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Essendon, Adrian Dodoro settle dispute after Fair Work Commission hearing
The Bombers settled with Dodoro after he lodged legal proceedings against the club.
- by Sam McClure
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GWS players banned, fined over ‘completely unacceptable’ dress-up antics
Greater Western Sydney player Josh Fahey has been suspended for four games after dressing up as former NRL player Jarryd Hayne and simulating sex with an inflatable doll at the Giants’ controversial post-season function.
- by Sam McClure, Hannah Kennelly, Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Roy Ward
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Oliver would take a pay cut to make his Cats dream a reality
Clayton Oliver has started his own pre-season early, with the 27-year-old spending the week back at his roots in his home town of Shepparton.
- by Sam McClure
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Oliver’s twist: Star onballer wants to join Geelong
Clayton Oliver left the idyllic farmland property belonging to Geelong premiership ruckman Rhys Stanley on Tuesday wanting to play for the Cats in 2025.
- by Sam McClure
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Oliver meets with Geelong after Demons explore trade options again
Clayton Oliver’s feeling that his club Melbourne has dangled him as trade bait twice in 12 months led to the four time best and fairest winner met with Geelong on Tuesday.
- by Sam McClure
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Oliver back on trade radar amid interest from Cats
Rival clubs believe Clayton Oliver is again an attainable trade target, with Geelong emerging as contenders for the superstar midfielder if Melbourne are prepared to trade him.
- by Sam McClure
‘He is not going anywhere’: Dons shoot down Merrett trade talk
The Bombers say they have no interest in exploring a trade for their captain.
- by Sam McClure
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AFL 2024
‘A good fit’: Inside Dusty’s bid to rekindle his career with Hardwick’s Suns
The renewal of talks between the triple Norm Smith medallist, arguably the greatest Tiger of all time, and Gold Coast happened quickly, after an initial slow burn.
- by Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
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AFL 2024
A sprinkler head? A divot? The Curnow twist that derailed Carlton’s season
Carlton were flying … and then Charlie Curnow lost his footing in a pre-game warm-up.
- by Sam McClure
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Dons skipper has his say after Stringer, Laverde denied contract extensions
The meeting between Zach Merrett and coach Brad Scott came a day after Stringer and Laverde met the club to discuss their futures.
- by Sam McClure
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Petracca airs grievances in private meeting of Dees leaders
The three-hour meeting at a wine bar owned by Melbourne captain Max Gawn ended with hugs and high-fives, but no confidence in Petracca’s future at the club.
- by Sam McClure
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