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AFLPremiumFlying Pies out to spoil Gold Coast party

Jordan De Goey is back as Collingwood take another AFL road trip, this time to face fellow finals contenders Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium.

Shayne Hope

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Pure numbers show why Jack’s an Eagles Darling

As he prepares for his 250th AFL game, Jack Darling’s career can be boiled down to a single number: 467. That’s how many goals he has kicked, despite sharing a forward-line with Josh Kennedy.

Ryan Buckland

AFLPremiumZorko, Rich blows but Lions show depth

Hamstring injuries to Daniel Rich and comeback man Dayne Zorko couldn't deflate Brisbane coach Chris Fagan after victory.

Murray Wenzel

AFLPremiumDogs' belief remains despite Lions loss

Disappointed by their fade-out against Brisbane, Luke Beveridge is still backing his Western Bulldogs ahead of a difficult run of AFL games.

Murray Wenzel

AFLCameron slick as Lions dump Bulldogs

Brisbane started slowly before finding the response they were chasing in a 41-point AFL defeat of the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba on Thursday night.

Murray Wenzel

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Roo-thless chase CommentsPremium
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North Melbourne launch fresh bid for shinboner Simpson

North Melbourne have launched another bid at poaching West Coast coach Adam Simpson.

Mark Duffield

Tough LessonsPremiumWhy young key defenders face the toughest AFL introduction

West Coast have been throwing huge challenges at key defenders Harry Edwards and Rhett Bazzo, and that isn’t going to change when they confront Richmond on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

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It’s time for West Coast to set the direction for rebuild

West Coast are at the crossroad in a neighbourhood they never should have visited. Do they embark on a proper, arduous rebuild, or do they get aggressive at the trade table to fill some gaps?

Kane Cornes

AFLDangerfield back, Cats rest Selwood in AFL

Patrick Dangerfield is back for Geelong but the in-form Cats have decided to rest captain Joel Selwood for the second time this AFL season.

Oliver Caffrey

Round 16 teamCommentsPremiumTime for a rest, JK! Star misses MCG trip, debutant named

Josh Kennedy has been rested from the trip to the MCG, while it’ll be a baptism of fire for an Eagles debutant. SEE THE TEAM

Jackson Barrett

Head trauma debatePremiumStewart’s ‘dirty act’ deserved longer ban, says Sheppard

Tom Stewart’s hit on Dion Prestia was a “dirty act” that deserved a longer suspension, according to retired Eagle and concussion victim Brad Sheppard.

Chris Robinson

AFLPremiumDarling goes from bronx cheers to plaudits

West Coast forward Jack Darling will celebrate his 250-game milestone against Richmond on Sunday, but his career looked to be over earlier this year.

Justin Chadwick

Bouncing backPremiumDockers look to bump up mid-strength effort

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has labelled the Dockers’ weak midfield effort against Carlton an aberration, but warned Port Adelaide would provide another stern engine room test on Sunday.

Braden Quartermaine

AFLDockers coach backs midfield to the hilt

Fremantle's midfielders will be looking to bounce back from their poor display against Carlton when they take on Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Justin Chadwick

AFLPremium‘Typified our performance’: Rutten on Swan’s sledge

Star Swan Luke Parker mocked Dylan Shiel and the Bombers when the sides last met and it hasn’t been forgotten at Tullamarine.

Marc McGowan

AFLWingard suffers setback, Hawks duo return

Hawthorn will welcome back Will Day and Jack Gunston against GWS but Chad Wingard's return has been delayed after he suffered hamstring tightness at training.

Anna Harrington

AFLUnder-fire St Kilda to give King more help

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten admits the Saints have become too Max King-focused and will need to switch things up to snap their three-game AFL losing streak.

Oliver Caffrey

Key inclusionPremiumReturning Nic Nat not the messiah: Simpson

Nic Naitanui will play his first game since round four when West Coast plays Richmond on Sunday, but coach Adam Simpson is wary of expecting too much to change despite his talent.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sign him upPremiumSeventh heaven! Dees star’s stunning long-term deal

Clayton Oliver has signed a monster contract extension to stay at Melbourne.

Jon Ralph

Forgotten man CommentsRemember me? Docker defender in for first game of season

Nathan Wilson has been recalled to Fremantle’s side for his first game of the season as they look to shake things up after the loss to Carlton.

Braden Quartermaine

AFLSwans' Parker prepared for fiery AFL clash

Essendon and Sydney do battle again on Saturday, less than two months since Luke Parker ridiculed Dylan Shiel for not going hard enough in a contest.

Shayne Hope

He’s backPremium‘Full of energy’: De Goey set for Pies return

Controversial Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is locked in to return against Gold Coast just days after he ended his leave of absence from the AFL club.

Shayne Hope

Will he stayPremiumHardwick tips Baker to stay a Tiger despite Eagles interest

Damien Hardwick is ‘confident’ out-of-contract star Liam Baker will commit his AFL future to Richmond despite overtures from his home state.

Shayne Hope

AFLPremiumOliver re-signs with Demons until 2030

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has turned his back on the lucrative free agency market in favour of re-signing with the reigning premiers until the end of 2030.

Anna Harrington