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EXPLAINED: 5 | Vintage Vibes

AFL footy is protected by anti-siphoning rules, so why must fans pay to watch some games?

The regulation ‘promotes free access’, but it does not guarantee a listed event is screened, meaning some matches are only available behind a paywall

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Tarryn Thomas cleared for state league football return

The AFL has permitted former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas to play for stand-alone VFL, SANFL or WAFL clubs in 2025.

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Tributes flow for former Lions midfielder Troy Selwood

Former Brisbane player Troy Selwood, a member of the AFL's famous Selwood family, is being remembered for several roles in the game after his death aged 40.

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Conor to leave no stone unturned in bid for GWS spot

With Harry Perryman off to Collingwood, Greater Western Sydney utility Conor Stone is determined to be the next cab off the rank for coach Adam Kingsley.

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How Rendell swapped VFL for college football pinnacle

One-time AFL hopeful James Rendell will be pitted against fellow Australian punter Joe McGuire in the US college football championship decider.

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GWS rookie inspired by Israel Folau's AFL experiment

Growing up in rugby league heartland, Greater Western Sydney rookie Josaia Delana remembers discovering the AFL through code-hopper Israel Folau.

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Why Lobb is bullish Dogs will cover midfield holes

Ahead of his 12th pre-season, Rory Lobb is feeling upbeat about the Western Bulldogs' prospects of filling the void left by Bailey Smith and Jack Macrae.

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What are the 10 greatest upsets in VFL/AFL grand final history?

The Brisbane Lions are the underdogs for Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney.

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The Swans and their arduous journey to becoming a staple of Sydney’s sporting landscape

Club with roots in South Melbourne has not always been prosperous but now has a sixth AFL/VFL premiership in sight in its 150th anniversary year

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The local footy club with historic links to the Lions that became a Brisbane breeding ground

South Warrnambool Roosters may play in red and white but count Hugh McCluggage and Jonathan Brown among their former players

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Morris goes from Lions cult hero to grand final

Less than five months after making his debut in bizarre circumstances, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris will be the only teenager in the AFL grand final.

AAP

Some modern themes remain from 1899 VFL grand final

While so much has changed in the modern AFL, some themes remain the same from 125 years ago when Fitzroy downed South Melbourne in the 1899 VFL grand final.

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Hawkins, Guthrie can still have a say in Cats' flag bid

Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie won't play in Geelong's preliminary final against Brisbane but have been backed to have a significant impact behind the scenes.

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Swans pick Fox over Adams as Stewart returns for Cats

Callum Mills' injury has opened the door for Robbie Fox to return for Sydney in AFL preliminary finals week and Tom Stewart is back to bolster Geelong.

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J-Pod V2: How Mannagh made his mark in first AFL season

Shaun Mannagh was frustrated as AFL clubs kept ignoring him, now the 27-year-old is two wins away from capping a remarkable first year at Geelong with a flag.

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Remodelled Cats AFL attack thriving: Cameron

Jeremy Cameron says Tom Hawkins is doing everything he can to push for a preliminary final recall, but Geelong's current remodelled forward line is firing.

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Rohan concussed, Hawkins quiet in Cats' VFL loss

Geelong forward Gary Rohan has suffered a concussion, while Tom Hawkins was inaccurate in the Cats' VFL loss against Southport.

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Cats coach open-minded to recall stalwarts for prelim

While Tom Stewart will return, Geelong coach Chris Scott is open-minded about the prospect of recalling another proven trio for his club's preliminary final.

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Cats veterans Hawkins, Guthrie ramp up AFL finals bids

Geelong coach Chris Scott has flagged AFL premiership heroes Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie returning from extended injury lay-offs at VFL level this weekend.

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De Koning presses AFL finals case as Cats eye Power

Sam De Koning shone in his return from injury at VFL level, making a case to be recalled for Geelong's AFL qualifying final against Port Adelaide.

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From the Pocket: Western Bulldogs face up to unholy trinity with destiny in their own hands

The unpredictable Bulldogs have the coach, talent and firepower to be among the AFL premiership threats but are still to lock in a finals spot

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Jason Dunstall was the most unlikely champion but became more than a legend

Hawthorn full forward had unique strengths suited to a particular era that led to him being inducted as a Legend in the Australian Football Hall of Fame

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Gold Coast stuck on road to ruin as horror away form leads to another season wasted

With another season set to end without a finals appearance, it is time for the Suns to prove the club isn’t a waste of time, money and talent

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Pendlebury transforms from 'skinny boy' to AFL legend

Scott Pendlebury was once a "skinny boy" from country Victoria, now the Collingwood legend will become the sixth VFL/AFL player to reach 400 games.

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Pendlebury not motivated by Harvey's AFL games record

Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury is motivated by playing for as long as he can and not by the prospect of breaking the all-time VFL/AFL games record.

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