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Bailey Smith calls for a mental health round.

Bailey Smith calls for mental health round in raw interview

The superstar said he ‘felt sick’ after two separate incidents rocked the AFL world this week.

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Sam Darcy has appeared to suffer a serious knee injury.

Distressing scenes as AFL superstar goes down with knee injury

The distraught 22-year-old punched the ground before leaving the ground.

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TV personality Lynette Bolton — the wife of Sydney Swans champion Jude Bolton — continues to break hearts as she documents her cancer battle on social media.

Famous wife of AFL champ breaks hearts with beautiful message

The TV star has shared an emotional update on her cancer battle, and her photo has ‘captured a million words’.

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After a week of off-field controversy, Port are keen to see Zak Butters in action against Hawthorn. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

In-game reports should be scrapped: Port coach

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says in-game reports should be scrapped, while backing Zak Butters to perform when emerging from a week of off-field controversy.

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Benji Marshall has the Tigers fired up.

The secret behind why Benjiball is such a roaring success

A new breed of coaches are flipping the model of how to run an NRL team on its head - and it’s working.

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Carlton footballer Elijah Hollands’ AFL career is in doubt as a probe into his concerning game against Collingwood begins

Elijah Hollands probe begins as more alarming vision emerges

The AFL has issued a statement and the players’ union is now asking questions.

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St Kilda will appeal Lance Collard’s ban.

Saints stand by Collard, will appeal monster ban

St Kilda will seek to overturn Lance Collard’s massive nine-week suspension as they attempt to clear his name over his use of a homophobic slur.

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The wait is over for Mason Cox with Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir confirming the former Pie will make his Dockers debut against West Coast this weekend.

CONFIRMED! Mason Cox will make Dockers derby debut

Mason Cox will play his highly anticipated first game for Fremantle during Sunday’s western derby as part of a stacked Dockers team that will also be bolstered by Hayden Young and Michael Frederick.

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Elijah Hollands looked out of sorts during the game.

Fan-filmed footage sparks concern for Elijah Hollands’ welfare

The Carlton midfielder was ‘displaying erratic movements’ during the game and ‘was in a pretty bad way post-match’.

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Tom Morris will make his Seven debut this weekend.

Morris on ‘surreal’ feeling ahead of 7 network debut

One of the most respected voices in the media landscape will make his Channel Seven debut, with Tom Morris officially joining the network’s AFL and cricket stables.

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Zak Butters would be a massive get for Richmond.

The club that should go all-out to sign Butters

A lot of big name clubs are chasing the Port star - who has been in the headlines this week over the umpire sledging controversy - but this team could be the perfect fit.

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JOHNSON: Aussie athletics in a perfect sweet spot

The sprint sensations are just part of a new story being written for Australian sport.

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Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale says he ‘let a lot of people down’ during his off-season cheating scandal.

Lachie Neale breaks silence on bombshell scandal that rocked AFL

The Brisbane star has spoken about the drama for the first time, and made a deeply personal admission.

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Adelaide are offering skipper Jordan Dawson “appropriate care and support” after the tragic death of his brother Jaryd.

Crows offer Dawson ‘care and support’ after brother’s death

Adelaide are offering skipper Jordan Dawson ‘appropriate care and support’ after the tragic death of his brother Jaryd.

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Ross Lyon has hit out at the AFL tribunal.

'It's a firestorm': Saints coach on tribunal furore

St Kilda's coach Ross Lyon says there's a "firestorm" in the AFL around the tribunal process as other coaches also weigh in on the controversies.

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