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Melbourne reaffirm their status as premiership favourites with 64-point belting of Brisbane

It was supposed to be the game of the year, but instead it was a Melbourne mauling with the Demons running out 64-point favourites over Brisbane in their top-of-the-table clash.

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Dominant Dees climb back to AFL summit

Steven May has returned from a club-imposed suspension to help Melbourne snap a three-match AFL losing streak with a dominant 64-point win over Brisbane.

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From the SCG to Kardinia Park — do ground sizes contribute to the end result in AFL games?

From big to small and everything in between, the size of an AFL ground impacts the way the game is played and how teams win — right? Well, it's not that simple, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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Magpies run down Demons in AFL thriller

Collingwood have posted a memorable 26-point win over reigning AFL premiers Melbourne in a classic Queen's Birthday contest at the MCG.

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Langer, Barty answer Daniher's MND call

Justin Langer was a fly-in, fly-out star of the eighth edition of Neale Daniher's Big Freeze, which returned to the MCG for the first time in three years.

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Carlton beat Essendon by 26 points on Bombers' big night as Blues move back into top four

Carlton flex some muscle to move back into the top four and spoil Essendon's big night, winning by 26 points in a scrappy game at the MCG.

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The surprise packets of AFL in 2022 — from Will Brodie and Paddy McCartin to Jai Newcombe and Patrick Lipinski

With 12 rounds gone in 2022, Andrew McGarry looks at a handful of AFL players who have surprised everyone so far this season.

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AFL Round-Up: Melbourne are beaten at last as Fremantle find a way, Collingwood and Carlton bring the MCG back to life

A Fremantle performance for the ages proves the Demons are beatable and the MCG is treated to a Collingwood-Carlton classic that could flip the script for two juggernauts. We digest the week that was.

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Richmond win adds to Bombers' AFL woes

Richmond firmed up their spot in the AFL top-eight and consigned Essendon to another week under the blowtorch with a 32-point triumph at the MCG.

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AFL grand final to return to traditional time slot at MCG in win for fans

The AFL grand final will stick to its usual afternoon time slot at the MCG as the 2022 premiership flag decider returns to Melbourne in a win for traditionalists

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Afternoon AFL grand final returns for 2022

The AFL grand final will revert to its traditional 2.30pm opening bounce for the first decider held in Melbourne since 2019, in a win for people power.

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Richmond hang on for AFL win over Hawks

Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis and Shai Bolton have starred as the Tigers beat Hawthorn by 23 points at the MCG.

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Hawk Wingard excited about 200th AFL game

After illness ruined his first attempt, Chad Wingard will finally run out for his 200th AFL game when Hawthorn battle Richmond at the MCG.

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Tigers' Lynch stars in Martin's AFL return

Richmond have celebrated Dustin Martin's eagerly-anticipated AFL return with a commanding 27-point triumph over fierce rivals Collingwood at the MCG.

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Tigers, Pies in old-school AFL blockbuster

When Richmond and Collingwood face off in a high-stakes clash at the MCG, it will offer a throwback to games from their rivalry across the decades.

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Essendon went into last year's finals as a team on the rise — but it's all gone wrong since

Leading into last year's finals, Essendon was a team on the rise, but from the elimination final onwards it's been a perfect storm for the Bombers. Andrew McGarry looks at the two Essendons and asks where the team and coach Ben Rutten go from here?

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Collingwood jump Suns early for AFL win

Collingwood have made the most of a strong start to beat Gold Coast by 25 points in Sunday's AFL match at the MCG.

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From Melbourne, Fremantle, Sydney and Collingwood to GWS, Essendon and West Coast — the best and worst teams at surge football

Momentum is key in modern AFL, and teams who can produce surges of consecutive goals in games can be hard to contain. Andrew McGarry takes a look at who does it best, who stops it best, and who has more work to do on both sides of the ball.

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Essendon bring heat in AFL’s Anzac Day clash but still lack polish

The Bombers were finally willing to get their hands dirty and showed enough at the MCG to suggest 2022 is not a complete write-off

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Ginnivan shines in Pies' AFL win over Dons

Collingwood young gun Jack Ginnivan combined with Brody Mihocek for nine goals in their side's 11-point win over AFL rivals Essendon on Anzac Day at the MCG.

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Collingwood prevails against Essendon in gripping Anzac Day AFL blockbuster at MCG

Collingwood scores an 11-point victory over Essendon in their traditional Anzac Day match In front of a massive crowd of more than 84,000 spectators at the MCG.

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Tigers happy as AFL underdogs against Dees

Richmond and Melbourne have switched roles since they last met on Anzac Day Eve, with the unbeaten Demons now warm favourites to win the MCG blockbuster.

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Brazil and Argentina to play at MCG on June 11, Victorian government says

Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula says "players like Messi and Neymar" are fully expected to play in the game.

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South American Superclasico returns to MCG

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil are headed to Melbourne for a June 11 Superclasico de las Americas at the MCG.

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Classic rivalry delivers again as Hawthorn sneak home against Geelong in Easter Monday thriller

Dylan Moore and Luke Breust help Hawthorn stun Geelong by 12 points in another Easter Monday classic between the AFL arch-rivals.

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