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Bombers sweat on scans as young gun avoids ACL tear

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says young gun Sullivan Robey has avoided a dreaded ACL tear but the Bombers are still awaiting scans.

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Hawthorn rise after low of Demons capitulation

Hawthorn star Will Day has paid tribute to an in-depth review following a humiliating defeat that has helped the Hawks rediscover their mojo.

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Good to go: Caddy to face Hawks after heart scare

Emerging Essendon star Nate Caddy has been told his heart won't be put at risk by playing against Hawthorn on Saturday.

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'Things in place': Suns prepared if King leaves

As Ben King leans towards wanting a move to Hawthorn, Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has shared his views on the star forward's future.

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Premiership Hawk re-signs for one more year

A three-time premiership player has re-signed with Hawthorn on the back of a big season in 2025 and continued good form in 2026.

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Collingwood bring Carlton back down to earth just as an AFL wildcard spot seemed in reach

The sense of doom may be gone but the Blues needed this win against the Magpies more than any other under Fraser – and they weren’t up to it

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Hawks put hapless Tigers to the sword at MCG

Hawthorn stars Will Day and Jack Ginnivan will both be available next round after a thumping win for the Hawks over Richmond at the MCG.

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Coach Yze wants rebuilding Richmond to shape AFL finals

Richmond coach Adem Yze has boldly declared the rebuilding Tigers can shake up the AFL finals race, starting with their MCG clash with top-four-bound Hawthorn.

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Hawks receive mixed injury news as star suffers setback

Hawthorn will welcome back a trio of proven stars to face Richmond, but midfield gun Will Day is set for a short stint on the sidelines.

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Geelong set star's timeline; Hawk sent for surgery

Geelong are hopeful star forward Jeremy Cameron will return in time to play a part in their premiership push after suffering a brutal shoulder injury.

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Chol takes epic hanger as Hawks end Blues' hot streak

Hawthorn have responded from a horror loss against Melbourne, handing Josh Fraser his first loss as interim Carlton coach with a 64-point thumping at the MCG.

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Let's be party poopers: Tigers aim to derail Demons

Melbourne are on track for a dream finals berth under first-year coach Steven King, but Richmond want to make life hard for the free-spirited Demons.

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Zorko back for Lions, English no certainty for Dogs

The Lions welcome back veteran Dayne Zorko to take on the Bombers, while the Bulldogs have named Tim English, but there is no guarantee he will play this week.

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Watson sidelined again, Nash could miss season

One of Hawthorn's stars has been ruled out again for their big game against Carlton, while a teammate might not play again this season.

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Dees focus on freedom, not finals, ahead of Tigers bout

Melbourne have been the surprise packets of 2026, but coach Steven King is taking nothing for granted despite his team being within touching distance of finals.

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Record donations repaid as teals rail against system

The largest declared donations in Victorian political history have been repaid as would-be teal MPs feel the squeeze of reinstated caps.

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'Doing a disservice': Carlton interim not distracted

After seven straight wins, Josh Fraser is refusing to entertain coaching Carlton full-time in fear it might disrupt the Blues' stunning momentum.

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Dockers star has 'dodged a bullet' with injury setback

Fremantle's Hayden Young is a slim chance to play in the AFL top-of-the-table clash with Sydney despite his latest injury setback.

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Fast-starting Demons hold off Hawks despite fade-out

The Melbourne Demons have beaten Hawthorn by 35 points in Launceston, with a stunning 13-goals-to-one first half setting up the victory.

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Injury-hit Hawks defence short of Battle against Demons

Already missing several frontline players, Hawthorn have been dealt a late blow ahead of Saturday's big top-eight match against Melbourne in Launceston.

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Jack's back, but two fellow Hawks suffer knee injuries

While Jack Gunston is back for Saturday's big game against Melbourne amid four changes, two of his Hawthorn teammates have been sidelined with knee injuries.

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Giants rule out Josh Kelly return, young ruck re-signs

GWS veteran Josh Kelly won't be part of the club's late finals push, while youngster Nick Madden has resisted overtures from rivals to re-sign with the Giants.

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Hawthorn star ruled out of crunch Melbourne clash

Hawthorn star Nick Watson, who sits equal second in the Coleman Medal, will miss the Hawks' clash with Melbourne in Launceston due to a hamstring injury.

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Demons open to trading picks to secure Suns youngster

After meeting Bailey Humphrey last year, Melbourne are open to trading high draft picks to secure the unsettled Gold Coast youngster.

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'Disappointed': Lewis critical of AFL over concussion

The year after Jordan Lewis was knocked out during a 2010 match, but still returned to the field that day, the AFL passed tougher concussion guidelines.

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