AFL

Eagles and Suns players scuffle.

Tale of two halves as Eagles succumb to Suns in opener

For a half, it was looking like total disaster, but West Coast at least showed some fight to finish in their 59-point loss to Gold Coast.

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Dennis Cometti with his son Mark in 2019.

‘Truly grateful’: Cometti family’s message to footy public

The family of Dennis Cometti say the broadcasting legend would be “humbled and amazed” by the wide-ranging and heartfelt tributes from the footy world following his death earlier this month.

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Liam Ryan's brilliant grab.

Ryan flyin’ again! Ex-Eagle’s early Mark of the Year effort

Liam Ryan has wasted no time in taking to the skies for his new club, with the former Eagle producing an early Mark of the Year contender in St Kilda’s clash with Melbourne. WATCH IT HERE

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Andrew Brayshaw of the Dockers is tackled by Jhye Clark.

Dockers fade as Cats claw their way to round one win

Fremantle won the sprint but lost the marathon, surrendering early ascendancy to open the season with a 10-point loss to Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.

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Luke Sayers says the photo was taken for ‘medical purposes’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Key detail in ex-Carlton boss’ lewd pic battle

A key detail anticipated in a former AFL club boss’s legal battle with his wife over a lewd photo posted on social media has been revealed in court.

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A fan sadly died at the MCG.

Tragedy as supporter dies at MCG during AFL clash

Emergency services rushed to the fan’s seat but could not save him.

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American police released the mugshots of Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald after they were arrested for criminal trespass.

Shock report emerges on AFL stars’ arrest: ‘Plastic baggie’

‘I picked it up and asked what that was and he immediately responded that (it) wasn’t his.’

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Tom Lynch gave away a crucial free kick in the third quarter.

Tigers veteran under fire for ‘unacceptable’ brain fade in narrow defeat

The premiership hero has continued to let his frustration boil over ‘far too often in recent times’.

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Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald USA strive was kept top secret until now.

We can all stop wringing our hands over Hawks’ USA arrest

Hawthorn probably did themselves no favours keeping it secret, but Dylan Moore and Connor MacDonald’s only real crime was stupidity.

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Mr Sayers has denied posting the photo to social media. NewsWire/Martin Ollman.

‘Get out of this one’ claim after lewd post

A former AFL club president has hit back at claims he defamed his wife during an investigation into a lewd photo posted to his social media account.

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Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore won’t be back to lead the Magpies against the Crows.

Pies skipper fails crucial ‘test’ ahead of blockbuster game

Collingwood will take on Adelaide's potent forward line without star defender and captain Darcy Moore, who pulled up short in his bid to return from injury.

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The Tasmania Devils aren't expected to play at Macquarie Point stadium until their second year. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Devils likely face three-year wait for new stadium

A divisive new waterfront AFL stadium was approved by a parliamentary vote in 2025, but its completion date has yet to be firmly locked in.

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Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett is in the Northern Territory to deal with a family issue.

AFL superstar leaves town to deal with deeply ‘sensitive issue’

There are fears he may miss the first game of the year but the club understands ‘the difficult situation’.

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Alastair Clarkson hasn’t been able to turn the fortunes of North Melbourne around and former players are frustrated.

AFL club at war and facing wild implosion: ‘A lot more to this’

Former footballers and officials are ‘frustrated’ and the situation is on the edge.

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Dylan Moore was stripped of his vice-captaincy after he was arrested overseas.

Hawthorn star lifts lid on bombshell arrest and brutal fallout

The 26-year-old says he has let his club and a younger teammate down after a wild night out. 

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