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Demons fire ahead
Rivers denied unreal goal
Bontempelli under injury cloud
AFL CEO boldly backs State of Origin revival
We haven't had an AFL State of Origin since 1999. Now, CEO Andrew Dillon says it's on his agenda as a must-have in the coming years.
Dusty mystery deepens after coach's shock call
Dustin Martin hasn't confirmed if he will he'll retire or play on come season's end, and his coach hasn't cleared things up.
Giants CEO slams 'political' academies sabotage
GWS CEO Dave Matthews has declared Victorian teams are trying to sabotage interstate teams as they call for changes to the northern academies.
Sad retirement looming as Pie goes before concussion panel
There could be a fourth AFL player forced to retire due to concussion. This time, it's Collingwood's Josh Carmichael facing a nervous wait.
Butters backs under fire coach after 'unusual' booing
Port Adelaide star midfielder Zak Butters has defended coach Ken Hinkley, after fans were caught booing him.
'Flip that script': Coach explains veteran's omission
Essendon will make a statement, choosing to leave out veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein for their clash against Geelong in a sign times are changing.
$18m deal mooted as frenzy over young gun grows
A plethora of Victorian clubs could be willing to offer West Coast young gun Harley Reid up to $18 million over 10 years to lure the 19-year-old home.
Concussion expert slams tribunal's Dangerfield verdict
A doctor has called on the AFL and tribunal to "show leadership" and clarify their rules, after Patrick Dangerfield was let off for a sling tackle.
'Emotional' Petracca lifts lid on family 'frustration'
Melbourne's Christian Petracca says being in hospital after his internal injuries was "traumatic", but denied his family were angry at the club.
Dangerfield's tackle ban overturned at tribunal
Patrick Dangerfield has had his one-match ban withdrawn after mounting a successful appeal at the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.