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Giants to heed Tigers lesson in Gather Round rematch
Looking to snap a three-game losing streak to kick their season into gear, GWS star Lachie Ash warned it would be folly to expect an easy win over Richmond.
‘Needed to happen’: Ashcroft tagged in tough Lions win
North Melbourne continued their improvement on Saturday, but Brisbane made them pay for too many turnovers and won by 26 points in their Gather Round game.
‘A week’s a long time in footy’: perplexed Demons coach
Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.
Lions, Kangaroos hit the road again in Gather Round
After four Gather Rounds at three different venues, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan would love his team to have a game at Adelaide Oval.
Coach in awe as Heeney steers Swans to win over Suns
Sydney have beaten Gold Coast by 32 points, with Isaac Heeney turning in a star performance, to go top of the AFL ladder.
Western Bulldogs ace hurt in loss to Hawthorn
Hawthorn have beaten the Western Bulldogs by 42 points, with a star Dog hurt in the Gather Round defeat.
Suns still need to close gap to AFL’s best: Hardwick
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the Suns still aren't on the same level as the AFL's best teams after their loss to Sydney.
‘A bloody good job’: Gather Round set to stay in SA
Geelong coach Chris Scott has praised Gather Round after his team played for the first time on Sunday at suburban Norwood Oval.
Whatever it takes: Port’s sights set on top draftee
Coach Josh Carr says Port Adelaide will do whatever it takes to land potential No.1 draftee Dougie Cochrane despite changes to the AFL draft bidding system.
Lions’ All-Australian boost as hot Roos await
Two integral Brisbane Lions should return to face a confident North Melbourne, who were unlucky to settle for a draw when they met last season.
‘Maintain the rage’: Demons coach challenges players
Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.
Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent.
Collingwood back Nick Daicos to return and deliver
Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury are due to return for Collingwood against Fremantle and forward Beau McCreery is confident they are ready to make an impact.
Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash
The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn.
Crows’ second term sinks Blues in Gather Round opener
While Carlton were downed by Adelaide for their third-straight loss, it proved a more competitive performance from the Blues.
‘Bringing the heat’: Dockers wary of wounded Magpies
Dockers forward Isaiah Dudley reckons a Collingwood side coming off a tough loss to Brisbane makes them opponents to be wary of.
Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees’ energy
Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.
Star Fremantle midfielder to remain on sidelines
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says a key pair of players will spend another week on the sidelines and miss the Gather Round clash against Collingwood.
‘Finally worked it out’: Pickett’s light-bulb moment
Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.
Dillon, Malinauskas haggle over AFL Gather Round deal
This is the last year of the current AFL Gather Round deal and there's no indication yet when a new agreement might be announced.
Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.
‘Get on with it’: Voss blocks out Blues blowtorch
Under-fire coach Michael Voss remains focused on steering Carlton out of their rut amid intense scrutiny on the beleaguered AFL club.
It’s dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons
The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.
Brownlow winners boost Suns, Power in AFL tests
Gold Coast and Port Adelaide will welcome back their respective Brownlow Medal winners in AFL round four, while Sydney have regained superstar Isaac Heeney.
New Lions roar to humble Daicos-less Magpies
Two of the Brisbane Lions' big-name recruits have impressed in a 54-point defeat of Collingwood, who ruled star midfielder Nick Daicos out in the warm-up.
‘Sledgehammer’ keeps Fagan honest after quickfire wins
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't sure if Hugh McCluggage will return from a calf injury that's seen him miss the last three games.
‘We got exposed’: Magpies lick wounds, wait on Daicos
Craig McRae was critical of what is usually one of his side's great strengths after Collingwood, without Nick Daicos, were outplayed in Brisbane.
‘Be smarter’: Crows on score woes ahead of Dockers test
Adelaide's once-feared attack has been a shadow of its usual scoring power this season, with an assistant coach saying the reasons are varied.
Hardwick delivers Rowell verdict, Petracca update
Gold Coast's midfield could be at full capacity for Gather Round, with Matt Rowell likely to return against Melbourne and Christian Petracca progressing well.
Blowtorch on Blues intensifies after latest meltdown
North Melbourne kicked the last five goals at Marvel Stadium to overrun Carlton and ensure another week of fierce scrutiny for Michael Voss and his team.