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Ross Lyon has apologised to his club’s Indigenous players.

Ross Lyon issues emotional apology for ‘casual racism’ comment

The coach offered to consider his position after hurting his Indigenous players with the remark.

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Western Bulldogs star forward Aaron Naughton is shaping to be available to face Fremantle.

Naughton shaping to face Fremantle after training on Monday

Western Bulldogs star forward Aaron Naughton is shaping to be available to face Fremantle on Friday night after surviving Thursday night’s scary tumble virtually unscathed.

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Play was halted and called back in a controversial moment on Sunday.

AFL BACKFLIP: League changes review rule amid Eagles blunder

AFL football boss Greg Swann says the league will alter its policy around the score review process after it cost West Coast a goal in controversial circumstances on Sunday.

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A fresh social media post by the woman at the centre of cheating allegations has reignited controversy after Lachie Neale’s relationship breakdown with wife Jules.

Lachie Neale affair scandal deepens after latest post

A fresh social media post by the woman at the centre of cheating allegations has reignited controversy after Lachie Neale’s relationship breakdown with wife Jules.

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Jordan Dawson and Joel Selwood share an embrace before the Adelaide-Brisbane clash.

Grieving AFL champions share powerful embrace after family tragedies

Joel Selwood has revealed what Jordan Dawson said to him in their quiet conversation before the game.

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Lachie Neale carries daughter Piper out to the MCG for his milestone game.

Lions forced to delete ‘awkward’ post after Jules Neale hits out

The concerned mum received plenty of support before Brisbane took action.

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West Coast were smashed against St Kilda.

Mind-boggling review least of Eagles’ problems in belting

A controversial goal to St Kilda will be the biggest talking point of an unmemorable contest under the roof at Marvel Stadium, however, it will be the least of West Coast coach Andrew McQualter’s worries.

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Rowan Marshall celebrates

Andrew McQualter responds to horror AFL score review debacle

The AFL Score Review is under massive scrutiny after one of the most bizarre calls we have ever seen during West Coast’s game against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium. Now Andrew McQualter has had his say.

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Ollie Hollands has been given support by Carlton after being withdrawn from the Dockers match. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

In a good space: Blues wrap arms around Ollie Hollands

Carlton coach Michael Voss says his team's fighting display against Fremantle was an important step forward following the club's tough week in the spotlight.

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The AFL has handled Lance Collard’s case poorly.

Whether Collard slur is common in footy is beside the point

On the cricket field, I didn’t much care for someone calling me names of all sorts, and I’ve heard them all, because to me I just didn’t care and didn’t let it bother me. But there’s always been a line.

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Luke Jackson celebrates a goal.

Dockers stick to the script to make it six wins in a row

Fremantle were expected to beat Carlton and their big names were all expected to shine, and both of those things came true in front of a huge home crowd at Optus Stadium.

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Ollie Hollands won’t play against Fremantle.

Blues withdraw Ollie Hollands from Fremantle Dockers game

Carlton have withdrawn Ollie Hollands from tonight’s game against Fremantle, deciding it is in his best interests to not play after an emotional week for his family.

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Scott Pendlebury wound back the clock.

Pendles buries Bombers with all-time performance

Evergreen Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has etched himself into Anzac Day folklore, winning a record fourth medal in arguably his finest performance ever as the Magpies blew Essendon in a 77-point win.

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