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Justin Longmuir addressing his Dockers players last weekend.

Dockers coach addresses Sydney assault investigation

Justin Longmuir says it was ‘surprising’ to learn of several Sydney players being investigated over an alleged sexual assault, but doesn’t feel the need to remind his own team members of their obligations.

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Josh Fraser (right) wowed the Blues coaching panel with his presentation as well as his results. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

Blues hail Fraser after naming him as full-time coach

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has given an insight into why Josh Fraser was chosen as the Blues' full-time senior coach.

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Sydney Swans head coach Dean Cox has spoken publicly for the first time since police launched an investigation into an alleged assault involving ‘several’ of the club’s players. 

Swans coach and captain speak as police issue update

Sydney Swans head coach Dean Cox has spoken publicly for the first time since police launched an investigation into an alleged assault involving ‘several’ of the club’s players. 

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CEO Matthew Pavlich and Swans bosses face a call on standing down players in a sexual assault probe. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

Swans players face axe amid alleged sex assault probe

Several Sydney AFL players are under investigation regarding an alleged sexual assault and the Swans are facing a call on whether to stand them down.

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Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner.

Five Swans players assisting police investigation revealed

More details from the alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel have emerged.

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Sydney CEO Matthew Pavlich says the club is “shocked and disappointed” as police investigate an alleged sexual assault involving Swans players.

‘Shocked and disappointed’: Swans CEO on alleged incident

Sydney CEO Matthew Pavlich says the club is ‘shocked and disappointed’ as police investigate an alleged sexual assault involving Swans players.

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Jacob van Rooyen takes Aliir Aliir

Demons to appeal star forward’s ban

Melbourne will head to the AFL Tribunal in an attempt to have star spearhead Jacob van Rooyen cleared for finals.

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Cooper Duff-Tytler attempts a mark.

Is the season over yet?! Eagles’ lengthy drought rolls on

For the fourth time in as many seasons, West Coast have endured a double-digit losing streak, with Greater Western Sydney smashing the hapless Eagles to hand them their 10th straight defeat.

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Fremantle have made it a perfect season in Perth.

Dockers anchor down top spot, earn dual home finals

Fremantle have made it a perfect season in Perth and won the minor premiership with a tough victory over Adelaide on a night where they showed plenty guts and character.

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Giants coach Adam Kingsley is purely focused on avenging his side’s loss to West Coast in round 10.

Kingsley focusing on Eagles amid Greene exit rumours

Giants coach Adam Kingsley has conceded Sunday’s clash with West Coast could be a home farewell for skipper Toby Greene but is adamant focus remains on avenging his side’s loss to the Eagles in round 10.

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Bailey Smith has been left hiding his face after the Collingwood star took aim at the Geelong player’s mirror selfie saga.

‘Shots fired’: Daicos rips into Smith over dating life

Bailey Smith has been left hiding his face after the Collingwood star took aim at the Geelong player’s mirror selfie saga.

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Taylor Walker of the Crows celebrates kicking his 700th goal.

Loved by all Tex will surely make Hall of Fame

I was a little surprised earlier this week to hear Crows star Taylor ‘Tex’ Walker has announced his retirement at season’s end. I thought the Texan was playing well enough to go around again.

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Collingwood veteran Steele Sidebottom has told his teammates he will retire at end of the AFL season.

Much-loved Collingwood champ makes own call on AFL future

The 35-year-old has told his teammates the news after the club made it clear was his decision.

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Jake Kolodjashnij's future is unclear after he was ruled out of playing at any level this weekend. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Cats coach refuses to speculate on defender's future

Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he wants to respect Jake Kolodjashnij's privacy and has batted away questions surrounding the Cats' concussion waiver.

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Paul Curtis has made a bizarre revelation about his water intake.

‘I don’t drink water’: AFL star reveals bizarre diet

The legacy of Paul Curtis continues to grow weirder and more legendary, with yet another absurd admission from the forward.

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Jake Kolodjashnij faces an anxious wait as his AFL career is put on hold. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Cats defender's career on hold after concussion row

After naming himself as the player at the centre of a concussion controversy, Geelong's Jake Kolodjashnij is in a "holding pattern" with his career.

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blues players pose for a photo during the round one AFLW match between St Kilda Saints and Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium, on August 9.

Three things I wish people would stop saying about the AFLW

GEORGIE PARKER: The AFLW season is under way, which means we can dust off the same conversations we have every year. Here are three things I wish people would stop saying about the women’s game.

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