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Saints consider appealing Collard's ban over slur

The AFL tribunal has suspended St Kilda forward Lance Collard for seven weeks for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.

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Saints' Collard to learn sanction for homophobic slur

St Kilda forward Lance Collard will learn via an AFL hearing how heavy a suspension he will receive for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.

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'He's in a holding pattern': Saints coach on Collard

St Kilda's coach says Lance Collard is in a holding pattern while awaiting sanction for again using a homophobic slur.

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Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict

St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been found guilty of using a homophobic slur against a VFL opponent and will now await his sanction.

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Returning Giants not going to solve problems: Kingsley

GWS coach Adam Kingsley is set to field his strongest line-up yet and has swung the axe after labelling one key player's performance as "okay".

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Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal

St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent.

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Tiger banned over 'silly' strike as untried ruck looms

Richmond's ruck stocks have taken another hit through Samson Ryan's suspension and could force Adem Yze to blood a debutant against GWS in Gather Round.

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Cat's comeback looms, with AFL an immediate option

As Geelong prepare for their Easter Monday blockbuster, coach Chris Scott is enthusiastic that one of their stars is on the verge of returning.

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North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire

Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne's VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct.

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Collard to face tribunal for alleged homophobic slur

Lance Collard's swinging high hit on a VFL opponent has already earned him a suspension but it's an alleged homophobic slur that has put his career in jeopardy.

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It's dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons

The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.

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AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent

North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.

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Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur

Two years after serving a six-game ban for a homophobic slur, St Kilda player Lance Collard is under investigation again.

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Tasmania Devils back up VFL debut with second win

A week after securing their maiden win, the Tasmania Devils have edged past Port Melbourne for an undefeated start to life in the VFL.

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Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield

Fresh off an important win over Adelaide, Geelong appear likely to regain skipper Patrick Dangerfield from injury against Hawthorn.

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Giants may chop and change ahead of Collingwood clash

Changes could be on the way for the Giants after coach Adam Kingsley admitted many of his players have been under-performing.

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On-song Tasmania Devils eager for second rendition

More than 10,000 people turned out to watch the Tasmania Devils win their maiden VFL game, with the club hoping to ride the momentum into round two.

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'Over the moon': Devils celebrate historic VFL win

In their first major on-field test, the Tasmania Devils have come up trumps with a win over Coburg in the second-tier VFL.

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Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

The Tasmania Devils are only days away from their inaugural VFL game, viewed as a key building block ahead of entry into the AFL in 2028.

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'Pull his head in': Hardwick calls out fiery Sun

Damien Hardwick admits combustible defender Mac Andrew will be challenged all AFL season by rivals attempting to provoke him.

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'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

Two years out from their AFL debut, the Tasmania Devils will field a team in the VFL in what is viewed as a key stepping stone in the club's development.

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Geelong star Stengle edging closer to VFL return

There is still no definitive timeline for Tyson Stengle's return but the Geelong star is looking sharp and will make his VFL return "sooner rather than later".

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'Child sex victim' had links to footy champ, trial told

A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.

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‘Centimetre perfect’: how commentator Dennis Cometti became footy’s favourite voice

On the eve of the 2026 AFL season, players and fans are mourning the loss of legendary commentator Dennis Cometti.

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Dennis Cometti was erudite, funny and engaging. His witticisms could fill a library

Look back at football’s defining moments and Cometti did them all justice – he didn’t miss a beat and always had the perfect one-liner ready to reel off

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