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Swans confident Papley, McInerney will play AFL finals

Securing a home qualifying final after taking the minor premiership, Sydney coach John Longmire is confident their injured stars will return in time.

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Swans rout Crows to clinch AFL minor premiership

Sydney have thumped Adelaide by 31 points to seal their first AFL minor premiership in eight years and secure a home qualifying final.

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Lions splutter home to grab fifth as Heppell signs off

Essendon provided a late scare after Brisbane had looked comfortably home, the Lions eventually winning by 20 points to clinch fifth place and a home AFL final.

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Kangaroos' coach rues late-season 'lost fizz'

North Melbourne's AFL season has ended with a second-last finish and a 124-point thrashing at the hands of Hawthorn.

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Suns record most wins in a season, Tigers finish last

Gold Coast have recorded 11 wins in a season for the first time in their AFL history after beating wooden spooners Richmond by 28 points at the MCG.

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Hawthorn make AFL top eight with Kangaroos rout

Hawthorn have thrashed North Melbourne by 124 points to qualify for the AFL finals for the first time since 2018.

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Freo's finals plight irrelevant to Port coach Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says Fremantle's finals hopes will be irrelevant to his side in Sunday's last game of the AFL home-and-away season.

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Pickett set for ban as lightning halts Magpies' win

Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump after collecting Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the Demons' 46-point loss.

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Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash

Industrial action from electrical workers in Tasmania has prompted the AFL to bring forward Saturday's match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston.

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All heart as divisive Daniher eyes sentimental 200th

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has defended key forward Joe Daniher as he prepares for AFL game 200 against the club where it all began.

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Banned Houston will stay at Port: coach Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's "really comfortable" that banned backman Dan Houston will shun rival offers and remain at the South Australian club.

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Saints unsure on Battle future as beefed-up offer looms

Josh Battle faces a huge decision on his AFL future with Hawthorn keen on luring him away from St Kilda, who are unclear on the free agent's intentions.

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Key pair ruled out of Blues' vital Saints clash

Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow has fallen short of a comeback from an ankle injury in time for the Blues' crucial AFL clash with St Kilda.

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Adelaide star Rachele remorseful after being axed

Adelaide forward Josh Rachele says he's remorseful after being dropped from the AFL side for repeatedly failing to adhere to the club's team-first values.

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Port fail to downgrade Houston's five-match AFL ban

The AFL Appeals Board have rejected Port Adelaide's argument than Dan Houston didn't receive a fair hearing at the AFL Tribunal, upholding his five-match ban.

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Cattery trip could prove crucial in Eagles' coach race

West Coast will be missing key players Tom Barrass, Jeremy McGovern and Liam Ryan when they take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.

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Kangaroos ready to make Hawks earn finals berth

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson isn't particularly incentivised to end Hawthorn's season, but hopes his charges can make the Hawks earn a finals berth.

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New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

Renders of Hobart's planned AFL stadium have shown how a heritage-listed railway shed will be incorporated into the project.

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Dockers told not to get sucked into watching more footy

Fremantle need either Hawthorn, Carlton or the Western Bulldogs to lose this weekend to have any hope of reaching the AFL finals.

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Hawks hopeful on Day, Jiath returns for AFL finals

Hawthorn can guarantee themselves an AFL finals spot with victory over North Melbourne and could be bolstered by the return of two key players in September.

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Retiring Pickett joins Richmond's AFL departures

Richmond utility Marlion Pickett is retiring and will play his last game against Gold Coast, when some teammates could also play as Tigers for the final time.

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Brisbane stalwart Zorko signs fresh deal for 2025

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract extension to continue his decorated AFL career with the Lions next season.

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From the Pocket: Western Bulldogs face up to unholy trinity with destiny in their own hands

The unpredictable Bulldogs have the coach, talent and firepower to be among the AFL premiership threats but are still to lock in a finals spot

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Cats' Irish star, luckless Tiger ruck retire from AFL

Geelong's Irish premiership star Zach Tuohy has become the latest AFL player to announce he will retire at the end of the 2024 season.

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Pies won't chase 'unrealistic' score in AFL finals bid

Collingwood need a massive win over Melbourne - and other results to fall their way - if they are to sneak into the AFL finals.

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