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Jasmine Garner and Breanna Koenen with the AFLW Cup and Kate McCarthy.

AFL accused of dodgy act on eve of AFLW grand final

Outspoken Channel Seven commentator Kate McCarthy has not held back as she detailed the biggest problem with the decider.

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Mason Cox has admitted to being ‘shocked’ by his Collingwood axing.

Mason Cox still in the dark over Collingwood axing: ‘Shocked’

‘I think there’s still probably a lot of detail I’d love to know around the whole subject.’

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Nic Martin will miss the entire 2026 season.

AFL star’s 2026 season over before it even started

The gun midfielder has already turned attention to 2027 as he deals with the shattering news.

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Emma Kearney and Courtney Hodder.

The rivalry that is taking the AFLW to the next level

GEORGIE PARKER: This grand final is another chapter in the fierce battle between these titanic heavyweights and its the best thing that could be happening for the sport.

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Tom Barrass has declared WA’s players will treat State of Origin seriously.

Barrass declares WA will throw everything at Origin

Despite State of Origin’s return falling in the middle of the AFL’s pre-season, WA’s Tom Barrass has declared the Sandgropers will treat their clash with Victoria with total seriousness.

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Former AFL umpire Michael Pell is among those charged.

Fifth person charged over alleged Brownlow betting plot

A fifth man has been charged over an alleged suspicious Brownlow Medal betting ring, which included a former AFL umpire who is facing additional charges.

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Zach Merrett’s reign as Essendon captain is over.

Zach Merrett’s reign as Essendon captain officially over

The Bombers have spun the announcement as his decision following the failed trade saga.

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North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has won the AFLW's best-and-fairest award.

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best and fairest

North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has earned reward for a record-breaking season by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.

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Port Adelaide have explained their move to draft zero players.

AFL club a laughing stock after drafting zero players

Even their own social media team saw the funny side, but the list boss has explained the curious move.

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Willem Duursma is presented with his Eagles jumper by Harley Reid.

The Eagle has landed! Duursma locked in as top pick

Willem Duursma says it’s ‘a dream come true’ to be snapped up with the first pick of the draft and be on his way to West Coast, while the Eagles snared a fellow Victorian with their second selection.

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Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson.

Adam Simpson set to land new job at Victorian club

The premiership coach will relocate to Melbourne ahead of the 2026 season.

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A pre-season training mishap has left Essendon's Nic Martin facing another knee reconstruction. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Essendon star sent for scans on injured knee

The 24-year-old will meet with a surgeon this week to discuss what he does next.

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Nick Daicos famously suffered cramping in last year’s Round Zero loss to GWS.

The AFL should throw in the towel on Round Zero

GEORGIE PARKER: The fact there is now a game in Melbourne shows what an utter failure the concept has become.

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