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Sam Mitchell loses his temper during loss to Brisbane.

Sam Mitchell loses temper as Hawks crash to big loss

With the game in the balance, one moment proved too much for the coach.

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Bailey Smith walks off the field after the win over the Western Bulldogs.

Geelong coach defends Bailey Smith over ‘nose beers’ post

The superstar is back in the headlines after making a controversial comment on social media.

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The Adelaide Crows have issued a statement after one of their players allegedly shared an unauthorised picture of a woman.

AFL player reported to police after alleged photo bombshell

The club has issued a statement while the alleged victim has been ‘provided with appropriate support’.

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AFL great Dale Thomas apologised to Chris Fagan on live TV after calling the coach old.

Dale Thomas issues swift apology after accidental insult of coach

The AFL great saw the phone ping on live television and the name quickly caught his eye.

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Bailey Smith collided with the umpire accidentally.

Bailey Smith hit with AFL sanction over umpire incident

The Geelong midfielder has been cited for a mishap in the final few seconds of the game.

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Adam Selwood will be remembered on Wednesday.

Eagles reveal Selwood to be remembered at private service

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) has revealed premiership player Adam Selwood will be remembered at a private funeral service next week.

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Carlton fan Ange Postecoglou sent a simple text to Michael Voss after the Europa League final. (Richard Wainwright / James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

'It doesn't matter': Voss to draw on message from Ange

Michael Voss relished a text from Carlton fan Ange Postecoglou after the Europa League final, explaining there are lessons to learn from the Tottenham manager.

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Kane Cornes and Luke Beveridge share words before Thursday night’s blockbuster.

Inside the frosty exchange between Kane Cornes and Luke Beveridge

Fresh details about the encounter have come to light, including who said what and why.

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Mitch Duncan shouted out his great mate Joel Selwood after the milestone win.

Mitch Duncan moved to tears in tribute to ‘my good mate Joel’

The Cats hero took the focus off his milestone celebrations to send a heartfelt message to Joel Selwood.

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Tom Liberatore and Bailey Smith.

Cats-Dogs fight out epic encounter

Geelong delivered when it mattered most to hold off a fast-finishing Bulldogs in a thrilling Thursday night AFL blockbuster.

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Kane Cornes and Luke Beveridge.

Bevo v Cornes: The two words that set Bulldogs coach off

WATCH THE VIDEO: Kane Cornes has been a vocal supporter of Bailey Smith’s rebirth at the Cats, but that’s not why Luke Beveridge unleashed on him pregame.

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Kane Cornes and Luke Beveridge share words before Thursday night’s blockbuster.

Luke Beveridge and Kane Cornes face off in explosive pre-match ‘confrontation’

An infamously tense relationship picked up with an ‘awkward situation’ before Thursday’s AFL blockbuster.

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Elijah Hollands has taken leave for personal reasons.

AFL young gun takes indefinite leave for the second time in 2025

The 23-year-old has sidelined himself with the support of his club, six weeks after returning to the team.

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Callum Ah Chee’s Lions and Nick Daicos’ Magpies are the two top teams heading into round 11.

These are the only teams that can stop the Lions and Pies

RICHO’S TOP 10: Nearly halfway through the season and the wheat is being separated from the chaff. I think there are only a few teams who can seriously challenge the last two premiers.

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A decorated player, a ruthless coach and an insightful media performer, Robert Walls has been remembered as a ‘big softie’ around his family.

Mourners emotional as Robert Walls says ‘goodbye’ from the grave

The funeral took a stirring twist when grieving friends and family heard from the legend in his own final words.

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