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Toby Greene: studs up, chest out and jaw jutted, the AFL star has done it his way

The GWS forward has walked a troubled track over the years but when at his brilliant best, like at the weekend, it’s easy to forget anyone else is on the field

The Guardian - AU

Court hears of footballer Shane Tuck’s ‘unrelenting’ distress in years prior to his death

Sister of former AFL player, who suffered chronic brain trauma associated with contact sport, says her brother’s brain ‘was rotting away’ before he took his own life

The Guardian - AU

How Craig McRae’s motley Magpies found ‘flyball’ and built belief

They’re a mix of blithe spirits, father-son thoroughbreds and bargain basement pickups but Collingwood have proved they are united in their ruthlessness

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Magpies right to tout their No.1 status, says Hinkley

Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard warned last weekend that Port Adelaide had better bring their A-Game for Saturday night's AFL blockbuster.

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Freo keeping it low key ahead of Franklin's WA farewell

Fremantle won't be treating Lance Franklin any differently this week as the veteran Sydney forward prepares for his final AFL appearance in his hometown Perth.

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No demons as Lions eye bounce-back win over Cats

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has welcomed the "finals-like" Geelong test that will come a week after the AFL side's loss to the Demons.

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Pressure on Bulldogs ahead of key match with Bombers

Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar is treating every match like a final and coach Luke Beveridge is delighted his players are lifting the standards.

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Blues lose Cripps and Cerra for West Coast clash

Carlton are hopeful Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra will return for next week's match against Collingwood after the pair were ruled out against West Coast.

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Hawks aim to 'take a chunk' out of higher-placed rivals

Hawthorn have struggled for consistency against good teams this AFL season, and coach Sam Mitchell is keen for them to snare some scalps in the final six games.

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Back off Harley Reid, says Eagles coach Adam Simpson

Adam Simpson says critics need to lay off highly rated Harley Reid, following reports this year's likely AFL No.1 draft pick is unwilling to head west.

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Dogs coach Beveridge addresses breaking hand at SCG

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has confirmed he needed surgery to fix a broken hand after a 'clumsy' halftime rev-up.

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Injured Laird out as Crows toss AFL lifeline to Crouch

Adelaide's Rory Laird will miss the clash against Melbourne because of a shoulder injury with the Crows set to recall Matt Crouch.

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Rioli dropped as Tigers 'move on' from phone snub

Richmond interim coach Andrew McQualter says he addressed Maurice Rioli Jr's phone snub with the small forward and it's not a big deal.

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Lion Ashcroft set for high-stakes battle with Geelong

Young gun Will Ashcroft has reflected on his stellar debut AFL campaign ahead of Brisbane's blockbuster against Geelong on Saturday.

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Pies bank on De Goey to prove fitness for Power clash

Collingwood may be without Jordan De Goey for the top-of-the-table clash with Port Adelaide but will welcome back Darcy Cameron and Brody Mihocek from injuries.

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Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy 'hysteria'

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Max Gawn-Brodie Grundy ruck partnership can still thrive and has hit out at "hysterical" commentary.

The Guardian - AU

AFL should limit ‘full contact practice’ to cut brain risk, Shane Tuck inquest told

US expert tells long-delayed hearing into death of former Richmond player that NFL has achieved ‘dramatic’ reduction in head impacts

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Geelong coach Scott calls AFL 'compromised' competition

Geelong coach Chris Scott is no fan of a wildcard weekend, arguing the AFL is already a "compromised" competition.

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Swans' Parker relieved over AFL tribunal's Rampe call

AFL players are supportive of the league's attempts to protect their heads but Sydney's Luke Parker believes there is still scope for some accidental contact.

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Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ahead of a grudge match with St Kilda, Brett Ratten has fired back at Saints legend Nick Riewoldt's critique of his time coaching the AFL club.

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Dockers ponder how to fill Sean Darcy ruck void

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy will miss at least two weeks with an ankle injury, with coach Justin Longmuir yet to decide how to fill the void.

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Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.

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Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt

St Kilda'have lost four of their past five matches heading into a crucial contest with North Melbourne and are looking for ways to improve their scoring output.

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Captain Steele at a loss for shocking Saints form

St Kilda captain Jack Steele agrees with his coach that the Saints don't deserve to play AFL finals based on their recent poor form.

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Port expect key trio to return to face Collingwood

Port Adelaide expect Charlie Dixon, Trent McKenzie and Jason Horne-Francis to return from injury for their blockbuster against Collingwood.

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