled out for the season.

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St Kilda rocked by injury news

Max King has been copping heat for underperforming in 2024 but the St St Kilda spearhead showed some true courage last weekend after a shock injury reveal.

Swans

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‘Tripped him’: Villain’s errors cost Swans

Sydney’s long winning streak is over, with a maligned Swan committing two costly errors in a shock one-point loss to Fremantle.

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$1.6m-a-year plot to poach Swans superstar

An 18-month plan has been floated for Fremantle to land a Swans superstar on the most lucrative salary the AFL has ever seen.

West Coast

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Liv Cripps, the wife of Eagles star Jamie, has shared a cancer update. Photo: Instagram

AFL star’s wife’s update amid cancer battle

The wife of West Coast Eagles star Jamie Cripps has shared an update from her hospital bed, three years after her initial cancer diagnosis.

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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)

‘Biggest deal in history’ to shake up AFL

West Coast Eagles prodigy Harley Reid is set to be the subject of a monster bidding war with Victorian clubs loading up a war chest.

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Mark Robinson and Luke Beveridge engaged in a tense debate.

‘Are you serious?’: Bevo rages in fiery clash

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has launched a strong defence of one of his stars over free kicks in the win over North Melbourne.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates with fans after winning the round 14 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium, on June 15, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Bulldogs coy on Bont’s fitness

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had a cheeky answer when asked about the fitness of his captain and superstar midfielder.

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