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It’s difficult to pick the competition's best leader, but it’s hard to go past this guy.

While the new Gather Round deal has been confirmed, with the introduction of a player parade, what happens with the AFL State of Origin revival remains unclear.

Collingwood defender Billy Frampton says he was left distressed after realising his tackle on Melbourne's Brody Mihocek caused a neck injury.

EDITORIAL: There was no better location to send off Neale Daniher than the MCG, the scene of so many of his greatest moments, first as a footballer, then as a coach and finally as a campaigner. 

Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee has been ruled out of playing again this season because of a hamstring injury.

Australian football legend Neale Daniher has been farewelled in an emotional state funeral on Wednesday, with hundreds of family and friends among a sea of blue FightMND beanies at the MCG. 

WATCH: Neale Daniher is being honoured at a state funeral service at the MCG following an inspirational life. Watch Seven’s live stream of the event here from 1pm EST.

Gary Ablett Jnr has waltzed into the Australian Football Hall of Fame at his first attempt, as Essendon great Dustin Fletcher also joined the illustrious halls.

Collingwood’s Billy Frampton has been offered a lengthy suspension for his tackle on Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek.

One of the biggest days on the AFL calendar, the Big Freeze at the MCG, was a ratings hit on Monday, reaching 1.43 million on Seven and 7Plus. 

The player was hurt in a tackle and play was held up for 10 minutes before he was taken off the ground and sent to hospital in an ambulance.

West Coast star Reuben Ginbey will not require surgery on his quad injury and could play again this season, in a major boost for the Eagles. 

The MCG has come to a standstill after a scary concussion incident involving Melbourne’s Brody Mihocek in the second quarter of the blockbuster King’s Birthday clash.

GEORGIE PARKER: You’ll often hear people say that sport should stay in its own lane, that football fans ‘just want to watch football’. The King’s Birthday Big Freeze match is proof of what can happen.

Neale Daniher’s courageous battle against motor neurone disease may have ended two weeks ago — but his legacy of fighting what he termed as “The Beast” has carried on in spectacular style.

The 21-year-old’s club has issued a statement as the AFL is once again forced to step in.

West Coast fans left Optus Stadium disappointed with a heart-stopping six-point defeat to an embattled Port Adelaide they expected to beat on Saturday night.