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‘That’s what we want in our group’: Scott praises Merrett after footage shown of emotional exchange
An undermanned Essendon were predictably smashed by the Bulldogs at Marvel. Just how much more can the young Bombers, and their superstar skipper, take?
- by Roy Ward, Danny Russell, Russell Bennett and Vince Rugari
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AFL grand final
Why Lions lead race for Draper; Rap legend on ‘radar’ for AFL grand final; Zorko fined
- by Justin Chadwick and Jon Pierik
Curnow declares he is staying at Blues; Docherty bows out as Hawks win comfortably
- by Roy Ward and Peter Ryan
Insight & Analysis
Steven May’s suspension was justified, and won’t change footy as we know it
Steven May was unlucky in the sense he didn’t mean to concuss his opponent, Francis Evans. But don’t fall for the hysteria about this case changing the game.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood
In terms of family name and connection to a club, the Silvagnis are comparable to the Kennedys at Hawthorn. Josh Kennedy, though, had good reason to go. Jack Silvagni has no need to leave the Blues for opportunity.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Harley Reid wants a multimillion-dollar mega deal. These are the pitfalls and positives
Reid has offered West Coast a chance to keep him on the longest contract in the AFL, but there are many factors players and clubs should consider when they weigh up such mega deals.
Jon Pierik
Sports journalist for The Age
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Curnow declares he is staying at Blues; Docherty bows out as Hawks win comfortably
Charlie Curnow has declared he will be at the Blues in 2026 while Sam Docherty bowed out with a goal but Hawthorn were too good for Carlton as round 20 began at the MCG.
- by Roy Ward and Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2025
Beveridge laments Grant’s absence from Bulldogs gala; May appeals ban; Balta’s curfew ends
The Western Bulldogs coach talks about the absence of a club great from Monday night’s gala celebrations. Meanwhile, the Demons will appeal Steven May’s three-match suspension.
- by Danny Russell and Marc McGowan
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Courts
Former AFL umpire’s driver’s licence suspended; Hawk’s season over after ‘scary’ injury
- by Jon Pierik and Hannah Kennelly
AFL Briefing
AFL 2025
Swan faces AFL ban over homophobic slur; Kick ‘rehearsal’ to launch AFLW season; Hawks could regain Day
- by Hannah Kennelly and Jon Pierik
‘No time to lose’: Devils forge ahead, buoyed by Tasmanian support for Liberals
- by Peter Ryan, Madeleine Heffernan and Daniella White
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