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Christian Petracca and wife Bella are expecting their first child.

AFL superstar announces major life update

It’s capped off a stellar start to the year for the midfielder.

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Michael Maguire post match.

I fear for the Broncos players after that loss

Brisbane’s NRL title defence is in shambles and Madge Maguire knows only one way to respond.

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James Hird at the weekend.

Bombers should face facts: Hird is not the man for the job

Essendon need to stop looking in the rear view mirror and finally make a break from the past.

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West Coast stars Milan Murdock and Harley Reid celebrate a goal.

From bullied to bullies: Eagles beat up on lowly Bombers

Finals still may be a few arms lengths away, but West Coast’s 30-point win against Essendon has all but assured they’re no longer wooden spoon contenders.

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Harley Reid celebrates his goal.

Goal of the Year contender?! Reid’s ripping show of strength

WATCH: Dash and dare helped Harley Reid snare the 2024 Goal of the Year prize. Strength and craft might help him earn another one this season.

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Lachy Dovaston

Police investigating North Melbourne draftee over late-night incident

Lachy Dovaston and a group of others are being questioned by authorities.

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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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