AFL

Sydney have returned to the top of the AFL ladder with an eight-point win over North in Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Heeney shines as Swans hold off plucky Kangas

AFL ladder leaders Sydney have held off North Melbourne in an entertaining contest under the Marvel Stadium roof, with Isaac Heeney kicking three goals.

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Brisbane star Lachie Neale has revealed that Carlton players were attempting some curious psychological warfare.

Lachie Neale spills on Carlton’s twisted mind game

The unexpected scenes at the Gabba sparked some very curious on-field chatter.

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West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared he wants the Eagles to be the team in which Scott Pendlebury and Collingwood face in his remarkable milestone match.

‘I hope it’s against us’: Mini wants Pendlebury game

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared he wants the Eagles to be the team Scott Pendlebury and Collingwood face in his remarkable milestone match.

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Violence charges have been withdrawn against Steven May and Dion Prestia.

AFL stars have violence charges dropped

Allegations two AFL premiership players were involved in a Boxing Day brawl have been withdrawn by police, after new witnesses came forward.

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Michael Frederick came up big late.

Freo show premiership wares with stunning victory over Hawks

Justin Longmuir this week said his team had nothing to prove. Well, they just proved they have plenty of premiership credentials by unleashing an astonishing late burst to overcome Hawthorn in dramatic style.

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Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Last week the AFL ‘fixed’ the draft, but there is a much bigger problem at play they need to address ASAP.

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Koby Evans has received a four-match ban.

WA youngster cops huge ban for homophobic slur

Brisbane Lions’ WA youngster Koby Evans has copped a hefty suspension for using a homophobic slur.

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Mark Keane has returned home to be with his family following the death of his brother Vinny.

Adelaide Crows mourning death of Irish star’s brother

The Crows are rallying around another much-loved teammate following a family tragedy.

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Chris Fagan wants to move on from the off-field drama that has stained Brisbane's win over Essendon. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.

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Scott Pendlebury has been described as selfish by some but coach Craig McRae couldn't disagree more.

‘Least selfish person in our team’: McRae defends Pendles

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has mounted a staunch defence of Scott Pendlebury as the star veteran prepares to break the VFL/AFL games record.

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Julia Robinson of the Maroons and Yasmin Meakes of the Blues embrace following game one of the Women's State of Origin series.

PARKER: AFL needs to understand visibility matters

NRLW State of Origin shows the AFLW what is possible when matches are given clear air, writes Georgie Parker.

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Marcus Bontempelli is battling knee and heel complaints.

Bontempelli’s secret second injury revealed: ‘He wants to play’

The Bulldogs star has been openly battling a knee complaint - while hiding a bigger concern.

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