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Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock

Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.

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More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

A landmark concussion class action against the AFL has been expanded, with more ex-players suing their former clubs for damages.

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Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.

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Battle of the rebuild as Eagles brace for rising Roos

North Melbourne finally look ready to emerge from their long and painful rebuild, and they have a big chance to go 2-0 when they take on West Coast in Perth.

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'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time

Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience.

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Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons

Jagga Smith shadowed Carlton midfield star Sam Walsh during his time out with a knee injury and is reaping the benefits early in his AFL career.

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Less-heralded Swans reaping rewards of focus on Curnow

Star recruit Charlie Curnow has kicked less than 10 per cent of Sydney's goals this season but his teammates love how the big forward helps other players score.

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Sydney Swans admit to altering Bondi attack tribute to omit mention of Jewish community

The club has again apologised for an ‘error of judgment’ that resulted in the Jewish community not being mentioned in a tribute to victims of the Bondi attack

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Swans star set for surgery, sidelined for months

Sydney Swans star Errol Gulden will undergo surgery on his injured right shoulder and is expected to be sidelined for about four months.

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Grounds for optimism at North Melbourne as emerging talents give glimpse of rosy future

‘The potential phase is over’, the club’s president wrote during the week. Alastair Clarkson’s team appears to have taken note

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Swans apologise over Bondi tribute 'omission'

The Sydney Swans have apologised after their tribute to victims of the Bondi terrorist attack did not include direct references to the Jewish community.

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'We can do anything': Swans up for Lions test

Defender Nick Blakey believes a showdown with the reigning premiers is the chance for Charlie Curnow-led Sydney to show they are a genuinely good team.

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Tigers focus on positives from Lynch's wayward night

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch kicked 2.7 in a wayward performance in front of goal as the Tigers opened their AFL season with a narrow loss to Carlton.

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'Targeted' Blues enjoy victorious finale to horror week

It wasn't pretty, but Carlton's win over Richmond was cause for celebration in the eyes of coach Michael Voss after a tough week in the spotlight.

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'Hanging on': Blues withstand Tigers' late surge

Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season.

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All eyes on young guns showdown for Blues, Tigers clash

Richmond's former No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor and Carlton sensation Jagga Smith will face off for the first time and both their coaches are excited.

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Port appoint ex-Blues assistant as head AFLW coach

Port Adelaide have settled on a replacement for Lauren Arnell as their AFLW head coach, with a Carlton identity appointed to the role.

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From the Pocket: Docherty’s voice memo highlights impossible job facing modern AFL coaches

The former Carlton player’s leaked message to Daniel Gorringe shows how a podcaster can inflict as much damage as Errol Gulden’s left boot

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Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues

For a second consecutive year, youthful Richmond can start their AFL season by upsetting Carlton and piling more pressure on the beleaguered Blues.

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Swans looking for more steady show against Lions

Sydney know they can't rely on another 75-point quarter to overhaul their opponents, particularly when their next challenge comes against premiers Brisbane.

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Voss attempts to move past Blues' off-field woes

Carlton coach Michael Voss isn't dwelling on fierce criticism or fresh reports that the club approached Collingwood's Craig McRae about taking the reins.

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Collingwood’s cool heads rise to big AFL occasion and make point to naysayers

The Magpies didn’t enjoy the best off-season but they excelled in opening round at the MCG as too many fumbles and shanks cost St Kilda dearly

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Saints looking to the stars as big season opener awaits

New St Kilda co-captain Cal Wilkie is unafraid to talk about the club's lofty ambitions as they enter a season where they'll be the centre of attention.

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Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers' estranged wife claims he "shamelessly" blamed her for a lewd photo scandal, without giving her an opportunity to respond.

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Revitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

While Collingwood have been tipped to miss the top eight this year, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes they remain an AFL heavyweight ahead of their MCG clash.

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