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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Tom Berry of the Suns marks during the AFL match simulation between Gold Coast Suns and Essendon Bombers at Austworld Centre Oval on February 23, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Former Lion to debut for the Suns

Tom Berry left the Brisbane Lions in the hope of more AFL footy with the Gold Coast Suns, and he now gets his chance with his new club.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Charlie Comben of the Kangaroos is attended to by trainers during the round seven AFL match between Melbourne Demons and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 29, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

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North draftee’s blow compounds gruesome leg injury

It’s gone from bad to worse for North Melbourne after Charlie Comben’s horrific ankle break, with a talented draftee suffering another setback.

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‘Disgraceful’: Vision exposes coach remarks

Kane Cornes has taken aim at AFL coach Alastair Clarkson over remarks he made post-game after his side was blown off the park.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies is tackled by Jason Horne-Francis of the Power during the 2023 AFL Round 02 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 25, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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Free kick ladder: Does Port have a problem with discipline?

Graham Cornes believes there is a Victorian bias in regards to free kicks in the AFL. But the stats show there may be a deeper issue that the Power must address immediately.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Demons head coach Simon Goodwin speaks to his players during the round 15 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the St Kilda Saints at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 1, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

There’s no need to panic: Goodwin

MELBOURNE didn’t play well but only went down by two points. Despite dropping a game many had penned in as four points, coach Simon Goodwin says Sunday’s loss to St Kilda won’t cost his side a finals berth.

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AFL Round 21. Melbourne v St Kilda at the MCG. Melbourne's Max Gawn and St Kilda's Billy Longer boundary throw in . Pic: Michael Klein

Gawn: Worst days no laughing matter

AFL ruckmen have never been better. Melbourne’s No.1 big man MAX GAWN reveals his toughest days, his greatest rucking satisfaction and the day that “would get a gig at the Comedy Festival”.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Devon Smith of the Bombers celebrates a goal during the 2018 AFL round 14 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Essendon Bombers at Optus Stadium on June 21, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Run Home: Who will make the eight?

WITH nine rounds to go 12 teams are still a chance to make the top eight, and four teams could finish equal-third. How will the run to the finals play out — and why the Blues will avoid the wooden spoon. HAVE YOUR SAY

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: List and Recruitment manager Adrian Dodoro of the Bombers arrives during opening day of the AFL Draft at Etihad Stadium on October 9, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Buckenara: Inside the life of an AFL recruiter

THE 2018 draft is being billed as the next super draft. So how do AFL recruiters decide who is the best talent out there? GARY BUCKENARA gives first-hand insight into what it takes to discover the next best thing.

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Shaun Burgoyne of the Hawks is seen after the Round 14 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Gold Coast Suns at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston, Saturday, June 23, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Barometer: Hawks’ bitter Burgoyne blow

HAWTHORN’S hopes for an assault on the AFL’s top 4 have taken a hit with star veteran Shaun Burgoyne to miss an extended period. But there could be some good news for Geelong and Adelaide on the injury front. EVERY CLUB’S INJURY LIST

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Nathan Jones of the Demons during the Round 14 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Friday, June 22, 2018. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Midfielders letting the Demons down

MELBOURNE cost itself dearly on Friday night with poor delivery into the forward line while Essendon and Hawthorn kept the pressure on the top eight. See the Round 14 ladder with expert analysis.

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Who’s the most underrated player at your club?

WHO is flying under the radar at your club and who needs to lift? SAM LANDSBERGER takes a look at the numbers with Champion Data to find out the answer.

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AFL Round 7. 06/05/2018. St Kilda v Melbourne at Etihad Stadium. Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw . Pic: Michael Klein

When there’s more at stake than football

WHILE his three brothers — Angus, Andrew and Hamish — fight for the footy, Will Brayshaw will represent the defence force in Afghanistan next month in a much more serious conflict.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Isaac Smith of the Hawks celebrates a goal against Tom Doedee of the Crows during the round 13 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 16, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Has this season been a fizzer?

THE AFL is exploring some radical rule changes for next season with good reason with the 2018 season is on track to fizzle out into one of the most predictable years of the modern era.

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We checked on former Pie Pert: Demons

GLENN Bartlett says Melbourne conducted extensive checks into Gary Pert’s time at Collingwood, saying the info gathered revealed a “royal flush” and convinced the Dees they had their man.

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