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Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell has been offered a three-game ban by the AFL’s match review officer for rough conduct after he shoved his Saints opponent Liam O’Connell into a marking contest.

Mansell offered three-game ban for push; McKay remains in doubt for Blues clash with Pies; Dees’ youngster’s knee OK

Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell was offered a three-game ban by the match review officer; the Blues remain unsure if gun forward Harry McKay will be available to take on the Pies; concerns allayed on Melbourne youngster’s knee.

  • Peter Ryan

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Brayden Maynard is a heart-and-soul figure at the Pies.

Why Maynard’s decision to stay or go really matters

What value do you place on the intangible impact of a player who’s beloved by teammates, and whose absence would be keenly felt in the locker room? Brayden Maynard is no Glenn Archer, but he’s that type of player.

  • Jake Niall
Footballers say they don’t listen to the media, but Libby Birch says that’s not true.

AFL players do listen to the media. This is why using it as motivation can be risky

AFL footballers are under more scrutiny and pressure than ever before. It’s impossible to ignore it all, no matter how hard you try. But you have to put it into perspective.

  • Libby Birch
Star West Coast forward Oscar Allen is a man in demand.

The Melbourne powerhouses in the mix for another club’s captain

Hawthorn and Collingwood are among the suitors. It is a safe bet that Melbourne will be too, and Essendon would be foolish not to entertain this co-captain given their scarcity of leadership and a mature key forward to support Nate Caddy.

  • Jake Niall
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Nick Daicos of the Magpies is tackled by Tom Liberatore of the Bulldogs during the round two AFL match between Footscray Bulldogs (Western Bulldogs) and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Magpies’ nail-biting win over Bulldogs delivers captivating look at the future

Collingwood spoiled the Bulldogs’ 100th anniversary celebrations with a single goal, but all anyone wanted to talk about post-match was Nick Daicos and Sam Darcy.

  • Marc McGowan
Mason Cox was in the thick of the action late.

As it happened: ‘He got punched in the face’ – McRae’s blunt assessment of incident in nail-biting win

Recap all the thrilling action from Friday night footy at the MCG as Collingwood spoiled the Bulldogs’ party.

  • Angus Delaney, Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett
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Shai Bolton will play for the Dockers.

Bolton in for Dockers, mixed news for Magpies

Bolton missed last week’s 78-point loss to Geelong with a leg injury, but trained strongly on Thursday and has been named in the starting team for Sunday’s game in Perth.

  • Justin Chadwick
Shai Bolton will return home to WA.

Saints wield the axe, ex-Tigers flag star named for new club: AFL expert tips and teams for round two

Ross Lyon made a statement at the selection table, while Collingwood also made some key calls.

Footscray fans protest the proposal to merger the club with Fitzroy in 1989.

The Bulldogs saved themselves in 1989. They also saved North, Richmond and the Saints

The Western Bulldogs will be full of joy on Friday night when they celebrate their centenary, but it wasn’t that long ago their financial woes meant the AFL wanted their doors closed.

  • Jon Pierik
The Blues will welcome spearhead Charlie Curnow back into their forward line.

Curnow and De Goey among big names to return in round two; Coach concedes Ugle-Hagan may not play this season

The Blues and Pies have two of the biggest names set to return, although the Blues do have some other selection headaches.

  • Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu

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