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What we learnt from the AFL pre-season

While JLT Community Series games had nothing riding on them, they did provide a genuine taster for the season ahead. So, what can we take out of the pre-season?

  • by Michael Gleeson
Careful return: Paddy McCartin spent the night in hospital after yet another head knock.
St Kilda

Saints pair out of hospital after worrying injuries

  • by Michael Gleeson
Adam Treloar (right) racked up 42 touches on Monday,
Match report

Pies hang on for narrow win over Blues

  • by Daniel Cherny
Aaron Naughton takes a big mark for the Dogs in 2018.
Western Bulldogs

Naughton gives Dogs extra bite up forward

  • by Michael Gleeson
Steven May has been offered a one-match ban.
Match review

May, Matera banned by AFL match review officer

  • by Steve Larkin

Insight & Analysis

'I was pretty stale': Ex-Bulldog gains new outlook after move

Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan

Injuries took enjoyment of football away from defender Marcus Adams. He needed the shift up to Brisbane to get the buzz back.

Why Weitering is the key Blue in 2019

Jake Niall
Jake Niall

Forgotten defender and No.1 draft pick Jacob Weitering shapes as the key to the Blues reviving their fortunes this season and beyond.

Fourth now is nothing to us, says Demons coach

Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan

Melbourne have kept climbing up the ladder each season since 2014 but the final step will be the hardest. Can this team go all the way in 2019?

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Injured Lion Marcus Adams.
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Who's on the injury list at your club?

With less than a fortnight until the AFL season opener, here is your club-by-club injury list.

  • by Jon Pierik
Paddy Ryder had surgery to repair a depressed cheekbone.
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Port ruckman has cheekbone surgery

Port Adelaide ruckman Paddy Ryder has had surgery to repair a depressed fracture of his cheekbone.

  • by Steve Larkin
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  • by Michael Gleeson
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Hawthorn coach concerned after '100-metre' penalty

  • by Daniel Cherny
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  • by Daniel Cherny

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