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Inspirational skipper Patrick Cripps led the Blues off the MCG after kicking the match-winning goal. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Captain Cripps makes his mark as Blues turn Cat-killers

Josh Fraser has three wins from three games as Carlton's interim coach after Patrick Cripps kicked the match-winning goal in a thrilling victory over Geelong.

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Sam Flanders is set for a stint on the sidelines.

‘Pathetic’ Saints’ record nightmare worsens as star stopped in his tracks

The injury flattened St Kilda further with players bracing for a ‘proper cooking’ from Ross Lyon.

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James Hird wants to lead the Bombers again.

Will King James’ return to the throne usher in a new empire?

Brad Scott is the latest fall guy for the Bombers’ woes, but I do have concerns over James Hird coming back to the club.

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Neale Daniher helped raised millions of dollars to fight the disease he call 'the Beast'. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

Details on the state funeral service for Neale Daniher have been revealed, with the public invited to farewell the AFL playing and coaching great at the MCG.

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Ex-Essendon board member and current interim coach Dean Solomon won't consider the full-time job.

Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Bombers job

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.

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Alastair Clarkson has admitted the club is interested in Zak Butters.

Alastair Clarkson confirms interest in rival superstar

The North Melbourne coach has made a big admission after being spotted outside of Victoria.

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Neale Daniher and Jai Arrow

The one shining light out of Arrow’s heartbreak

It’s been one of the hardest weeks in Aussie sport, after Jai Arrow’s shock MND diagnosis came just days before Neale Daniher’s death.

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Clayton Oliver is thriving in his new colours. Phil Hillyard

‘Win-win’: Dees open on up on Oliver battle

Steven King says Melbourne’s midfield must answer the challenge collectively against former teammate Clayton Oliver.

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Kevin Sheedy says he will not actively campaign for James Hird to return as the club’s coach.

Sheedy not ‘pushing Hird’s barrow’ but would support return

Kevin Sheedy says he will not actively campaign for the return of James Hird, but the revered Essendon coach remains firm in his belief the club legend is the best man to lead the Bombers.

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James Hird says he wants to coach Essendon again.

AFL HQ grumbling as James Hird does shock Essendon coach backflip

‘The club hasn’t been performing well and that’s distressing for me.’

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James Hird is plotting a comeback.

‘I’d definitely say yes’: Hird confirms interest in Bombers

The biggest spectre lingering over the future of Essendon has confirmed his interest in righting the ship, with James Hird saying he would coach again.

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Brad Scott says the Bombers should have respected Merrett’s trade wishes.

Scott whacks Bombers culture and Merrett treatment

A ‘blindsided’ Brad Scott has taken a parting shot at his former club over the Zach Merrett saga, saying the Bombers should have facilitated a trade.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers speaks to the players at the break during the round 10 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Walyalup (Fremantle Dockers) at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 17, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Dons refuse to rule out Hird as coach

Essendon president Andrew Welsh wouldn’t offer a definitive answer on whether James Hird could be a potential replacement for sacked coach Brad Scott.

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Neale Daniher brought football into the fold in his battle against motor neurone disease.

AFL ‘need to fast-track’ Daniher’s Hall of Fame induction

Calls are growing for Neale Daniher to be immediately inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame after the legendary figure lost his long-running battle with motor neurone disease.

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