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West Coast’s Tim Kelly has been backed to return to the side as a midfielder.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumEagle says up-and-running TK still one of their best players

West Coast teammate Reuben Ginbey is backing veteran Tim Kelly to bounce back and return to the midfield after it was revealed he had dropped himself back to the reserves. 

Jackson Barrett

Lachie Whitfield gives Jed Bews some close attention when Geelong hosted GWS in round 10. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumTough-as-teak Giant lauded ahead of AFL milestone

Two-time All-Australian defender Lachie Whitfield will return for GWS and play his 250th game in Saturday's massive home match against Geelong.

Roger Vaughan

David King has had another swipe at Justin Longmuir

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Load of s..t’: Docker jumps to coach’s defence in King feud

Fremantle defender Luke Ryan has leapt to the defence of coach Justin Longmuir, describing David King’s criticism of the Dockers boss as “a load of s..t”.

Jackson Barrett

Taj Hotton is set to make his keenly-awaited debut for Richmond on Saturday. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumRichmond to unleash 'special talent' against Bombers

Once a potential No.1 draft pick, Taj Hotton will make his AFL debut for Richmond after overcoming an ACL rupture suffered last year.

Oliver Caffrey

Rhett Bazzo boards the flight to Adelaide

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumForgotten Eagle set to end gruelling wait for return

West Coast defender Rhett Bazzo is on the plane to Adelaide and looks set to play just his second game in two years. 

Jackson Barrett

Dockers players look dejected after defeat against Sydney

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘You need to win’: Why Freo must beat Hawks to play finals

Fremantle’s finals hopes are set to hinge on a must-win game against Hawthorn as they face the prospect of being the heartbreaking story in one of the tightest finishes to an AFL season in recent memory.

Mitchell Woodcock

St Kilda young gun Mattaes Phillipou (L) may not add to his four senior games this season. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Put him to sleep a bit': Saints managing young gun

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes Mattaes Phillipou will play in the AFL again this season, but is unsure when he might return from his latest injury setback.

Roger Vaughan

Fremantle star Josh Treacy.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumPressure is a privilege: Treacy welcomes Dockers scrutiny

All eyes will be on Fremantle on Saturday as they attempt to get back into the eight with a win over Hawthorn, but key forward Josh Treacy says that pressure is an important part of being a Docker.

Craig O'Donoghue

Coach Luke Beveridge wants Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy to be rewarded if he's defended illegally. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumWestern Bulldogs' wish for superstar forward Darcy

Tactics used to defend star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy have attracted the attention of football pundits.

Oliver Caffrey

Tim Kelly dropped himself as he looks to break back into the midfield.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Inside story: Why Tim Kelly asked to play in the WAFL

West Coast star Tim Kelly made the sensational decision to drop himself back to the WAFL to try to break back into the Eagles’ midfield. The West Australian can reveal why.

Mitchell Woodcock

Luke Jackson of the Dockers and Lloyd Meek of the Hawks compete in a ruck contest.

AFLVideoCommentsMeek hopes for cool WA reception as Hawks eye Freo test

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek is relishing the chance to test himself against Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson in the high-stakes clash with Fremantle.

Shayne Hope

Carlton coach Michael Voss reckons ball-ups should be called after player-umpire collisions. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumVoss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.

Shayne Hope

Tom De Koning got Bronx cheers from some Blues fans during the defeat by Brisbane. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumVoss admits TDK 'challenged' as Blues fans jeer star

Tom De Koning is attracting the wrong sort of attention from some Carlton fans as he struggles for on-field impact, with a huge off-field decision to make.

Shayne Hope

NoahAnswerth has suffered a season-ending injury for the Lions at Marvel Stadium. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumLions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after popular team man Noah Answerth suffered a season-ending injury in the win over Carlton.

Shayne Hope

AFL's reigning premiers have won their third game in a row and heaped more misery on Blues fans. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumNo mercy from Lions as Carlton's woes continue

The Brisbane Lions have continued their push for a top-two finish and twisted the knife in Carlton with a comprehensive victory at Marvel Stadium.

Shayne Hope

Eastern States critic David King has taken a swipe at Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir this week.

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Why does David King have it out for Dockers’ man J-Lo?

Now, I am all for an open media but there has to be balance and this is certainly not the first time Eastern States critic David King has taken a swipe at Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir, writes the Snitch.

The Snitch

Hawthorn are poised to follow in the footsteps of St Kilda and Sydney and put a hard clamp on Fremantle star Caleb Serong, recalling renowned tagger Finn Maginness.

AFL VideoCommentsThe Finn-isher! Hawks recall tagger in big Serong hint

Hawthorn are poised to follow in the footsteps of St Kilda and Sydney and put a hard clamp on Fremantle star Caleb Serong, recalling renowned tagger Finn Maginness.

Jackson Barrett

The Giants' Jesse Hogan is excited to be back on deck to take on Geelong. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGiants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash

GWS and Geelong have both added firepower for their high-stakes AFL encounter, while Hawthorn made a surprise selection call for a meeting with Fremantle.

Shayne Hope

Alex Pearce (left) is out of the clash against Hawthorn.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers’ leader out of crucial Hawks blockbuster

Fremantle has lost skipper Alex Pearce for their must-win clash against Hawthorn.

Mitchell Woodcock

Legendary AFL figure Mick Malthouse has picked Hayden Young as they key to Fremantle making a run at the flag.

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MALTHOUSE: Young most important player if Freo make finals

Legendary AFL figure Mick Malthouse has picked Hayden Young as they key to Fremantle making a run at the flag as he selects the most important players from every side.

Mick Malthouse

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has swung the changes and warned his players to be wary of a resurgent Port Adelaide.

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McQualter swings axe for ‘dangerous’ Port Adelaide

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has swung the axe and warned his players to be wary of a resurgent Port Adelaide in Sunday’s clash at Adelaide Oval.

Glen Quartermain

A fan who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss has been banned.

AFLCommentsPremiumMagpies member banned for five years over Voss threat

The AFL, the MCG and Collingwood have punished an unnamed Magpies member who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss.

Roger Vaughan and Murray Wenzel

Alastair Clarkson is not in favour of an NBA-style in-season AFL tournament. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumClarkson makes feelings known on in-season tournament

An in-season tournament could be introduced in 2028, but Alastair Clarkson reckons the AFL will be better off evening up the draw first.

Justin Chadwick

West Coast are all but resigned to being without premiership star Elliot Yeo for the season. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumStar Eagle almost cooked for 2025 after ankle struggles

Eagles coach Andrew McQualter has given the biggest hint yet that Elliot Yeo won't feature in 2025 following a slower-than-expected recovery from ankle surgery.

Justin Chadwick