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West Coast are set to be without star ruckman Nic Naitanui until at least round five as his Achilles injury continues to derail the start of his season.Coach Adam Simpson has continually said Naitanui, 32, was a week-to-week proposition…

AFL opens investigation into 'harmful and abhorrent racist remarks' aimed at Jamarra Ugle-Hagan by Saints fan as Western Bulldogs and St Kilda condemn alleged abuse as a 'repugnant blight our game'Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was…

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is prepared to live with the umpire’s controversial decision not to award a free kick for deliberate out of bounds on the final siren of his team’s one-point loss to North Melbourne.But he will seek…

“I’ve got some knees that … my right one obviously has been done twice and my left one sometimes shows a little bit of give. So, they were pretty unclear with the initial tests,” he said.“I’ve got some confidence that I’m walking…

Big smile: But will AFL fans be happy if there is a change to the grand final timeslot?Credit:Justin McManusHe said a recommendation for this year’s grand final timeslot would be made in the “next few weeks”, adding: “I’ve taken it, this…

Luke Beveridge will keep his plans for a four-pronged tall forward group intact despite the Western Bulldogs’ disappointing start in round 1.The Bulldogs coach says Rory Lobb is a chance to return from minor ankle surgery in time for…

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is determined to ensure his side doesn't underestimate St Kilda's makeshift forward line in their AFL clash.Operating without attacking mainstays Max King and Tim Membrey, who are sidelined with…

ADELAIDEBacks: Tom Doedee 39, Nick Murray 28, Max Michalanney 16Half-backs: Brodie Smith 33, Jordan Dawson 12, Mitchell Hinge 20Centre: Jake Soligo 14, Rory Laird 29, Lachlan Sholl 38Half-forwards: Josh Rachele 8, Luke Pedlar 10, Ben…

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has welcomed the return of Dayne Zorko for Friday night’s Gabba clash with Melbourne but says the Lions need more than just their former skipper to erase the embarrassment of their first-round shocker against…

I hear those pushing for extra time – the players’ calls to leave with a result – but that’s exactly what they got, albeit not the one either side or their fans arrived at the ground chasing. I love the drama. It’s unrivalled.And the…