A Collingwood player bends down with his hands on the ball as he tries to burst free as three GWS defenders watch.
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Five quick hits — A maligned Collingwood superstar dominates, but an injury hits the Pies at the wrong time

Collingwood has prevailed in a preliminary final for the ages, beating GWS by a point as Jordan De Goey lit up a packed MCG. But…

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Tigers great Cotchin calls time on decorated career, Cats hero Smith to hang up boots

The AFL will farewell two multiple-premiership winners at the end of the season, with Richmond’s Trent Cotchin and Geelong’s Isaac Smith announcing their retirements. Key…

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Inspirational Kangaroos veteran calls time on AFL career

Ben Cunnington will retire from the AFL this Saturday, almost a year to the day since he returned to the senior side after beating cancer…

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Hannah Ewings stands with her hands on her hips looking despondent.
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After a ‘messy’ year, the time has come for the AFL to go all-in on AFLW’s future

Holding two AFLW seasons in one year was always going to be messy. When season six ended with the sealing of an Adelaide Crows dynasty…

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Adelaide AFL star Taylor Walker roars and punches the air in celebration after kicking a last-minute goal.
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Who stands up in clutch time in the AFL?

The most clutch moments of AFL history are among the most memorable. From “Leo Barry, you star” to Barry Breen’s match-winning behind, those who step…

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Josh Kennedy holds the premiership cup above his head in front of Swans fans, while wearing sunglasses and a backwards cap
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Sydney’s Josh Kennedy calls time on illustious career after another hamstring injury

Sydney Swans champion Josh Kennedy has called time on his illustrious AFL career, days after suffering another hamstring injury. Key points: Josh Kennedy injured his…

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Former Richmond player able to pursue damages claim against AFL club, despite time limit passing

Former AFL player Ty Zantuck will be able to pursue his claim for damages against the Richmond Football Club after a Supreme Court justice granted…

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Jordan De Goey looks dejected as he leaves the field
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Collingwood star Jordan De Goey granted personal leave, no time frame on return to play

Controversial Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has been given personal leave by the AFL club, with no time frame set on his return. Key points:…

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Footballer jailed for ‘thuggery’ over broken jaw loses bid to serve time at home

A B-grade suburban footballer jailed for breaking a grand final opponent’s jaw in an act of “senseless violence” has failed in his bid to serve…

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AFL grand final border breacher pleads guilty in NT court, avoids more jail time

A Melbourne man who breached COVID travel laws and falsified documents to attend the AFL grand final in Perth last year has avoided more jail…

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