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The controversial moment involving Tom Atkins.

Chris Scott says review centre should get involved to stop a repeat of Atkins controversy

The Cats coach he would support the AFL Review Centre being used for contentious last-touch decisions after Tom Atkins won a crucial free kick late in the win over Adelaide.

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Darcy Moore returns to lead Collingwood.

AFL round three teams and expert tips: Big guns back for Pies, besieged Dons blood another debutant

All the teams as they’re announced for round three of the AFL season – plus the experts give their all-important tips.

Patrick Voss of the Dockers taunts Harrison Petty of the Demons.

Petty behaviour: Docker cops flak for ‘cry baby’ gesture

The issue of taunting is set to be thrust back into the AFL spotlight after an incident during Fremantle’s game against the Demons on Saturday night.

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Izak Rankine.

AFL round two teams and expert tips: Crows, Bulldogs named for Rankine’s return

All the teams as they’re announced for round two of the AFL season – plus the experts give their all-important tips.

Spring in their step: Jacob van Rooyen and Max Gawn.

King-sized win: New-look Demons on song, edge St Kilda’s rich recruits

Melbourne’s Steven King era is off to a perfect start, consigning St Kilda and their band of rich recruits to a second consecutive defeat at the MCG on Sunday.

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Wayne Milera pays close attention to Nick Daicos.

The seven missing minutes for Nick Daicos that cost Collingwood the game

In what proved to be the pivotal quarter of the night, Daicos was positioned away from where the game was being decided. He touched the ball just six times. Adelaide slammed on six goals.

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Dylan Moore (left) and Connor Macdonald of the Hawks celebrate a goal after their week from hell.

‘We are very sorry’: Connor Macdonald speaks after Arizona arrest; Hollywood Hawks flex their muscles

The build-up to the latest chapter of the Essendon v Hawthorn rivalry reached fever pitch after the failed Merrett trade. In reality, they’re not in the same weight division.

  • Roy Ward and Sam McClure
Essendon young gun Dyson Sharp.

AFL round one teams and expert tips: Bombers name three debutants for ‘Merrett match’ v Hawks

All the teams as they’re announced for round one of the AFL season – plus the experts give their tips for the first full round of footy for 2026.

Taken off: Arthur Jones was removed from the game after a high hit from Harris Andrews.

Bulldogs get scalp as Lions premiership captain faces nervous MRO wait

The Western Bulldogs and reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions played a brilliant opening round match with the Bulldogs just hanging on to win a thriller.

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Bailey Humphrey made a fast start for Gold Coast.

Cats left licking their wounds after the red-hot Suns flex their muscles in prime time

Damien Hardwick’s side had been surrounded by hype throughout the pre-season. After their first hitout of the 2026 season – against Chris Scott’s proven Cats – it’s clear that hype is justified.

  • Andrew Wu