Old rivalry flares up as Bombers fight for AFLW finals
Essendon are within touching distance of an AFLW finals spot but old enemy Carlton are determined to end their season with an upset win.
Australian rules football
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Saints’ AFLW finals dream over after loss to Bulldogs
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Bombers, Tigers draw to complicate AFLW finals scenario
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Roos star Jasmine Garner a ‘generational’ AFLW talent
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Demons won’t let AFLW finals hopes go without a fight
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‘Brutal’ AFLW means no time for Bombers to lament loss
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Shierlaw stars in AFLW as ‘Roos thump Bombers
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Cats claw past Lions to keep AFLW finals hopes alive
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AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse
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Starcevich defends under fire Hyett after Dogs flop
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Daisy-led Eagles keen to bust AFLW derby hoodoo
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GWS players banned, fined by AFL over function debacle
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GWS players investigated over distressing allegations
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Smith to Cats as flurry of deals ends AFL trade period
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Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function
GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.
Magpies exodus continues as Brendon Bolton joins Saints
Former Carlton coach Brendon Bolton has joined St Kilda's coaching panel for 2025, continuing a worrying exodus at Collingwood.