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Premiership coach Fagan signs Lions contract extension

Brisbane Lions premiership coach Chris Fagan has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2027 AFL season.

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Hawthorn want to repair relationships after racism saga

President Andy Gowers says Hawthorn wants to find the right way to repair relationships with Indigenous former players affected by the club's racism saga.

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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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Hawthorn denies meeting took place with AFL player over terminating partner’s pregnancy, court documents show

Court documents show AFL club’s strong denial of allegations filed by three Indigenous former players – Carl Peterson, Cyril Rioli and Jermaine Miller-Lewis – their partners and a former employee

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Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

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Fagan steers Lions to AFL flag under intense spotlight

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has guided his side to two AFL grand finals and a premiership since he was implicated in Hawthorn's historic racism scandal.

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Dew back in September, where his footy history is grand

AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson says there's good reason why Stuart Dew is working at preliminary finalists Brisbane in a part-time role.

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How Hawks' self-policed rascal pack won over teammates

Hawthorn's march into the AFL finals has been driven by an energetic new wave of young stars, but there's far more to the club's rise than having fun.

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From the Pocket: Hawthorn’s flair and flexibility are key to their success amid much grander plan

Sam Mitchell allows his young side to have fun and play with freedom but certain non-negotiables remain from his playing days

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Breust riding Hawks' wave of momentum to 300 AFL games

Earlier this year, Hawthorn forward Luke Breust would have laughed at the suggestion he'd finish the season as a 300-game AFL player.

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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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Rejuvenated Hawk Worpel ready to seal AFL finals spot

Rejuvenated Hawthorn can lock in finals with a win over North Melbourne and midfielder James Worpel is relishing the ride.

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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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Hawthorn unveil updated Reconciliation Action Plan

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers says the club is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that helps First Nations people thrive.

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North veteran Shiels calls time on AFL comeback

Announcing his retirement after 16 AFL seasons, North Melbourne veteran and Hawthorn premiership player Liam Shiels will say farewell when plays his old club.

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Port Adelaide's Wines refutes AFL trade talk yet again

Port Adelaide's Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines is again refuting trade talk, adamant he'll finish his AFL career at Alberton.

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Goodwin reiterates Petracca will stay, Viney signs on

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes Christian Petracca's meeting with his teammates was an important step forward for the disgruntled Demons star.

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Clarkson tries to pour water on AFL trade targets fire

Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson has claimed comments about possible trade targets were more philosophical than specific after he caused a stir in AFL circles.

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Kangaroos will pursue Melbourne star Viney: Clarkson

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has confirmed the club will attempt to lure Melbourne stalwart Jack Viney and other experienced stars to Arden Street.

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Eagles' coaching job the 'plum' role of AFL: Clarkson

Contenders to become West Coast's next senior coach have been dropping like flies, but Alastair Clarkson has spruiked the role as the best in the AFL.

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Sheezel ruled out as Wardlaw eyes return for North

North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel will miss his first AFL game after being ruled out of the Kangaroos' clash with the Western Bulldogs due to an ankle injury.

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Racism saga would be over without lawyers: Clarkson

AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson believes the Hawthorn racism saga would already be over without "legal eagles" intervening.

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Zurhaar bullish on North's 2025 finals prospects

Re-signed star Cam Zurhaar believes North Melbourne are capable of snapping an eight-year AFL finals drought next season, buoyed by improved form since the bye.

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'Culturally harmful': Hawks alleged racism claims aired

Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.

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Clarkson, Kangas buoyed by Zurhaar's free agency call

Alastair Clarkson has been buoyed by star forward Cam Zurhaar's decision to knock back free agency, declaring North Melbourne are "on the march".

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