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Collingwood coach Craig McRae has explained the situation around Nick Daicos before the superstar was ruled out of the game.
Offseason arrival Oscar Allen (c) made a strong impression for Brisbane as they beat Collingwood. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

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.

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Nick Daicos won’t play Brisbane.

Pies superstar ruled out of Lions clash

Nick Daicos will not take on Brisbane after being a very late withdrawal from the blockbuster match.

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Lance Collard will plead before an AFL disciplinary tribunal.

Lance Collard to face disciplinary hearing over alleged slur

St Kilda forward Lance Collard will face a historic AFL disciplinary tribunal over his alleged homophobic slur as he continues to proclaim his innocence.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Peter Wright of the Bombers looks dejected after losing the round three AFL match between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on March 28, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

How Bombers get themselves out of this never-ending crisis

I know what it’s like playing in a team that struggles to find success, but this is what saved the Tigers and made them premiership winners.

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Garry Lyon has been caught out in a hot mic moment.

AFL great in hot mic drama as ‘disrespectful’ comment gets out

The experienced commentator has apologised after the off-air footage was inadvertently streamed.

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Steven King's appointment as Melbourne coach  seems to have re-energised players such as Max Gawn. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.

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Adam Simpson has not completely shut the door on coaching Carlton in the future.
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The Crosleys and the Neales in happier times.

‘Tess Crosley endures endless harassment over alleged affair’: Pal

A personal friend of a woman embroiled in the break-up of AFL star Lachie Neale and his wife has described the intense harassment she has faced.

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Oscar Allen (centre) has overcome plenty during his AFL career and a Magpies challenge is next. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

'Best in five years': Ex-Eagle lands on feet at Lions

Former West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen says his body is the best it’s felt in five years, as he adjusts to life in Brisbane. 

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Port Adelaide are ‘rock bottom’, according to Kane Cornes.
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Zach Merrett has been accused of giving up.

Zach Merrett under fire for ‘giving up’ against Kangaroos

‘I never thought I would see the day where that proud player would do this.’

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Tristan Xerri of the Kangaroos wipes blood on the face of Andrew McGrath.

Xerri learns fate for bloody act on Bombers defender

North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri will miss three games after being suspended for wiping blood on Essendon defender Andrew McGrath on Saturday.

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Jye Caldwell believes the winless Bombers will bring plenty of fire to the Anzac Day clash. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms

Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.

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