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Pat Voss has apologised for his cry baby taunt.

Pat Voss issues public apology for cry baby taunt: ‘I had no idea’

The polarising Docker insists he didn’t know the full context behind the controversial act.

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Dustin Martin is set to return to the field in Port Douglas.

Dustin Martin locks in long-awaited footy comeback

The AFL legend will suit up for a local team in a ‘truly special’ occasion.

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The AFL grand final could be shifted to twilight this year.

AFL ‘strongly targeting’ Aussie icon for twilight grand final

The league are reportedly set to make a major change to this year’s showpiece event.

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Bobby Hill alongside Eddie Betts at Collingwood training on Monday.

Flag hero makes happy return to Pies

There’s still a long road back for the Collingwood premiership hero but he made a colossal step on Monday morning.

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The Eagles grabbed their first win of 2026.

New breed of Eagles deliver drought-breaking victory

It might’ve been his 25th game at the helm, but West Coast’s 17-point win over North Melbourne felt like the highly-anticipated unveiling of the Andrew McQualter era.

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There were wild scenes on the stroke of three-quarter time.

WATCH: Roos defender facing ban after CLOBBERING Harley

North Melbourne’s Charlie Comben is set to face Match Review scrutiny for a brawl-sparking crude hit on Harley Reid that the Eagle described as “one straight to the chin”. WATCH IT HERE

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Patrick Voss of the Dockers taunts Harrison Petty.

Petty crime: Dockers star cops misconduct penalty

Fremantle fan favourite Pat Voss has been hit with a misconduct fine for taunting Melbourne defender Harrison Petty in an incident that has divided the footy world.

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Josh Treacy celebrates.

All over in the blink of an eye! Dockers are super starters

Fremantle wanted fans to get to Optus Stadium early on Saturday, and they rewarded those who listened by producing a pulsating first term that set up a big win over Melbourne.

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Pat Voss could be seen making a crying gesture to Harrison Petty.

Patrick Voss taunts opponent with personal ‘crying’ sledge

The antagonist opened up old wounds with a series of questionable acts during a spicy confrontation.

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The Giants are having to wait to put the Bulldogs game behind them, due to lightning in Sydney. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Giants and Saints AFL game delayed

Conditions in Sydney have forced the delay of the AFL clash between the Giants and Saints.

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A strapped-up Christian Petracca watches from the bench as the Suns thrash the Tigers at the MCG.

Petracca hurt as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a comfortable win over Richmond.

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Jonathan Brown pictured with wife Kylie in hospital.

AFL legend Jonathan Brown announces shock brain tumour diagnosis

The footy world has immediately rallied around the 44-year-old and his family.

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Jake Stringer playing in Opening Round.

The AFL needs to face facts and scrap opening round

The experiment has failed, you know it, I know it, now the league just needs to accept it.

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Hawthorn livewire Nick Watson has accused Sydney supporters of throwing soft drink containers at him.

Hawthorn’s ‘Wizard’ accuses Sydney fans of despicable act

Things became immediately ugly after the game and the gun forward is pointing fingers.

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Tom McCartin gave away a crucial free kick and 50m penalty against Hawthorn.

Swans defender called out for blatant flop after costly brain fade

The 26-year-old gifted the lead - and eventually the win - to Hawthorn, and he could be forced to pay up for what he did next.

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