AFL star accused of cocaine trafficking
Melbourne Demons star Joel Smith’s drug probe has taken a dramatic twist after anti-doping investigators made a shock new allegation.
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Dees-Tigers match sim: See all the CBA data
We’ve got all the data on centre bounce attendances for the opening practice match of the season. See how much time Petracca, Pickett, Bolton and more spent at the bounce here.
Oliver named in Demons pre-season squad — with a catch
After an interrupted pre-season, Clayton Oliver will suit up against the Tigers on Sunday in a match simulation — but not where you would expect.
Hawks rush VFL intercept king onto senior list as injuries mount
Hawthorn has turned to one of the VFL’s best defenders to plug a hole in its defence after losing fullback James Blanck to an ACL injury.
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Oliver on track to become one of Melbourne’s greatest
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Why Dee’s fainting episode is bad news for every other club
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‘Backfired’: AFL star on fainting episode
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Rioli’s anger at decade-long NT snub
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