Murphy set for head-to-head duel with Ablett

Carlton captain Marc Murphy anticipates he will go head-to-head with Gold Coast champion Gary Ablett when their sides meet on Saturday night at Etihad Stadium.

Elliott close to return as Buckley enjoys fat fit list

Magpies forward Jamie Elliott appears to be on the verge of a long-awaited return to senior football, and Daniel Wells is also making strong gains, says coach.

Buckley wants a more black-and-white ruck rule

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has slammed the new third-man up rule as being too grey and believes rules should not be tinkered with for at least a three-year period.

AFL Live: Saturday Night Footy

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It's round three of the AFL home-and-away season.

Six pointers: The round three edition

Look out for Richmond's first big test, a top-of-the-table showdown and a Blues side bursting to pop the Bombers' bubble.

Lewis, Hogan remorseful for 'stupid decisions'

Remorseful Melbourne pair Jordan Lewis and Jesse Hogan have addressed their teammates after accepting suspensions for striking Carlton players in a fiery encounter at the MCG on Sunday.

AFL Saturday Night Live: Round Two

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The Brisbane Lions host Essendon at the Gabba and West Coast face St Kilda at Domain Stadium.

Six Pointers: Your guide to round two

Hawks enter the second round with a point to prove, Saints return to Perth slaughterhouse and will Ross Lyon unveil his own purple hit squad?

Hawks axe four, welcome back Hodge

Hawthorn have reacted savagely to their upset loss against Essendon last week by making four changes to their side for round two, including the return of former captain Luke Hodge.