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Aaron Naughton receives assistance from Bulldogs trainers after the fall.

Stadium in shock as Bulldogs star stretchered off after ‘extreme’ fall

‘That is horrible, can’t bare to watch that. I think we’ve got it etched in our minds how bad that was.’

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Former Collingwood star Daisy Thomas and former Essendon captain Jobe Watson open up on what it’s like to play on Anzac Day and why it has become the biggest game in the home and away season.

‘What the game stood for’: Dons, Pies greats on Anzac Day

Former Collingwood star Daisy Thomas and former Essendon captain Jobe Watson open up on what it’s like to play on Anzac Day and why it has become the biggest game in the home and away season.

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Lance Collard of the Saints during the 2025 AFL Round 09 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Collingwood Magpies at Optus Stadium on May 8, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos)

Collard receives a reduced ban in partial Saints win

St Kilda has successfully reduced the monster ban handed to West Australian forward Lance Collard for his homophobic slur, with the AFL Appeals Board finding his nine-week ban as ‘crippling’.

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The injury-hit Bulldogs could benefit from a mid-season trade period.

The radical solution to help clubs crippled by injury

When teams lose a major star for the season it hurts the game, but this bold move could help fix that.

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is set to play his first AFL game since 2024 and first in Gold Coast colours. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Tears shed as Jamarra Ugle-Hagan earns Suns debut after 596 days

The former No.1 draft pick has forced his way into the Suns side with an enormous VFL performance.

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Michael Voss speaking today.

Blues have been ‘bullied’ over handling of Hollands: Voss

Michael Voss says he and his staff have been ‘bullied’ over Carlton’s handling of Elijah Hollands, with the Blues coach lashing out at public criticism of the club.

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There are serious concerns about the playing future of Geelong’s Tyson Stengle.

Serious concerns emerge for Geelong forward: ‘Cut off all ties’

A medical model is preventing him from playing and he ‘simply isn’t talking to people closest to him’.

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Ollie Hollands has thanked the AFL community for their support of Elijah

Ollie’s heartfelt message for Blues brother

Elijah Hollands’ fellow Blues brother Ollie has said the Hollands family will be ‘forever grateful’ for the outpouring of love and support for the Carlton player following his hospital admission. 

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Elijah Hollands has been admitted to hospital.

WorkSafe looking into Carlton’s handling of Elijah Hollands

7NEWS understands the watchdog will begin posing questions to the club.

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As she continues to navigate life following her separation from Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale, Jules has revealed her new way of dealing with it.

Jules Neale opens up on ‘trauma’ after ‘crying for an hour’

As she continues to navigate life following her separation from Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale, Jules has revealed her new way of dealing with it.

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Elijah Hollands celebrating a goal earlier this season.

Father of hospitalised Blue posts powerful message of love

The father of Elijah Hollands has posted powerful and emotional words of support amid the Carlton player being admitted to hospital, vowing to “lift him up until he is restored in full.”

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Nick Foot’s outside work has raised questions again.

Questions raised about AFL umpire’s outside work: ‘Bad look’

The fallout to the Zak Butters umpire abuse saga has taken an ‘ironic’ twist.

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Michael Voss with Elijah Hollands last Thursday night.

Carlton footballer admitted to hospital

Carlton’s Elijah Hollands has been admitted to hospital in the wake of his mental health issue from last Thursday night’s game against Collingwood, the club says.

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Zak Butters celebrates a goal at the weekend.

Power star Butters CLEARED after ‘error of law’

Port Adelaide’s acting captain Zak Butters has had his fine scrapped, with the Power launching a successful appeal. Get the details here.

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Former football great Barry Cable has been found not guilty of child sex abuse charges. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Former football legend found not guilty of child sex abuse

Former Australian Rules football great Barry Cable has been found not guilty of a slew of historical child sexual abuse accusations.

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