Bugg cops six match ban for punching Mills
Melbourne's Tomas Bugg has been suspended for six matches by the AFL tribunal for punching Sydney's Callum Mills.
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Mills in doubt to face Suns
Felled defender Callum Mills is in doubt for Sydney's clash with Gold Coast while big man Kurt Tippett faces another week on the sidelines.
Bucks happy to wait for talks on future
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Double injury blow for Kangaroos
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McCarthy, Webster accept bans
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Clubs must nurture coaches; give Wallis another chance: Sheedy
Essendon legend Kevin Sheedy believes the time has come for Dean Wallis to be welcomed back into the AFL coaching fraternity and hopes the dual premiership enforcer can patch things up with his old club eventually.
West Coast boosted by return of Josh Kennedy for Power clash
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Bugg has burnt our trust: Jones
Melbourne midfielder Tom Bugg has "burnt a fair bit of trust" within the football club following his crude off-the-ball hit on Sydney defender Callum Mills, according to Demons co-captain Nathan Jones.
Was Nick Riewoldt's sneaky act of deception aided by a starstruck fan?
St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt has been criticised for his clever act of deception involving Dockers youngster Griffin Logue, which gifted the Saints a 50m penalty and a critical goal in the dying minutes of the game.
Bugg expected to enter guilty plea
Melbourne's Tomas Bugg has been referred directly to the AFL tribunal for his punch to the face of Sydney's Callum Mills.
Selwood a chance to return from concussion
Geelong is optimistic that captain Joel Selwood will return for the Cats' round 16 clash with the Lions at the Gabba.
Bombers limp effort selfish and unacceptable
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Viney out in latest Demon injury blow
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It's time for red cards in the AFL
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Rockliff's contract in flux, lauds 'super' Lion cubs
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Sandilands injury could be a lifeline for Griffin
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Man of Steele in elite company when it comes to tackles
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Cool-headed young Lion negating hottest forwards
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Heppell slams 'selfish' Bombers
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Victim has no memory of Fahour's punch
Vision has emerged of AFL diversity chief Ali Fahour punching an opponent to the head in a local football league game.
Dom Sheed and Jackson Nelson sign new two-year deals at West Coast
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I'm still earning back trust: De Goey
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A Big Week in Art ... mime for a change
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Pies not cooked yet, says Buckley
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Mills' father calls for AFL to bring in red cards
Father of injured Sydney defender Callum Mills says the AFL should introduce a sending-off system for serious offences.
Buckley's chance: The Pies are done
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Sandilands ruled out for rest of season
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Dockers pipped at the post after hard-fought battle against the Saints at Domain Stadium
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Saints march to victory in the west
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Bombers' finals hopes on knife's edge after Lions loss: Worsfold
Essendon coach John Worsfold admits his side's finals hopes are in the balance after the Bombers slumped to their fourth loss in five matches against Brisbane on Sunday.
Hard-running Hawks overcome injury-hit Pies
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Who got Lade? Port did
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Dogs won't be hoodoo gurus
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Hogan departure won't be 'catastrophic': Schwarz
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