Western Derby: Full coverage

6:00 PM   All the news as the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle prepare for their showdown .... and a look back at memorable moments over the years.

No love for Freo to win the flag

Rohan Connolly   The Dockers in flag terms are still fighting for favouritism.

The age old question

Jake Niall   The teams fielded by Essendon over the past month have differed greatly from the tired side that was sliding inexorably when they met the Tigers.

How we honour a sporting mentor

John Silvester   Not all death is tragic. People die after living fulfilling lives while others find their final breath a blessed relief from pain and suffering.

Who is the recruit of the year?

Matt Murnane 10:06 AM   There are three contenders, depending on who you ask.

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Essendon shuffle deckchairs

Caroline Wilson   Strife-torn club yet again calls upon a former hero to step in as a saviour and help rebuild the Bombers.

Saving Jason Cripps

Emma Quayle   Incredible luck - and the quick thinking of his friends and colleagues - helped saved Jason Cripps' life after he collapsed of a heart attack in Perth last month.

Did Ben Cousins give the media the finger?

Simon White   Ben Cousins walked out of court on Wednesday with a $2679 fine and a driving ban - but did he leave a message for the media?

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Front and Centre: top of the ladder tightens up

The battle at the top of the AFL ladder heats up as the finals edge closer, Rohan Connolly reviews round 19.

Goodes thrust into key role in history

Jake Niall   Adam Goodes has become a political football in a discussion of race relations.

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'I've hung my head in despair'

Bob Murphy   There is no training or armour for the kinds of hits to the soul that Adam Goodes has been taking.

Tagger: A sideways glance at a serious game

Channelling Mike Fitzpatrick for just a sec, what the @#%*? Some Essendon players took drugs? Get the @#%* outta here!

VIDEOS

'Our game is in mourning'

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan addresses the media following the tragic death of Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh at the age of 55.

Walsh's death hits Crows captain 

Adelaide Crows captain Taylor Walker talks about the impact Phil Walsh's death has had on him and the AFL club.

Front and Centre: Moving tributes 

Hawthorn and Collingwood pay a moving tribute to the late Phil Walsh in a weekend of AFL action.

Chris Judd retires from football

Senior football writer Rohan Connolly reflects on the amazing career of Chris Judd after his retirement..

Footballer of the Year: Round 19 votes

Round 19 votes for the Age Footballer of the Year award for the 2015 premiership season.

Mick's last address to players

Jake Niall   A gracious Mick Malthouse did not blame his players or criticise the Carlton board when he addressed the Blues for the last time.

The legend of Leon Baker

Rohan Connolly   The dual premiership player is a famous grand final figure, yet one whose story has rarely been told.

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Priddis proves the power of humility

Peter Hanlon   Nowhere in a blocked-out calendar do the howls of "look at me" echo louder than the Brownlow.

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