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After pushing Fremantle in their past three clashes, Western Bulldogs are keen on another crack. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumNo inhibitions: Bulldogs hatch plan to take down Freo

Fremantle are roaring towards the minor premiership, but the Bulldogs will be looking to create waves when they travel to Perth to tackle the flag favourites.

Justin Chadwick

Rivals captains Jasmine Garner and Orla O'Dwyer are excited by the Australia v Ireland AFLW match. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

AFLPremium'Huge' international clash for Irish who call AFLW home

Gripes about the venue won't minimise the Australia-Ireland show-stopper AFLW fans have waited nearly a decade for, the teams' superstar captains say.

Will Nicholas

Abbey Holmes has revealed she and husband Keegan Brooksby were expecting their second child, following the birth on son Braxton last June.

LifestyleCommentsStar Channel 7 football presenter announces baby joy

‘Becoming parents has been the greatest time of our lives, so to know we’re about to do it all again is incredibly exciting.’

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Nathan O'Driscoll of Fremantle.

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HASLEBY: The Dockers the Eagles should poach

West Coast Eagles do not have to look far to bolster the talent on their list, with their crosstown rivals possessing an abundance of riches, writes Paul Hasleby.

Paul Hasleby

Skipper Marcus Bontempelli (r) stepped up in the second half as his Western Bulldogs beat Richmond. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumRichards, Bontempelli put Richmond to the sword

The Western Bulldogs have moved to within percentage of the top six after thrashing Richmond by 57 points in a one-sided contest in Melbourne.

Justin Chadwick

Essendon young gun Sullivan Robey suffered a knee injury in the heavy loss to Hawthorn. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBombers sweat on scans as young gun avoids ACL tear

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says young gun Sullivan Robey has avoided a dreaded ACL tear but the Bombers are still awaiting scans.

Anna Harrington

Murphy Reid of Fremantle

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAmiss’ stark warning over rising Freo star

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has issued a grim warning for opponents: there is still plenty of upsite for Murphy Reid.

Glen Quartermain

Unassuming Hawks veteran Jack Gunston brought up a big milestone amid his seven goals on Saturday. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSeven's heaven for Gunston in big Hawks win

Jack Gunston kicked his 600th AFL goal among a bag of seven to help Hawthorn canter to an 93-point win over Essendon and tighten their grip on a top-four spot.

Anna Harrington

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter wants his side to be at their best against Richmond.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles look to frank improvement with Tigers victory

West Coast’s disastrous western derby defeat hasn’t swayed coach Andrew McQualter from his goal of ‘to take some scalps’ to finish this season, starting with the last-played Richmond next weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser guided the Blues to their eighth win from 10 games under him. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFraser to consider next move in Carlton coaching race

With just four rounds remaining and the Carlton coaching process underway, caretaker coach Josh Fraser admits the time is approaching to consider his future.

Oliver Caffrey

West Coast star Harley Reid has avoided suspension.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumReid learns fate over Johnson derby strike

West Coast star Harley Reid has faced the music after striking Fremantle midfielder Matt Johnson in their derby defeat.

Mitchell Woodcock

Carlton continued their season resurgence while rubbing salt in fading Gold Coast's wounds. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDefiant Hardwick backs Suns to rise from 'darkest days'

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has drawn parallels between the Suns' nightmare nine-game losing streak and his experience at Richmond in 2016.

Oliver Caffrey

Fremantle are hoping the rest afforded to Brennan Cox will pump him up for the rest of the season. (James Worsfold/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFreo hope careful approach with star defender pays off

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Brennan Cox and Hayden Young would have played in Friday's derby if it was a grand final, but it wasn't worth the risk.

Justin Chadwick

West Coast’s Oli Francou is stretchered from the ground.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles rookie to undergo surgery after nasty knee injury

West Coast midfielder Oli Francou will have surgery on a nasty cut to his knee that he sustained in the dying minutes of 70-point western derby defeat to a rampaging Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock

Josh Carr is not worried about the looming player raid by new Tasmania coach Ken Hinkley (right). (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPort wary but not worried by looming Hinkley raid

Star Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades is among the players who could be targeted by new Tasmania Devils coach Ken Hinkley.

Justin Chadwick and Murray Wenzel

Karl Worner has had a strong season for Freo.

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The late bloomers taking AFL by storm in 2026

This year, there are five guys in particular who’ve caught my attention – late bloomers and breakout players, who have made the leap to play crucial roles for their clubs, writes Ryan Daniels.

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Ken Hinkley will coach Tasmania.

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Why coaching and marriage have a hell of a lot in common

Ken Hinkley’s appointment at Tasmania felt like a match made in heaven. And that’s a good way to approach these jobs because in many ways, clubs are constantly looking for Mr Right, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Patrick Dangerfield leaves the field on Friday night. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGeelong superstar sore after big MCG win over Demons

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is battling adductor and calf issues following the Cats' rousing 20-point win over Melbourne.

Oliver Caffrey

West Coast star Harley Reid (c) appeared frustrated by some calls in the clash with Fremantle. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumIs Harley Reid copping a bad rap from AFL umpires?

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he wants to analyse vision before potentially approaching the AFL about how umpires are treating Harley Reid.

Justin Chadwick

Fremantle won the western derby in style.

AFLCommentsLongmuir hails ‘pretty special’ moment as Freo equal record

Fremantle didn’t just win the western derby on Friday night, they equalled a club record - and are now perfectly placed to set a new mark that will be incredibly difficult for any other team to achieve.

Craig O'Donoghue

Eagles medical staff attend to Oliver Francou after a cut to his knee.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumFrancou ‘okay’ but may need hospital visit for gruesome cut

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says mid-season recruit Oliver Francou is ‘okay’ after sustaining a gruesome gash to his knee in the club’s western derby drubbing but added he may need to go to hospital.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast’s Harley Reid after the loss to Fremantle.

AFLCommentsEagles set to seek clarity on how Harley’s umpired

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has indicated the club will seek clarity from the AFL around the way Harley Reid is officiated after several decisions went against the young star.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast’s Bo Allan cannot stop Fremantle’s Shai Bolton.

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Lack of basics lead to belting as Fremantle outclass Eagles

When West Coast review this western derby defeat, the word on the whiteboard will undoubtedly be ‘basics’.

Mitchell Woodcock

Murphy Reid cut a swathe through the third quarter.

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How second-year Freo star's masterclass ripped Eagles apart

Murphy Reid cut a swathe through the third quarter to lead the Dockers to a dominant western derby 63 victory.

Glen Quartermain