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Dogs forward Naughton signs huge AFL deal until 2032

Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has penned the longest current contract in the AFL, extending his stay at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2032.

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Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane

Out-of-contract defender Tom Doedee wants to exercise his AFL free agency options to leave Adelaide for Brisbane.

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McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd

After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter is expected to join Melbourne.

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Frozen-out Demons lean on each other as trades loom

Melbourne midfielder James Harmes says he and ruckman Brodie Grundy, who are both likely to seek AFL trades, grew close as they dealt with being frozen out.

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Racing heavyweights, AFL stars set for spring carnival

Soulcombe, part-owned by six Richmond players, appears set for a big spring, but Gold Trip trainer Ciaron Maher is backing his 2022 Melbourne Cup winner.

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Boak's 350 milestone looms as he signs new Port deal

Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak will play on next season at Alberton, ending speculation about his future with a one-year deal.

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Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine

After a weekend in which the AFL and NRL delivered thrilling grand finals, Australian rugby laments the lost opportunity of its worst World Cup campaign.

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More Magpies deserve AFL premiership medals: McRae

AFL premiership coach Craig McRae says all Collingwood players who featured during the season deserve medals after the club's grand final triumph.

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Afternoon Update: Australia records driest September; AFL pips NRL in grand final ratings; and Tom Hanks calls out fake AI video

The national average rainfall in September was just 4.83mm, while the mean temperature was also 2.43C above average

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‘We’re a tough mob up here’: Queenslanders try to put on brave face after hat-trick of grand final heartaches

They’re shattered, gutted, cursing the football gods. And yet fans of the Broncos, Lions and Titans say they’d do it all again tomorrow

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Blues' Walsh named AFL player of the finals

Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring for the Blues throughout September.

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Sports fans entranced by epic AFL, NRL grand finals

The AFL and NRL's premiership coaches say their triumphs came in all-time classic grand finals.

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Betting agency’s $40m payout for Penrith premiership believed to be largest in Australian history

News Corp-backed Betr attracted controversy last year when it offered 100-1 odds on the 2023 NRL and AFL grand final winners, as well as other sports

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Leppitsch surprised by Pies' rapid climb to AFL summit

Never in Justin Leppitsch's wildest dreams did he think Collingwood would win an AFL premiership within two years of his arrival as an assistant to Craig McRae.

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Family front and centre as reformed Collingwood show new strengths

Brat pack long gone, the Magpies’ AFL premiership was about coach Craig McRae’s ‘44 sons’ and his newborn daughter Maggie

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Lions cut plucky Hawks down to size in AFLW

Brisbane have continue their charge to the finals by snatching a fourth consecutive win with a 27-point victory over Hawthorn.

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Pendlebury soaks up second flag as 400 club beckons

Scott Pendlebury played a vital leadership role as Collingwood beat Brisbane by four points in Saturday's pulsating grand final.

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AFL grand final ratings fall short of Matildas

The AFL grand final battle between Collingwood and Brisbane was a ratings hit, becoming the most-watched program this year outside of the Women's World Cup.

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Lions teammates back Zorko's bid to play next season

Brisbane Lions stars Hugh McCluggage and Harris Andrews believe veteran Dayne Zorko still has plenty to offer the beaten grand finalists next year.

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Debates rages over contentious advantage in grand final

Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage believes the MCG crowd noise meant Zac Bailey could not have known a crucial free kick was paid in the AFL grand final.

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Heartbroken Lions believe they're just getting started

Brisbane are hurting from a gut-wrenching AFL grand final loss but the Lions' leaders believe the club can contend for years to come.

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Back injury almost derailed Tom Mitchell's AFL flag bid

Prolific midfielder Tom Mitchell's back injury flared during September and almost had disastrous consequences for Collingwood in their AFL premiership tilt.

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Sidebottom on nailing biggest kick of his AFL career

Steele Sidebottom's booming goal from outside 50m proved the match winner in Collingwood's epic grand final win over Brisbane.

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Pies plot for more AFL flags after epic grand final

After claiming the AFL premiership, Collingwood have belief they are perfectly placed to handle the chasing pack and push for back-to-back flags.

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Sydney records hottest ever 1 October – as it happened

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