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Callan Ward.

The footy kiss that said everything about an AFL warrior

Callan Ward is loved, and this adoration from those who inhabit the game is rare. Players so tough are rarely as kind and empathetic in equal measure.

  • Bob Murphy

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AFLW fixture prompts Windy Hill turf war; Worst confirmed for Ward’s knee; Demon’s two-game ban

The Bombers were rapt to get six AFLW matches at their spiritual home, Windy Hill. But their co-tenant didn’t share that enthusiasm. Callan Ward’s season – and most likely his playing career – is over.

  • Brittany Busch
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Sydney’s nightmare night ‘unacceptable’, says Cox; Ward’s inspirational speech fires Giants to victory

On a massive night for their club, the Swans were embarrassed in a thumping defeat at the SCG. Elsewhere, Callan Ward added to his legend after what could end up being a career-ending injury.

  • Scott Spits
Tim Membrey of the Magpies kicks a goal.

‘We might need you mate’: How McRae’s Magpies rallied in the face of pre-game carnage

Collingwood battled back from injuries and a poor first half to beat North Melbourne on Saturday night while the Giants beat the Blues and Lions were too good for the Hawks.

  • Andrew Wu, Roy Ward, Russell Bennett, Jon Pierik and Danny Russell
Patrick Cripps and his Blues teammates have slipped to 4-7 after their first 11 games of the season.

Carlton’s season is on the brink. It’s time the Blues head back to ‘Camp Curnow’

For the second time in Michael Voss’ roller-coaster four-season reign at Princes Park, the Blues’ campaign is on the edge of the precipice heading into the bye.

  • Andrew Wu
Nick Haynes was outstanding against Geelong in round seven.

One dropped mark wasn’t going to stop Nick Haynes. Carlton knew that

The high-profile recruit knew he stuffed up in his first game for the Blues, but he also knew he’d bounce back from it, and that’s exactly what he’s done.

  • Peter Ryan
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Elijah Hollands.

Tigers leave Nankervis out, Blue Hollands misses for personal reasons: AFL teams and experts’ tips for round 11

The Tigers ruckman has been managed, while Elijah Hollands will miss Carlton’s clash for personal reasons and Collingwood veteran Steele Sidebottom takes a weekend off.

Luke Jackson (left) contests for the ball with Kieren Briggs at ENGIE Stadium.

Freo calm on Jackson trade talk after win over GWS

If the 22-year-old premiership ruck had designs for a Melbourne homecoming, he didn’t show it in Fremantle’s 34-point win over GWS at Engie Stadium on Saturday.

  • Joanna Guelas
Gold Coast’s Ben King, Adelaide’s Riley Thilthorpe and Jesse Hogan, of GWS, are leading the race for the 2025 Coleman Medal.

The King, the Giant and the lumberjack: These key forwards are a footy fan’s fairytale

Ben King, Jesse Hogan and Riley Thilthorpe have taken the mantle as the best forwards. And they are tough too.

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

AFL teams and experts’ tips for round 10

See all the ins and outs for round 10, the first week of Sir Doug Nicholls round.

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