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Alastair Clarkson.

Jezza’s absurd 11 in Roo demolition; Clarkson avoids ‘hysteria’ of result; security questions North fan

The Cats embarrassed the Roos and the Crows dominated the Power, putting veteran coaches Alastair Clarkson and Ken Hinkley in the spotlight.

  • Jon Pierik, Russell Bennett and Steve Barrett

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Bailey Humphrey of the Suns celebrates kicking a goal.

Suns turn tables on premiers in crucial QClash romp

Gold Coast have shrugged Brisbane’s QClash chokehold and cemented their top-eight standing with a historic 66-point AFL win.

  • Murray Wenzel
The Toby Greene clash with Isaac Heeney.

Greene suspended for Heeney incident but escapes penalty for fat-shaming rival star

Star Giants skipper Toby Greene has now been charged more times than Carlton great David Rhys-Jones.

  • Danny Russell
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The ‘Prancing Pony’ was cut by the Bombers and is now a viral hit. Here’s how your club found its key forwards

Patrick Voss’ match-winning performance against the Magpies at the MCG served as a reminder of the power of patience for big men.

  • Marc McGowan
AFL Commission chairman Richard Goyder is seeking a sixth term.

Agitated presidents consider move to oust Goyder from AFL’s top job

Not since the start of this century have the clubs used their constitutional muscle to remove a commissioner.

  • Caroline Wilson
Toby Greene of the Giants tackles Sam Wicks of the Swans.

Spite, screamers and a fat-shaming sledge: A Sydney derby that had it all

There were no words on the banner the Giants ran through before they faced the Swans, one word that could get Toby Greene in strife, and quite a few words from Adam Kingsley at half-time that turned the tide.

  • Vince Rugari
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Essendon skipper Zach Merrett.

‘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?

  • Roy Ward, Danny Russell, Russell Bennett and Vince Rugari
Out-of-contract Essendon ruckman Sam Draper.

Why Lions lead race for Draper; Rap legend on ‘radar’ for AFL grand final; Zorko fined

Sam Draper was considering returning to South Australia, but the Crows have now secured their established ruckman. Meanwhile, the AFL is on the brink of a signing of its own, and Dayne Zorko has copped a fine from the league.

  • Justin Chadwick and Jon Pierik
Rugby and Aussie rules have collided in Australia before.

Carlton were certainties, but they did have an advantage: their opponents were English

Can’t kick, can’t mark, but can tackle – We take a look back at the first international game of footy held at the MCG.

  • Danny Russell
Sam Docherty of the Blues is chaired from the field after his final game by Patrick Cripps of the Blues (left) and Kade Simpson.

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.

  • Roy Ward and Peter Ryan

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