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GWS have stunned the Dockers with a win in Canberra.

The streak is dead! GWS produce giant upset over Dockers

Dreams of Fremantle going through the rest of the season without a loss are well and truly over after GWS produced an emphatic victory in Canberra that left the Dockers searching for answers.

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Jai Culley and Eugenie Templin announce pregnancy after their Hawaii engagement.

Former West Coast Eagles star to become dad for first time

It comes after the Melbourne midfielder proposed to his long-term girlfriend on a romantic holiday in Hawaii.

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Lachie Neale has spoken at length about his playing future.

Neale reveals the real reasons he would leave the Lions

Lachie Neale has opened up on his playing future amid the rampant speculation about where he will continue his AFL career - and why he could return to WA.

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Nicky Winmar has been found guilty of assault charges after attacking a woman in northern Victoria. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL great Nicky Winmar guilty of smashing woman's head

Former St Kilda footballer Nicky Winmar has dropped his head into his hands after being found guilty of an attack which left a woman fearing for her life.

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Brisbane star Lachie Neale watches on as Cats fans have their say.

Doctor intervenes after Neale cops ‘advice from the locals’

The spray only made things worse for the dual Brownlow medallist after being ordered off for a concussion test.

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An AFL mid-season tournament is a very bad idea.

This has to be the silliest idea suggested in a long time

The AFL has outdone itself this time with this proposal, but it’s only one of four things that are driving me a bit mad right now.

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Bailey Smith has credited cognitive behavioural therapy for his newfound temperament in 2026.

‘Best father’: Bailey Smith’s powerful personal vow

The deep-thinking AFL midfielder has opened up on the deeply personal motivation driving him to confront his flaws and become the man he wants to be.

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James Hird resigned as Essendon coach in 2015. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

It’s on! Hird officially enters Bombers coaching race

James Hird and Essendon president Andrew Welsh have spoken, as the Bombers step up the search for their new AFL coach next season.

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St Kilda have expressed their interest in securing the services of Lions superstar Lachie Neale. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

'Aura': Wilkie backs Lyon for Saints recruiting coup

St Kilda co-captain Callum Wilkie says coach Ross Lyon is very good at convincing people, as the club tries to pull off a major recruiting coup.

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Nick Watson, who kicked three goals against GWS, will miss Hawthorn's clash with Melbourne. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Hawthorn star ruled out of crunch Melbourne clash

Hawthorn star Nick Watson, who sits equal second in the Coleman Medal, will miss the Hawks' clash with Melbourne in Launceston due to a hamstring injury.

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Jordan Lewis is stretchered off the ground after he was knocked out in a 2010 match.  (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

'Disappointed': Lewis critical of AFL over concussion

The year after Jordan Lewis was knocked out during a 2010 match, but still returned to the field that day, the AFL passed tougher concussion guidelines.

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Fremantle now own the longest winning streak of any of WA’s major sporting clubs.

Dockers make WA history by toppling Suns in slugfest

Fremantle have extended their record-setting run of victories by toppling Gold Coast by 51 points and set the longest winning streak in the history of any of the State’s major sporting clubs in the process.

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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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