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Dean Cox will coach WA’s State of Origin team.

In Cox we trust! Swans coach to lead WA in State of Origin

Dean Cox says it’s a ‘privilege’ to be unveiled as Western Australia’s coach for next year’s upcoming State of Origin reboot.

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Jason Johannisen has been let go by the Western Bulldogs.

Norm Smith medallist let go after rollercoaster career

The rookie pick became a premiership player and reinvented himself to play in a second grand final.

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Scott, pictured with wife Alex at the Brownlow Medal, is suing his former manager for taking $2.6 million from his investment accounts.

Pendlebury claims ex-manager ‘stole’ $2.6m from him

The former Collingwood captain has made the bombshell allegation in a Victorian court as it was revealed how he discovered the alleged theft.

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Bailey Smith will need to clean up his social media act.

Geelong warned to rein in Smith’s antics or face action

The AFL has reportedly warned Geelong to rein in polarising star midfielder Bailey Smith or face the consequences, fed up with the All-Australian’s social media antics.

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Zach Merrett with Harry Sheezel

Zach Merrett spotted training in enemy territory after failed trade

The Essendon captain and another superstar midfielder were at a rival club alongside several of their players.

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Cameron Guthrie has been delisted by Geelong.

AFL premiership hero axed in sad end to Geelong career

The club champion managed just 10 games in the past three years due to a variety of injuries.

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Clayton Oliver joined the Giants in this year’s trade period.

Clayton Oliver slammed for ‘incredibly stupid’ act

The Giants might already have a ‘fair bit of a buyer’s remorse’ for the recruitment.

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Mason Cox has announced his own delisting.

AFL premiership hero announces own axing in emotional video

The 34-year-old thanked fans as he revealed his time at the club is over.

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Jy Simpkin says footy has taken a toll on his mental health after the loss of two grandparents.

AFL captain bares soul in first statement on failed trade talks

‘Over the past 24 months footy has taken a toll on my mental health, especially with losing two loved ones this year.’

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Christian Petracca in his new threads.

The 'scary' Sun Petracca can't wait to play with

Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca can't wait to play with boom youngster Bailey Humphrey and believes he can personally reach another level at the Suns.

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Influencer Tammy Hembrow has taken a veiled swipe at Bailey Smith during a podcast interview.

Tammy Hembrow takes veiled swipe at Bailey Smith with fresh claim

The millionaire influencer had just one unkind word to sum up the man she recently dated.

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The Merretts have made a blunt first comment since Essendon stood firm at the deadline.

Wife’s four-word reaction to failed trade as rival takes public jab

The Merretts have made a blunt first comment since Essendon stood firm at the deadline.

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Charlie Curnow will by Sydney’s focal point.

AFL stars are turning their backs on Victoria’s footy bubble

SOPHIE GANNON: If this trade period has shown us anything, it’s that the inner-Melbourne bubble has lost its sparkle and some of the league’s biggest players want out. 

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Sydney Swans recruit Charlie Curnow poses in his new club colours on Thursday. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Curnow opens up on Voss relationship, Swans move

Charlie Curnow has appeared in Sydney colours for the first time, declaring his relationship with Michael Voss hasn't changed despite his AFL trade move.

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CallumAh Chee is staying at Brisbane after a trade to Adelaide failed to materialise. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Adelaide list boss takes thinly veiled swipe at Brisbane

Justin Reid has made an implicit suggestion about the premiers after a breakdown in negotiations.

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