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Captain Cripps led Carlton’s great escape from the front.

Carlton’s great escape: Blues hold off ferocious Bomber fightback in King’s Birthday eve blockbuster

Carlton led by 38 points before the nerves kicked in and Essendon fought back, but they held on in the latest chapter of their storied rivalry.

  • Jon Pierik, Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett

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Two late goals from Cameron Zurhaar helped secure North Melbourne’s 10-point win over the Eagles; Jack Williams (far right) kicked West Coast’s first goal, finishing the match with two majors.

Kangaroos escape major scare in Bunbury ‘home game’ against Eagles

West Coast appear destined to collect this year’s AFL wooden spoon after North Melbourne produced a late four-goal burst to snatch a thrilling 10-point victory in Bunbury.

  • Justin Chadwick
Tim Kelly of the Eagles warms up during the round eight AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons.

This star Eagle was moved from the midfield. The change worked wonders

Tim Kelly candidly revealed he has been working hard to rediscover his love of the game following a period in which the Eagles won just 10 games across three years.

  • Justin Chadwick
Bomber Darcy Parish is pushing to play his first game since round 10.

AFL teams and round 13 tips: Parish back for Dons, Silvagni returns for Blues

All the ins and outs for AFL round 13. Darcy Parish has been named for his first game at Essendon this year. The teams for Melbourne v Collingwood will be released on Sunday.

Shai Bolton celebrates kicking a goal during Saturday’s win over Gold Coast.

Bolton’s brilliance fuels Freo’s finals faith

Shai Bolton was in the thick of everything as Fremantle secured their biggest and most important victory of the season to date on Saturday.

  • Paddy Sweeney
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Harley Reid of the Eagles kicks on goal during the round 12 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium, on June 01, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘I thought we had them’: West Coast puts up fight against the Cats

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter saw plenty of positives despite the late blowout during Sunday’s game at Optus Stadium, and said the team had even managed to “spook” the Cats.

  • Justin Chadwick
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Essendon announce the recruitment of Archer May in the mid-season draft.

‘Oh my god’: The best mates taken two picks apart in the AFL mid-season draft

Werribee’s VFL side again proved it is a fertile development ground for AFL clubs, with Flynn Young and Zac Banch selected out of their team this year - and emotions were high.

  • Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
Mourners at Adam Selwood’s memorial included Ben Cousins, Chris Judd and Tom Hawkins.

Brokenhearted footballers and friends gather to farewell Adam Selwood

The football community has gathered in Perth to pay respect to former West Coast player Adam Selwood and support his grief-stricken family.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
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Who the Bombers, Magpies are looking at selecting in the mid-season draft

Essendon will take four players in the mid-season draft, with a recent spate of injuries forcing a pivot from the club’s normal philosophy regarding mid-year picks.

  • Peter Ryan, Michael Gleeson and Marc McGowan
A record number of participants turned out for the 2025 event.

Record numbers hit Perth streets for charity run as Adam Selwood honoured

The HBF Run For A Reason has raised more than $1.9 million so far. The late West Coast player was fundraising and training for the event before his death.

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