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Riley Thilthorpe’s shot clearly crossed over the line but it bounced back into the field and play continued.

Boos rain down as mid-season rule change immediately backfires

A former coach has accused the AFL of being ‘allowed to do whatever they like’ - and it’s come back to haunt them.

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West Coast have become the latest victims of a resurgent Carlton under interim coach Josh Fraser.

Resurgent Carlton hand lacklustre Eagles the post-bye Blues

West Coast have become the latest victims of a resurgent Carlton under interim coach Josh Fraser, going down by 53 points at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

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James Hird resigned as Essendon coach in 2015 and is in the mix for the current vacant Bombers job. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

The Bombers call that will benefit Hird

Essendon have announced the five-person panel that will pick their next senior coach, with James Hird having made it clear he wants to have the role again.

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Cam Rayner has kicked three goals in an important win for Brisbane at home against Sydney.

Awakened Lions torment Swans yet again in Gabba masterclass

The Lions, two-time defending AFL premiers, have sent a message at the Gabba as they shut down the second-placed Sydney for a third-successive win.

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Ex-AFL umpire Michael Pell will stand trial accused of fraud over Brownlow Medal betting. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-umpire committed to stand trial on Brownlow fraud

A former AFL umpire and two others have been committed to stand trial over an alleged Brownlow Medal betting fraud after failing to get their charges dropped.

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Tom De Koning, Liam Ryan and Hugo Garcia.

The best thing going for the Saints right now

St Kilda are not where they had hoped they would be at this point of the season, but fans should be patient as they are capable of great things

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Popular AFL identity Tony Modra is on the improve after a near-fatal accident a week ago.

Promising update for AFL icon Modra after near-fatal crash

A close friend of Tony Modra has provided an update on the AFL great’s condition after he suffered severe facial injuries when a fallen tree branch crashed through the windshield of a truck he was driving.

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Popular AFL identity Tony Modra is on the improve after a near-fatal accident a week ago. (Morgan Sette/AAP PHOTOS)

'Out of the worst': AFL great Modra on the mend

A close friend of Tony Modra says the AFL great is "out of the worst" after suffering severe facial injuries in a freak accident a week ago.

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Kane Cornes on Seven's Unfiltered.

Cornes opens up on why he ‘hated’ playing AFL footy

Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes has opened up on the crippling anxiety he felt as an AFL player, revealing he hated playing football.

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Brody Mihocek has spoken for the first time since his neck injury.

‘Rest of my life’: Mihocek’s biggest fear after injury

Melbourne key forward Brody Mihocek feared he’d never walk again when he was crushed in a confronting tackle during the King’s Birthday clash with Collingwood earlier this month. 

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Errol Gulden will play his first game since round one.

Errol as good as Guld-en ahead of return

Sydney coach Dean Cox admits it’s exciting to have Errol Gulden back as the Swans prepare to land another blow to Brisbane’s threepeat dreams.

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Sam Mitchell says he is happy as Hawthorn coach and that contract talks are going well. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Mitchell addresses speculation over his coaching future

Sam Mitchell has been linked to a shock move to Tasmania or Carlton amid his contract negotiations with the Hawks.

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Gold Coast Suns gun midfielder Touk Miller (left) appeared has broken up with fitness influencer and Only Fans creator Stephanie Keenan (right) after just ten days together.

‘That was quick’: AFL couple splits after just TEN DAYS

A star AFL player is heading back to splitsville, with his first public relationship since his ex-wife coming to an abrupt end after only ten days.

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Tony Modra was in a truck crash on Thursday.

Modra family release statement after Tony’s positive update

Tony Modra’s wife Erica has released a statement of behalf of the Modra family after the former Adelaide and Fremantle star’s truck crash. SEE THE FULL STATEMENT

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Rory Lobb's (r) two goals helped the Bulldogs beat a St Kilda side also counting their injuries. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Brave St Kilda lose key duo in loss to Bulldogs

St Kilda co-captain Jack Sinclair and ruckman Tom De Koning have suffered significant injuries in the Saints' 22-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs.

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Cooper Trembath and the Kangaroos have taken care of Richmond at the MCG. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Kangaroos hold on for scrappy AFL win over Tigers

North Melbourne have beaten Richmond in a forgettable match that gives them back-to-back wins and boosts their tilt for a finals return.

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