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Moore back for Magpies, Dons to blood debutants

Opening-round winners Collingwood have received a further boost with news captain Darcy Moore is fit to play, while Essendon will name three debutants.

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Giants sensed Oliver's dazzling debut coming

GWS teammates witnessed boom recruit Clayton Oliver's strong preparation and haven't been surprised by the high-profile midfielders big start to the season.

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Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted join in the off-season.

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Hawks got what they deserved in Giants loss: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says the Hawks got exactly what they deserved in a 27-point season-opening loss to GWS.

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Injuries strike Cats ahead of AFL season opener

Geelong will be without two of their biggest names for their season opener against Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs have backed in Sam Darcy's fitness.

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Key defender expected to play as Hawks enter unknown

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said they reviewed their poor pre-season loss to the Western Bulldogs pragmatically ahead of their season opener against GWS.

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Giants suffer another injury blow ahead of Hawks clash

GWS forward Aaron Cadman is the latest to join the club's growing injury list, and will miss at least the first two rounds of the AFL season.

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Hawks star Newcombe escapes with fine at AFL Tribunal

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe has escaped the AFL Tribunal with a fine, freeing him to play in their opening-round clash against GWS.

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Hawks to appeal star midfielder's rough conduct ban

Gun midfielder Jai Newcombe will challenge his one-match ban for rough conduct in a bid to play in Hawthorn's season opener against GWS.

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Hawks, Dons sweat on MRO findings ahead of AFL openers

Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe and Essendon's Sam Durham both face scrutiny from the AFL match review officer, and could be banned for their clubs' season openers.

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English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.

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Arch-rivals' bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs

Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.

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Hawks livewire Ginnivan has new AFL role on radar

Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has had a taste of life in the coaches' box and can see himself shifting into a new role once his playing days are over.

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Wizard shines as Hawks seek midfield 'X-factor'

Nick Watson was outstanding in Hawthorn's practice match victory over Geelong, while Ollie Dempsey looked good in a new role for the Cats.

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Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett says he had dinner with teammates Nic Martin and Mason Redman to smooth the waters following his failed bid to join Hawthorn.

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'Lights were on, no-one home': Hawk to play on edge

After a couple of seasons where he curbed his famous on-field aggression, an All-Australian Hawk feels it is time to start playing on the edge again.

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'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin

North Melbourne last made the AFL finals in 2016, but new captain Nick Larkey is bullish about what some more wins this season might bring.

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Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn will have co-captains in the AFL for the first time in the club's history, with a gun midfielder elevated to share the role.

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'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

Hawthorn will again be without Will Day for their premiership campaign, with the star midfielder set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines.

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Crows AFL young gun suffers knee injury at training

Adelaide's young star Dan Curtin has suffered a knee injury at training with questions now around his availability for the start of the season.

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Bad Day for Hawks as luckless star suffers injury

Hawthorn star Will Day will miss the start of the AFL season after suffering a shoulder injury at pre-season training.

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Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has been selected for Victoria, meaning February's State of Origin will be his first game since attempting to leave the Bombers.

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I want to be GWS captain: Aaron Cadman's 'master plan'

Returning to his home in Victoria is no longer a part of Aaron Cadman's master plan, with the rising GWS star daring to dream in the club's premiership chase.

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North confident of getting young gun after failed trade

Riding high on a 27-game winning streak and two straight AFLW premierships, North Melbourne have failed to secure young gun Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner.

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Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Former Hawthorn captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd wants to play for a fourth AFLW club, asking the Hawks for a trade.

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