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It would be a travesty if AFL history is allowed to repeat with booing of Lance Franklin

Irrespective of intent, it is about impact and the ticking time bomb of Black excellence in the purview of the white gaze

The Guardian - AU

AFL, Collingwood, Sydney denounce fans who booed Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin

Sydney has expressed fears some spectators are failing to learn from the past as the Swans, Collingwood and the AFL all criticised Magpies fans who booed

The New Daily

Collingwood apologise to Lance Franklin and Sydney for crowd booing in MCG clash

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore and coach Craig McRae issue an apology to Sydney's Lance Franklin after he was routinely booed by members of the crowd during Sunday's match at the MCG.

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AFL Round-Up: Collingwood come from the clouds again, Jason Horne-Francis emboldens Port Adelaide, Toby Greene inspires GWS

Collingwood come from the clouds yet again, Jason Horne-Francis inspires a resurgent Port Adelaide and Toby Greene breaks Sydney's hearts. We digest the week that was.

ABC News

Power assistant coach Cornes defends Horne-Francis

Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes says he was older than Power young gun Jason Horne-Francis when he weathered booing from opposition fans.

AAP

Young stars light up Adelaide as Gather Round proves a triumph for AFL

The inaugural Festival of Football gave fans a glimpse of the young gun players who will dominate the game for years to come

The Guardian - AU

Angry Port Adelaide coach slams Horne-Francis critics

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says people booing and criticising Jason Horne-Francis should be embarrassed.

AAP

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St Kilda and North Melbourne's rise to the top eight driven by big shifts under new coaches Ross Lyon, Alastair Clarkson

St Kilda and North Melbourne fans' hopes of improvement for their teams under coaches Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson have been more than satisfied so far — Andrew McGarry takes a look at the big shifts driving the teams' early success in 2023.

ABC News

AFL coaches not keen on fans booing Horne-Francis

Rival coaches Ken Hinkley and Craig McRae didn't like seeing Port Adelaide's Jason Horne-Francis being jeered by Collingwood fans on his AFL return to Victoria.

AAP

What Harry Sheezel and Will Ashcroft's first AFL games can tell us about their future stardom

Will Ashcroft's Lions debut was one of the most highly-anticipated in years, but North's Harry Sheezel stole the show in round one — how do these young guns' debuts stack up against the greats?

ABC News

AFL draft beckons for South Adelaide youngsters as Panther pipeline continues to produce talent

Jason Horne-Francis is the talk of the AFL after a stand-out performance against the Lions — but the club that helped nurture his skills believes there could be plenty more young guns within its ranks.

ABC News

AFL Round-Up: Collingwood here to thrill, Jason Horne-Francis explodes, big Bulldogs left behind

After an AFL pre-season of bold proclamations and lofty promises, some teams leave round one with their prospects emboldened while others search for answers. We digest the week that was.

ABC News

Brisbane coach perplexed by heavy AFL loss to Port

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has questioned a lack of effort in his side's 54-point loss to Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

AAP

North hope Sheezel enjoys debut without extra pressure

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin says No.3 draft pick Harry Sheezel is ready to contribute to his new team on AFL debut against West Coast.

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Power players keen to win for under-pressure Hinkley

Ken Hinkley is out of contract at the end of this AFL season and Port Adelaide players are keen to put together a competitive campaign for their coach.

AAP

Young star recruit's mongrel impresses Port captain

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas says the "mongrel" of recruit Jason Horne-Francis is impressive as they head into AFL practice match mode.

AAP

Power intensity all new to former Kangaroos midfielder

Port Adelaide's gun midfield recruit Jason Horne-Francis rates the level of training at the AFL club higher than that which he was part of at North Melbourne.

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Port's Horne-Francis has leg surgery

Port Adelaide expect boom recruit Jason Horne-Francis to be ready for the start of next AFL season after he underwent leg surgery.

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AAP

Gray back at Port in list management role

Robbie Gray will return to Port Adelaide two months after retiring and begin a role in the club's list management and recruitment team.

ABC News

AFL trade period of 2022 the biggest in decades

In stark contrast to last year's fizzer, this off-season lived up to the hype with major trades that could change the complexion of the AFL in the short and long term.

AAP

Horne-Francis 'never settled at North'

No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis might have stayed at North Melbourne had coach Alastair Clarkson's future been more certain, the player's manager says.

AAP

I wasn't perfect at North: Horne-Francis

Prized Port Adelaide recruit Jason Horne-Francis believes being back home around family and friends will help him become the best player he can be.

AAP

Kangaroos defend AFL draft, trade strategy

North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings says the Kangaroos never saw signs of potential homesickness in Jason Horne-Francis before drafting the teenager.

ABC News

Jason Horne-Francis, Junior Rioli move to Port Adelaide as part of four-club AFL trade

Jason Horne-Francis — last year's number-one draft pick — and Junior Rioli will wear Port Adelaide colours next season after the AFL approves a mega four-way trade deal.

AAP

North to play hardball on Horne-Francis

North Melbourne are prepared to hold Jason Horne-Francis to his contract and will field offers from Port Adelaide and Adelaide for the homesick No.1 draft pick.

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