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Paddy McCartin training with St Kilda in 2019.

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‘He’s very remorseful’: McCartin bracing for ban after VFL punch caught on camera

The former No.1 draft pick has dealt his own hopes of returning to the AFL a significant blow, a month out from the mid-season rookie draft.

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by Vince Rugari and Anthony Colangelo

AFL umpires have had ample time to practice bouncing the ball in the COVID-19 restricted season.

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by Damien Ractliffe

Opinion

Young Blue Walsh is ‘a massive Brownlow chance’

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Demons forward Ben Brown celebrates a goal during the round seven match against his former side, the Kangaroos.

‘Babes in the woods’: Former Dees star delivers blunt warning to current crop

by Jon Pierik

Lance Franklin is in line to face the unbeaten Demons at the MCG on Saturday night.

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Buddy miracle: Franklin could make early return for Swans against Dees

by Vince Rugari

Insight & Analysis

‘He had a great gentle persistence’: the real meaning of a cuppa with Costa

Peter Ryan

When the Cats broke their premiership drought in 2007, Frank Costa upset some residents by ringing the bells all night to celebrate victory.

Four Points: Time for a fresh start and for Collingwood to release the shackles

Michael Gleeson

Collingwood have been slow and boring. They need to release the shackles if they’re to keep up with the daring trend of the modern game.

‘She knows my voice, so I’ll just keep going’: AFLW star’s heartbreak over mother’s dementia

Sarah Burt

Nicola Stevens was a teenager when she found out her mum had early onset dementia.

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Dustin Martin is back training with Richmond.

‘Business as usual’ for Bolton as Dusty returns to the Tiger fold

Dustin Martin was back at Richmond training on Monday after a short visit to New Zealand, coming as off-contract teammate Shai Bolton continues to emerge as a force.

by Jon Pierik

Nicky Winmar (inset) had advice for Brad Hill.

‘Don’t listen to that, brother’: Hill reveals words of encouragement from Winmar

Bradley Hill has revealed the words of encouragement he received from St Kilda great Nicky Winmar after the Saints wingman returned to form with a 27-disposals showing in his side’s thumping win over Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.