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Kangaroos defend bold AFL draft call to grab Whitlock

North Melbourne have defended the most heavily scrutinised move of the AFL draft, after trading away a future first-round pick to secure key tall Matt Whitlock.

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Harassment charge dropped against ex-AFL player

Ex-North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas has walked free from court on a good behaviour bond after a harassment charge against him was withdrawn.

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Tigers complete AFL draft haul with another tall

Richmond rejected rival clubs' trade offers for their opening second-round pick to complete a massive national draft haul with key forward Thomas Sims.

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Draft-happy Demons confident of contending

Melbourne hope top draftees Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay can complement star duo Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver as they seek an AFL finals return.

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Levi Ashcroft chasing his own AFL flags with Lions

Father-son gun Levi Ashcroft is determined to show he was the best talent in the AFL draft and help Brisbane win more premierships in the process.

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AFL top pick Lalor keen on Dusty's famous jumper

Already likened to Richmond legend Dustin Martin, AFL No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is keen on taking over the famous No.4 jumper after joining the Tigers.

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Hawks, Indigenous players settle Federal Court case

The long-running Hawthorn racism saga is over after the AFL club reached a settlement with a group of Indigenous former players and their families.

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LIV Golf 'like having Daicos on your team': Herbert

In-form Victorian Lucas Herbert has compared his move to Cameron Smith's LIV Golf team to being traded into an all-star AFL midfield.

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Lime Cordiale Is Set To Stun The 2024 AFLW Grand Final & We Are So On!

Just when you thought the AFLW couldn't get any better, Lime Cordiale is set to headline at the 2024 Grand Final!

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Twists and turns expected in even AFL draft first round

The 2024 AFL draft is considered remarkably even at the top end, which means there are still plenty of potential trades and surprises.

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Tasmania's AFL club picks high performance centre site

The site for the Tasmanian AFL club's high performance centre has shifted because of cost and building timeline risks with the preferred option.

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It’s clear footy has an Indigenous participation problem, and the AFL draft is only part of the solution

From revolutionary Geelong ruckman Graham “Polly” Farmer, to the electrifying Krakouer brothers (Phil and Jim) at North Melbourne, through to modern stars such as Charlie Cameron, Adam Goodes, Lance Franklin and Eddie Betts, Indigenous athletes have long shone brightly on Australian Football League (AFL) fields.

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Martin-like Lalor set to lead Tigers' strong AFL draft

Richmond will take a strong hand to the AFL draft, armed with eight selections inside the top 24, with Sam Lalor looming as the prized No.1 pick.

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Port stun Hawks in one-point AFLW semi-final thriller

Port Adelaide will face North Melbourne in next week's AFLW preliminary final after coming from behind to stun Hawthorn by one point.

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Crows star Hatchard overcomes illness for AFLW finals

Adelaide will welcome Fremantle to their Norwood Oval home for an AFLW semi-final clash, with star Anne Hatchard set to cause trouble after overcoming illness.

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Yes, cricket is still our national sport — it has evolved with Australia

From kids running around in suburban parks to the gruelling Test arena, cricket continues to inspire, unite and spread joy.

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Rugby needs its superstars like Suaalii: Warren Gatland

Welsh coach Warren Gatland believes Australian rugby needed a superstar like Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii - and so does the world game.

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AFL fixture: five blockbuster must-watch games in 2025

The Sydney Swans will get an early shot at revenge when they host the Brisbane Lions at the SCG in March, a rematch of this year's one-sided grand final.

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AFLW upstarts Hawthorn put ruckus behind them and turn focus to Port Adelaide

The AFLW’s emerging powers meet this weekend in a finals clash that is amplified by a heated all-in shoving match last week

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Hawks handed prime slots in AFL's 2025 fixture

Sam Mitchell's Hawthorn were dubbed the Hollywood Hawks last season and now they have been rewarded with plenty of spotlight in the 2025 AFL fixture.

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Murder trial awaits Samantha Murphy's accused killer

The 23-year-old son of an ex-AFL player will stand trial charged with the murder of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.

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Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road

Football Australia has released the host stadiums for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which could have a knock-on effect for the country's major football codes.

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AFL primed for 23 Thursday night matches for 2025

Thursday night AFL matches will be played more than ever before in 2025, featuring in 23 of 25 rounds in the home-and-away season.

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North Melbourne lock in deal for 'home' games in WA

North Melbourne will play six home games in Western Australia over the next three seasons in a deal that will provide significant financial benefit to the club.

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Jets NRL bid promises to add fans amidst AFL surge

The Jets NRL bid explain why, after 16 years, they have not given up hope of being granted an expansion licence.

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