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Where to now for Zach Merrett and the Bombers?

Didn’t deserve a winner: The numbers that show just how bad the Dons-Tigers clash was

In between Jayden Short’s goal late in the first quarter and Tim Taranto’s early in the last, just one goal was scored in close to an hour of football. The previous night across town, Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham put three goals past the Victory in 35 minutes.

  • Andrew Wu

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Noah Anderson.

From 40 points down, Magpies storm back to steal the lead – but Suns hold them off in Gold Coast classic

In one of the biggest matches in their history, the fast-starting Gold Coast were pushed to the brink against the premiership favourites.

  • Peter Ryan and Russell Bennett
Dropped: Melbourne defender Jake Lever.

AFL round 17 teams and expert tips: Demons bring back Lever for Crows clash

Carlton and Collingwood have both made key changes as the famous rivals prepare to clash under lights on the big stage.

Patrick Dangerfield is in imposing form for the Cats.

Cats loom as Pies’ biggest flag threat; Walsh out for up to six weeks; ‘Lethal’ backs a roofed stadium in Tassie

Geelong reaffirmed their status as Collingwood’s greatest premiership danger, as Patrick Dangerfield rediscovered the power that will have opposition defenders sweating bullets.

  • Andrew Wu, Jon Pierik, Danny Russell and Scott Spits
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
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
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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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