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Sam De Koning of the Cats heads to the bench after hurting his shoulder on Saturday against Essendon.

Scans confirm De Koning injury; Clarko envious of Collingwood’s fixture ‘gifts’

Geelong’s key defender is unlikely to play this week’s blockbuster against the Lions. While North, who sold two “home” games, are looking on with envy as Pies play 14 of their 23 games at the ’G.

  • Peter Ryan

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Isaac Heeney attempts to break a tackle.

Mid-season verdict: From grand final one year to D+ the next

With the bye rounds in full swing, it’s time to run the rule over how each club is faring at the midway point of their seasons.

  • Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
Jack Silvagni is in career-best form.

AFL contract frenzy: Two clubs lock away stars on multimillion-dollar deals and this Blue could be next

The mid-season byes have delivered a flurry of contract activity, rocketing a Demon into the top bracket of earners, and locking away a heart-and-soul Magpie. A famous Blue could be next.

  • Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson
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AFLW icons join Hall of Fame with touching speeches; Night of nights for Lyon, Riewoldt and Hodge

Erin Phillips has paid an emotional tribute to her father Greg as she joined him in the Australian Football Hall Of Fame. Phillips and Daisy Pearce are the first AFLW players to be inducted, joining trailblazer Debbie Lee.

  • Scott Spits
A dejected group of Tigers trudge off the MCG after Saturday’s disappointing performance against Sydney.

Sub-standard Tigers feel the pain, but one loss shouldn’t overshadow their progress

Despite a lacklustre effort against the Swans, the larger sample size suggests there’s plenty for Tigers fans to be encouraged by this season.

  • Marc McGowan
Max Gawn cuts a forlorn figure after the final siren.

‘High standards’: Gawn puts clash with Steven May down to competitive instinct

The Melbourne skipper was quick to address questions about the fiery incident between him and a fellow Demons veteran after their team’s heartbreaking loss.

  • Michael Gleeson
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Nick Daicos was tagged by Ed Langdon but still had an influence.

How Collingwood won the moments that mattered most

At three-quarter time, the Demons trailed by seven points, having willed themselves back from a deficit that peaked at 20 points. Could they surge to victory?

  • Jake Niall
Neale Daniher and his family complete a lap of honour at the MCG before Monday’s Big freeze match between Melbourne (the team he used to coach) and Collingwood.

How AI technology gave Neale Daniher his voice back

For more than a decade, footy fans have watched MND gradually compromise Neale Daniher’s ability to communicate. But for this year’s Big Freeze match, the footy legend has his own voice back. Here’s how the remarkable technology works and how he tells it what he wants to say.

  • Brittany Busch
Melbourne captain Max Gawn relishes the chance to catch up with Neale Daniher before the annual Big Freeze match on the King’s birthday public holiday.

Max Gawn says Neale Daniher’s inspiration is taking the ‘me’ out of Melbourne

The Melbourne skipper says the Australian of the Year never fails to captivate and inspire the Demons with his annual locker-room speech.

  • Michael Gleeson
Max Gawn of the Demons leads his team out onto the field

Gawn is modern footy’s ruck benchmark, but says this man has him covered in one key area

Gawn puts himself behind the ball, where the opposition either kick it to him, or he forces them to go the long way home around him. So too does Collingwood’s Darcy Cameron.

  • Michael Gleeson

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