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Willem Duursma embraces Elliot Yeo after West Coast’s win on Sunday.

Duursma’s Rising Star nod gives Eagles 22-year first

Willem Duursma has been recognised for a stunning start to his AFL career with this week’s Rising Star nod – and he’s helped West Coast achieve a feat not seen since before he was born.

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Three-time premiership player Don Prestia and another AFL star deny any involvement in a brawl. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.

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Former AFL player Nick Stevens has been found guilty of 14 fraud offences after four trials. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

Former AFL player locked up after jury reaches guilty verdict

Following three abandoned trials, the 200-gamer is now set to serve time behind bars.

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West Coast won consecutive games for the first time in almost two years.

How spirited young Eagles can build off a win like this

West Coast have won two on the trot already doubling their 2025 win total. And while West Coast’s two-point win might not look like much on paper, context matters.

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North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri (c) will front the AFL tribunal on Monday evening. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Kangaroo to face tribunal's wrath over blood-smearing

A lengthy suspension seemingly awaits North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri when he faces the AFL tribunal for wiping blood on Essendon captain Andrew McGrath's face.

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Tess and Ben Crosley have been spotted together in public for the first time since the Neale marriage saga.

Tess and ex-husband captured during stone cold exchange

The woman at the centre of AFL star Lachie Neale’s split from wife Jules has been spotted in public with her ex-husband for the first time since the scandal erupted. 

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Kylie Minogue will perform at this year’s AFL grand final.

AFL locks in Aussie icon for grand final entertainment: ‘So excited’

The big news comes fresh after the league confirmed the traditional start time.

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The MCG is set for a major upgrade and AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the grand final may have to be moved.

Shock as AFL suddenly announces grand final start time: ‘Wow’

The league has made the call to end ‘the timeslot debate for another two years’.

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Tristan Xerri is under fire for wiping his blood on Andy McGrath.

Kangaroos ruck in hot water for wiping blood on Bombers skipper

Tristan Xerri will be scrutinised by the AFL for appearing to take a heated fracas a step too far.

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Fremantle beat Richmond.

Treacy bursts open dam wall as Dockers destroy Tigers

Fremantle beat Richmond comfortably thanks to a dominant second half - and it could have been much bigger if not for being off-target in front of goal.

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Lance Collard in action for the Saints last season.

WA Saint to be probed for alleged homophobic slur

St Kilda’s Lance Collard is being investigated for an alleged homophobic slur, just two years after copping a six-match ban.

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A fresh development has emerged in the fallout from Lachie and Jules Neale’s split, as attention again turns to Tess Crosley.

Update in Lachie Neale affair saga

A fresh development has emerged in the fallout from Lachie and Jules Neale’s split, as attention again turns to Tess Crosley.

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Scott Pendlebury has gone down with an Achilles scare.

Pendlebury scare as record-breaking game thrown into doubt

The Collingwood champion has gone down just four weeks short of drawing level with Brent Harvey.

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Tommy Sheridan knocked himself out in his sleep and had to be rushed to hospital.

AFL player turned podcaster rushed to hospital: ‘Horror’

The popular larrikin thought ‘this could be it’ after getting knocked out in his sleep.

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Tom Atkins kicked the ball out of bounds but avoided giving away the free kick after an incorrect call by the umpires.

AFL issues eye-opening statement on dramatic Geelong free kick

Adelaide fans’ worst nightmare has been confirmed, with the league admitting to a flaw in its review process.

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