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Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit

Tom McCartin will be swung between Sydney's forward and back lines throughout this AFL season, coach Dean Cox says.

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Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief

Port Adelaide are trying to pick up the pieces after suffering the heaviest defeat of Ken Hinkley's coaching tenure in round-one thrashing from Collingwood.

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Bulldogs turn focus to Magpies celebration match

The Western Bulldogs will head into their 100-year celebration match against Collingwood with confidence - but without key players.

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No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power

Dan Houston's Collingwood debut went off without a hitch as the All-Australian defender shone in a statement win over his former club Port Adelaide.

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Longmuir says Freo 'not tough enough' after AFL belting

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir did not mince his words after his team was blown away by Geelong in their season-opening game.

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Headbands rule as Smith, Reid shine in Cats' domination

Fremantle's AFL debutant Murphy Reid kicked four goals in six minutes, while star recruit Bailey Smith shone for Geelong in their thumping AFL win.

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Fagan in awe: 'scratchy' Lions win grand-final rematch

Brisbane have dug deep to defeat Sydney by four points in their AFL grand-final rematch at the SCG, where Zac Bailey kicked four goals.

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Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.

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Lions tread unique path to AFL grand-final rematch

Chris Fagan insists Brisbane will solve the forward-line puzzle created by Joe Daniher's exit, with Darcy Fort given a chance to shine in a grand-final rematch.

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Richmond spearhead Lynch banned for high bump

Richmond are set to be without spearhead Tom Lynch against Port Adelaide after he received a one-match ban for a high bump on Carlton's Tom De Koning.

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Don't jump to conclusions on Cats' AFL audit: Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he's not privy to an audit into third-party player payments at the club but says people shouldn't jump to conclusions.

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Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

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The Crunch: shipping pollution, under the sea – and is the love song dying?

Seafloor mining and ‘shadow fleets’ are explored with striking interactives while data is used to tell a music story with an ‘aha!’ moment

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Uncertainty around future not fazing coach Beveridge

Luke Beveridge is out of contract at season's end but the Western Bulldogs coach says he is OK with that uncertainty.

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AFL blocks Cricket Australia bid to play Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval

Football code has rights to the premier venue from 15 March each year leaving South Australia to host domestic decider at Karen Rolton Oval

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Unsuccessful appeal: AFL won't budge on Shield final

The Sheffield Shield final won't be played at Adelaide Oval after the AFL rejected appeals from cricket and the South Australian government.

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The AFL's 20th team, drugs and Devils: Dillon opens up

Andrew Dillon admits there's an obvious "romantic" option when the time comes for the AFL to add a 20th team, yet it'll be a complex call for multiple reasons.

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Yze realistic after Tigers rally for major AFL upset

Richmond coach Adem Yze says they must thoroughly review their upset win over Carlton, noting there is plenty of room for improvement.

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Voss says Blues lacked fight in stunning AFL loss

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he couldn't be more disappointed after Richmond scored a stunning upset win over the Bluesh on Thursday night.

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Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out

Fremantle will be without five key players when they take on Geelong at the Cattery, while former Suns star Jack Lukosius will debut for Port Adelaide.

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North star Larkey faces fitness test ahead of Dogs bout

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is confident star forward Nick Larkey will pass a fitness test and play against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night.

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Eagles back star bull Harley Reid to fire against Suns

Harley Reid has endured an interrupted pre-season but new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is expecting big things from the star midfielder.

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Adelaide's Milera set for AFL comeback after year out

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says injury-plagued defender Wayne Milera is set to make his AFL comeback after nearly a year on the sidelines.

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Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover

Richmond have defied predictions of doom and gloom, starting the AFL season with a stunning 13-point upset of arch-rivals Carlton at the MCG.

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AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

While two opening-round games had to be rescheduled, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the northern states promotion has plenty of merit.

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