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Adam Treloar of the Western Bulldogs and Kim Ravaillion.

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by Roy Ward and Claire Siracusa

Christian Petracca did not play again this year after suffering serious internal injuries against Collingwood in the King’s Birthday match.

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‘No real repairing needed’, says Gawn, as Dees president admits she hasn’t spoken to Petracca about grievances

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by Peter Ryan and Danny Russell

From left: Carlton star Charlie Curnow, Giants skipper Toby Greene, and Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton.

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September heat: This is who is under the most pressure in the finals

by Kane Cornes

AFL Briefing

Bulldogs’ AFLW set to move to double-header slot; Josh Battle decides future; Pies sign veterans; Hawkins nears return, perhaps through VFL

by Marnie Vinall

Insight & Analysis

When it came to footy tipping, my focus was beating Kane Cornes

It’s always nice to have bragging rights over someone with strong football opinions. Here’s how I ended up winning, and who I’m picking in the finals.

Petracca wants out, and a star Blue could unlock his potential trade

Despite public guarantees from Melbourne that Petracca would not be traded, the Norm Smith medallist reminded his teammates on Saturday night, and the club during his exit interview on Monday, that he wants to play for a rival Victorian club in 2025.

Sam McClure

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The good, the bad and the excuses of the teams you won’t see this September

It’s Mad Monday for 10 AFL clubs that failed to reach the finals. But behind that frivolity will be serious soul-searching as they come to terms with what went right, what went wrong and why they failed to meet their own expectations.

Jon Pierik, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan

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AFL 2024

Tiger exodus: A trio of premiership stars ask for trades

Three Richmond premiership stars have all formally requested trades away from the club as the Tigers continue their rebuild under Adem Yze.

by Michael Gleeson

Max Gawn and Christian Petracca were involved in a meeting with other leaders of the Demons’ playing group on Saturday.

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AFL 2024

Petracca airs grievances in private meeting of Dees leaders

The three-hour meeting at a wine bar owned by Melbourne captain Max Gawn ended with hugs and high-fives, but no confidence in Petracca’s future at the club.