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Captain Cripps led Carlton’s great escape from the front.

Carlton’s great escape: Blues hold off ferocious Bomber fightback in King’s Birthday eve blockbuster

Carlton led by 38 points before the nerves kicked in and Essendon fought back, but they held on in the latest chapter of their storied rivalry.

  • Jon Pierik, Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett

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Two late goals from Cameron Zurhaar helped secure North Melbourne’s 10-point win over the Eagles; Jack Williams (far right) kicked West Coast’s first goal, finishing the match with two majors.

Kangaroos escape major scare in Bunbury ‘home game’ against Eagles

West Coast appear destined to collect this year’s AFL wooden spoon after North Melbourne produced a late four-goal burst to snatch a thrilling 10-point victory in Bunbury.

  • Justin Chadwick
Saints star Dan Butler.

‘Getting desperate’: Saints throw the first punch and knock out Demons

St Kilda’s season had been on a knife’s edge heading to Alice Springs, but their campaign still has a pulse after emerging victorious over a Melbourne side that produced its worst ever pressure rating under Simon Goodwin.

  • Jon Pierik
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‘He can do things others can’t’: Scott praises Caddy as Lions reveal Fagan roast that spurred win

Brisbane have held off the undermanned Bombers to avoid another Gabba meltdown in an 18-point win.

  • Danny Russell
It was injury upon insult for the Eagles when Jake Waterman came off in their loss to Adelaide.

Star Eagle pops shoulder as Rachele inspires Crows

Star forward Jake Waterman could be set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after dislocating his right shoulder in West Coast’s 66-point loss to Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

  • Justin Chadwick
A melee during the 2025 AFL Round 11 match between Walyalup (Fremantle Dockers) and Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide Power) at Optus Stadium on May 24, 2025 in Perth, Australia.

Freo coach defends captain’s knock after Dockers crush Power

Dracy Byrne-Jones was running with the flight of the ball when Alex Pearce cannoned into him from the opposite direction in Fremantle’s 49-point win on Saturday night.

  • Justin Chadwick
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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
There was little by-play between the former teammates Bailey Smith, now with Geelong, and Bulldogs premiership player Tom Liberatore

Smith’s jabs, a controversial mark and Scott’s ‘inside info’ cap a classic worthy of September

Geelong showed grit to win a tight game against the Bulldogs with Bailey Smith again attracting headlines when he revealed he needed four jabs in the shin to play.

  • Peter Ryan
This controversial free kick was a key moment in Collingwood and Fremantle's draw the last time the teams met, in 2024.
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Pies give up free kick

This controversial free kick was a key moment in Collingwood and Fremantle's draw the last time the teams met, in 2024.

James Sicily and his Hawks.

Watson the latest player caught giving the middle-finger salute, as Sicily and Hawks have the last laugh

Footage has emerged of Hawthorn star Nick Watson giving a middle-finger salute to the crowd, while Richmond coach Adem Yze was happy his vice captain flew the flag in the fiery clash with the Hawks on Sunday.

  • Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik

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