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Jordan Dawson said his bother's death has left a hole in his heart.

‘My hero’: AFL captain breaks silence on brother’s death

Adelaide Crows captain Jordan Dawson has issued a heartbreaking statement about his brother Jaryd, saying his death has left a ‘hole in my heart’.

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Jye Amiss had a big gane.

Clutch one week, dominant the next: JL thrilled for Amiss

Jye Amiss’ dominant five-goal haul during Sunday’s western derby just one week after his clutch goal against Collingwood was reward for his efforts over many years, according to Justin Longmuir.

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Jordan Clark celebrates a goal.

Air Jordan! Dashing defender snares Glendinning-Allan Medal

Jordan Clark has long had the wood over West Coast - and now he’s got a Glendinning-Allan Medal to add to his superb record against Fremantle’s cross-town rivals. SEE THE FULL MEDAL VOTING

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Brisbane Lions player Lachie Neale has spoken on life now his ex and kids live in WA.

Neale’s co-parenting confession months after shock split

The revelation about their kids come just days after he publicly addressed the scandal for the first time. 

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Elijah Hollands has been ruled out of Carlton’s clash with Fremantle next week.

Carlton boss shares Elijah Hollands update as next step confirmed

The Blues have revealed their investigation has widened in a bid to get to the bottom of the situation.

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Jordan Dawson was watching on as the fans paid tribute.

Emotional scenes as fans pay tribute to grief-stricken skipper

The Adelaide captain was watching from the stands, just three days after the tragic death of his brother.

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Zak Butters was put on report by Nick Foot for abusive language.

No room for common sense in sport’s combative new world

What we’ve seen this week at the AFL Tribunal isn’t really about what was said on the field. It’s about how we handle conflict in sport now — and, more broadly, how we seem to struggle with it in society. 

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Sam Darcy’s season is over after suffering a ruptured ACL.

Heartbreak for Sam Darcy as scans confirm ruptured ACL

The young gun’s knee injury headlined the most ‘traumatic’ night of Luke Beveridge’s career.

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Lucas Camporeale is in hospital after suffering a kidney laceration in the VFL.

Son-of-gun in hospital as famous family suffers brutal double blow

The club has issued a statement about the twin brothers in what has been a very ‘rough 24 hours’.

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Essendon president Andrew Welsh was involved in a citizen’s arrest on the Gold Coast.

Essendon president stuns onlookers during ‘chaotic’ citizen’s arrest

Witnesses were amazed when a ute crashed into a bus stop and an unlikley hero came out of nowhere.

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Fears are escalating for AFL future of much-loved veteran Tom Liberatore after he suffered another concussion injury in the game against Geelong.
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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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