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Everything you need to know about Round 17 of the AFL premiership season.
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Fremantle champion Nat Fyfe ends speculation and signs new Dockers deal
Fremantle superstar Nathan Fyfe has finally agreed to terms on a lucrative new contract, ending speculation he could walk out as a free agent this year.
Two senior AFL officials resign after "inappropriate" relationships
Two senior AFL officials have resigned after admitting to separate inappropriate relationships with younger women who work in the industry.
Tigers coach Hardwick feeling the love
Ash from the Coolaroo recycling plant fire wasn't the only thing circling above Richmond training on Friday morning.
Crows say no danger in Lynch's return
Adelaide insist there's no danger in forward Tom Lynch returning to AFL action just over a fortnight since being in intensive care with a viral illness.
Scott wants finals stability at Cats
Come September, high-flying Geelong will be chasing the AFL flag.
Big guns back for Sydney derby
GWS are set to field one of their strongest sides for the year after naming three big guns for the Sydney derby, as Swans young gun Isaac Heeney declared the Giants would provide a gauge for the surging club's premiership hopes.
Griffiths set to return after concussion scares
Richmond are buoyed by the return of high-flying forward Ben Griffiths who is set to play in the VFL this weekend after some serious concussion fears.
Ablett’s path back to Geelong hits hurdle
A significant stumbling block has emerged in the path that would lead Gold Coast champion Gary Ablett back to Geelong to complete his illustrious AFL career.
Hird open to presenting this year's AFL Norm Smith medal
The AFL is unsure whether James Hird will accept the invitation to present the Norm Smith medal at this year's grand final.
Pies rush back Wells for Suns clash
Collingwood have ushered back Daniel Wells ahead of schedule for Saturday's clash away to Gold Coast as under-fire coach Nathan Buckley and the Magpies attempt to snap a four-match losing streak.
Ins and outs: AFL round 17
The selected teams for AFL round 17.
Eagles power forward Josh Kennedy back for crucial Western Derby clash
West Coast power forward Josh Kennedy is back for the Eagles crucial clash with Fremantle in Sunday's Western Derby.
Billings close to Saints deal, ignores 'Bont' comparisons
Young St Kilda star Jack Billings is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club, as he declared the comparisons between himself and the Western Bulldogs' Marcus Bontempelli "don't fuss" him.
Carey: Carlisle having more influence every week and set for a big one against his former teammates
If there's one player at St Kilda who has made those around him better this season, it's Jake Carlisle.
'1995 pie prices' on offer to boost sagging Western Derby ticket sales
Both sides are currently out of the eight and have failed to draw expected crowd numbers.
Pie in the sky: Scott dismisses Collingwood speculation
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has dismissed speculation linking him to Collingwood, insisting he is "fully committed" to the Kangaroos.
Saints call schoolboy into AFL battle
St Kilda teenager Josh Battle is making the most of his school holidays after being called into their AFL side to face Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.
No Tyson, Watts for Dees-Crows clash
Melbourne will head into Saturday's AFL clash with Adelaide undermanned after Dom Tyson and Jack Watts failed to prove their fitness in training on Thursday.
Rebuilt Roo Tarrant enjoying longest AFL run
Robbie Tarrant will enjoy an AFL milestone a decade in the making when he runs out for game 100 on Saturday.
Saint Carlisle excited to tackle former club Essendon
Nathan Brown is expecting his fellow St Kilda recruit in Jake Carlisle to be fired up for his first meeting with his former club Essendon.
AFL players set to receive major mental health care boost
The AFL and the players' association are joining forces in a concerted effort to develop footballers as fit in mind as they are in body.
Meet the AFL's newest partner: Thomas the Tank Engine
The AFL has partnered with a "high-profile international pre-school brand" in a league-first collaboration involving stars Matthew Richardson and Sabrina Frederick-Traub.
Tigers, Blues pitch for multimillion dollar stadium upgrades
Traditional AFL rivals Richmond and Carlton are each pitching for multi-million dollar government support to transform their old home grounds at Punt Road and Princes Park.
Bombers sign Darcy Parish until 2019
Essendon have locked down promising midfielder Darcy Parish until the end of the 2019 AFL season.
McCartin to take some time out because of concussion history
St Kilda youngster Paddy McCartin is expected to be sidelined for another three weeks as he comes to terms with the effects of his latest bout of concussion - arising from an incident where he copped a knee to the head in the VFL last month.
Harley Bennell on course for Dockers debut against former side Gold Coast
He will be released to Dockers alignment outfit and reigning WAFL premiers Peel Thunder for the first match of what is likely to be three outings ahead of what will be a highly anticipated AFL return.
'Selfless' Hodge a finals master, says Dangerfield
No wonder Patrick Dangerfield has paid particular attention to Luke Hodge, arguably the greatest finals performer of the past decade.
Forget Ross Lyon going to the Pies, what about Bomber' Thompson?: Hardie
Forget Ross Lyon going to Collingwood because the Pies are reportedly chasing a high-profile coach in Mark 'Bomber' Thompson.
Concerning affair for the AFL
The revelation on Monday that a male senior AFL staffer had an affair with a younger female colleague has created a significant degree of discomfort at the game's head office.
Giants trio in the running
Confidence is building at Greater Western Sydney regarding Steve Johnson, Toby Greene and Zac Williams' hopes of returning for Saturday night's AFL derby.
Viney aiming to return in round 18
The irresistible lure of being apart of an AFL finals series appears to be the motivation for Melbourne co-captain Jack Viney to return ahead of schedule, possibly for the round 18 clash with Port Adelaide at the MCG.
Thomas in line for new Blues deal
Weeks after removing a contractual clause to guarantee him an AFL deal for 2018, Dale Thomas is set to earn one through form.
Bickley questions Crows' negotiation style
Former Adelaide captain Mark Bickley has questioned how the Crows handle pay negotiations with players but expects Jake Lever to re-sign.
No doubting Thomas now
Weeks after removing a contractual clause to guarantee him an AFL deal for 2018, Dale Thomas is set to earn one through form.
Who got Lade? Port did
Brendon Lade is returning to Port Adelaide after seven years as an assistant coach at AFL rivals Richmond.
Dogs won't be hoodoo gurus
The Western Bulldogs won't look back at their painful history of preliminary final losses in the lead up to their Saturday night clash with GWS Giants.
Hogan departure won't be 'catastrophic': Schwarz
Melbourne great David Schwarz says the potential defection of Jesse Hogan would not be "as catastrophic" now as it would have been last year.
Football romance, or the road to the future?
There’s two very contrasting narratives developing heading into the penultimate weekend of the AFL season. And sentimentally, they’re at opposite ends of the spectrum.
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