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Jeremy Cameron (left) and Shannon Neale (centre) kicked 10 goals between them against the Bombers. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCats pounce on Bombers to charge into AFL top two

Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals.

Anna Harrington

North Melbourne come in off a win.

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FOLLOW ALONG: Optus becomes Roo country for Dockers showdown

After a come-from-behind win over West Coast in Bunbury, North Melbourne head into the road ‘home’ clash with Fremantle with high spirits. Follow all the action with our live blog.

Aaron Kirby

Carlton coach Michael Voss expects midfielder Sam Walsh to be available in the approach to the finals, after the Blues prime mover was ruled out of Sunday’s game against West Coast.

AFLCommentsBlues blow as gun midfielder ruled out of Eagles clash

Carlton coach Michael Voss expects midfielder Sam Walsh to be available in the approach to the finals, after the Blues prime mover was ruled out of Sunday’s game against West Coast.

Glen Quartermain

Ken Hinkley and his Port camp have been crook but are up for their Demons challenge in Adelaide. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPort Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

The flu has gone around Port Adelaide, affecting their lead-in to facing Melbourne, but coach Ken Hinkley is confident they have minimised the damage.

Anna Harrington

A serious injury to key defender Jack Payne added even more agony to the Lions' loss. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumInjury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach

A likely season-ending injury to Jack Payne and more inaccuracy in front of goal exacerbated the frustrations of Lions coach Chris Fagan in a loss to GWS.

Murray Wenzel

West Coast premiership hero Dom Sheed says he’s yet to decide if he wants to play on in 2026.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles flag hero yet to make call on playing future

West Coast premiership hero Dom Sheed says he’s undecided whether he will play on next year as he prepares to take a significant step in his recovery from a knee reconstruction.

Mitchell Woodcock

WA Under-18 midfielder Jacob Farrow has high hopes.

AFL DraftVideoPremiumFootball fanatic Farrow ready to take the AFL leap

No matter which club drafts Jacob Farrow at the end of this season, he’ll have a guernsey ready to pull on and celebrate in.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sam Walsh is facing a long stint on the sidelines. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFoot fault: 'inconvenient' setback a blow for Blues

Carlton star Sam Walsh has succumbed to a hot spot in his foot, with coach Michael Voss saying the club did well to diagnose the untimely setback early on.

Justin Chadwick

Justin Longmuir will be desperate to see his team beat North Melbourne.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers greats say bye return sets tone for finals push

Fremantle will be desperate to buck a recent trend of losses after the mid-season bye when it faces North Melbourne at Optus Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Fremantle have an extra home game in season 2025.

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Lopsided travel message is finally getting through to AFL

An extra game in WA seemed like a crazy dream for Fremantle and West Coast but their ability to produce compelling arguments won a key battle, opening the door for genuine change, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kysaiah Pickett has signed a mega deal at Melbourne.

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RYAN DANIELS: Timing everything as Pickett value skyrocketed

Free agency’s entry in 2012 switched the conche from the clubs to the players. Throw in rising salary caps with rampant media coverage and you’ve got a perfect storm that’s created the player empowerment era. 

Ryan Daniels

Riley Thilthorpe wasn't the only Crow forward to have a bad night in front of goal. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumKarma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a horror show for Adelaide after their horrible goal kicking cost them victory in a three-point loss to Hawthorn.

Justin Chadwick

Midfielder Jai Newcombe has proved Hawthorn's match-winner in Launceston against the Crows. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes a major boost after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide in a scrappy thriller.

Justin Chadwick

Bunbury is a potential option for more AFL matches.

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The WA grounds putting their hand up to host extra matches

Local councils are lining up to throw their hat in the ring for games under a new fixture proposal that would see extra AFL matches played in Western Australia.

Jackson Barrett & Mitchell Woodcock

Self-confessed Fremantle over-thinker Bailey Banfield is relishing his opportunity to play as a defender.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHow defensive switch changed Banfield’s outlook on footy

Self-confessed Fremantle over-thinker Bailey Banfield is relishing his opportunity to play as a defender. Here’s why.

Craig O'Donoghue

Steve Smith’s path to redemption should be a great learning lesson for Australia’s most successful soccer coach; Ange Postecoglou.

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From scandal to success: What Ange can learn from Smith

JUSTIN LANGER: Steve Smith’s path to redemption should be a great learning lesson for Australia’s most successful soccer coach after he enjoyed an historic high before being sacked.

Justin Langer

Fremantle are chasing more home clashes.

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Dockers to push for even more AFL games in WA at CEO meeting

Fremantle will play an away game in Perth against North Melbourne on Saturday but CEO Simon Garlick is determined to ensure hsi players get even more chances to play in WA, saying 13 matches is the new minimum.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bailey Smith flips the bird at the crowd.

AFLPremiumCoach reveals on Smith meeting with AFL boss

Fined twice for flipping the bird and called out for a poor social media comment, Geelong star Bailey Smith had a sit down with the AFL boss.

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Brady Hough will miss the Eagles’ clash with Carlton.

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Eagles defender to miss Carlton clash, Reid dropped

West Coast have axed second-year forward Archer Reid, while defender-turned-midfielder Brady Hough will also miss the clash against Carlton.

Mitchell Woodcock

George Wardlaw's numbers have been down, but North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson isn't stressed. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Car crash' scrap shows North young gun is OK: Clarkson

North Melbourne defeated West Coast in a thriller, but the George Wardlaw's output and role remain major talking points ahead of a clash with Fremantle.

Justin Chadwick

Fremantle forward Michael Walters was hoping to play for Peel Thunder on Saturday after an injury interrupted year but he’s pulled up sore and won’t run out in the WAFL

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDelayed: Walters won’t play WAFL as return put on hold

Fremantle veteran Michael Walters’ highly-anticipated return to football through the WAFL has been delayed.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jeremy McGovern will face a concussion panel on Thursday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMcGovern reveals when he will learn concussion fate

West Coast star Jeremy McGovern has revealed when he will learn his fate from the AFL’s concussion panel and if he can continue his illustrious playing career.

Mitchell Woodcock

Geelong star Bailey Smith (c) has had a sit down with AFL chief Andrew Dillon. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Geelong's Bailey Smith will return from injury against Essendon and coach Chris Scott has played down his star recruit's meeting with AFL chief Andrew Dillon.

Anna Harrington

Tom McCarthy will cap off a remarkable rise to the AFL when he makes his debut on Sunday.

AFLCommentsPremiumFormer coach on Eagles debutant’s rapid rise to the big time

West Coast mid-season recruit Tom McCarthy’s amateur coach admits he never thought his star player would become an AFL footballer.

Mitchell Woodcock