Nervous wait for Cotchin ahead of grand final

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Trent Cotchin insists his focus was only on the football and not Dylan Shiel in an incident which has left the Richmond captain sweating on the match review panel's ruling ahead of the grand final against Adelaide.

Murphy named as John Nicholls medallist

Carlton coach Brendon Bolton has praised Marc Murphy's character after the Blues skipper claimed his second best and fairest on Friday night.

Stevie J declares himself for preliminary final against Tigers

Steve Johnson has declared his troublesome knee is not an issue and he will line up for Greater Western Sydney in Saturday's preliminary final against Richmond.

Final questions: Tigers v Giants

The Tigers are gunning for their first grand final in 37 years. The Giants are hoping for their first in their six-year AFL history. There is much to debate heading into Saturday's sellout preliminary final at the MCG. Jon Pierik tackles the big questions.

Hardwick urges Tigers to bring 'work rate and intent'

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has declared the Tigers must bring "work-rate and intent" if they are to go where they have not been for almost 35 years - into an AFL grand final.

Forget Suns and Giants, could Tigers be next 'super team'?

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Richmond deserve praise for elevating – and now thriving – through a rugged expansionist era.

Stringer shocked, upset by Bulldogs' trade decision

Jake Stringer has declared he gave his all to the Western Bulldogs, revealing he was shocked and upset at being told he would be traded.

Ablett to make a call on his future before Brownlow count

Gary Ablett will make a call on his future before Monday night's Brownlow-Medal count, with his manager declaring the champion midfielder could play on for four more years.

Saints dasher offered new deal

Out-of-contract St Kilda defender Shane Savage appears poised to remain at the Saints in 2018 after being offered a new deal by the club.