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  • Final teams in for Cats-Tigers and Crows-Giants with top four hopes on the line. Follow LIVE | 20…

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    GEELONG hosts Richmond under lights at GMHBA Stadium as the Cats prepare for another premiership tilt.

    Geelong (14-8) was in serious danger of losing its grip on a top-six spot as North Melbourne made a blistering start before the Cats turned the tables to claim a rousing victory.

    The Cats have now won five in a row and can avoid the wildcard round with a victory against the Tigers, while holding out hope that multiple other results fall their way to hand them a double chance. 

    Richmond (3-19) gave up some of the gains it had made with a win against West Coast, then a narrow loss to Adelaide as it was largely uncompetitive in a defeat to St Kilda.

    2026 AFL Round 24: Richmond v Geelong

    All the photos from Richmond's Round 24 clash against Geelong at the GMHBA Stadium.

    All the photos from Richmond's Round 2 AFLW clash against the Western Bulldogs.

    All the photos from Richmond's AFL and AFLW training on August 21, 2026.

    All the photos from Richmond's Round 21 VFL clash against St Kilda.

    The Jack Dyer Stand roof supported by impressive timber beams that will be prominent on the outside of the building nears completion.

    All the photos from Richmond's Round 23 clash against St Kilda at the MCG.

    All the photos from Richmond's AFL and AFLW training on August 14, 2026.

    All the photos from Richmond's Round 20 VFL clash against Port Melbourne.

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    Match Preview | Cats Jostling for Position with September Looming

    Take a look ahead to Saturday's clash with Richmond, as the Cats conclude their 2026 home-and-away season

    GMHBA Stadium is calling on what shapes as another monumental day for the Geelong Football Club, with the Cats set to conclude their 2026 home-and-away season against Richmond on Saturday. 

    Entering Round 24, Geelong sit in the top six on the ladder and are in the box seat to secure at least a home Elimination Final, which would importantly see them avoid the Wildcard Weekend and earn a bye week. 

    The Cats have found a rich vein of form at the right time of year, winning their last five consecutive games and looking for a sixth when they tackle Richmond, following a stirring comeback victory over North Melbourne last Saturday. 

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  • Round 16 Hostplus SANFL League Teams | SANFL Round 16 v South Adelaide: Four key takeaways | BETT…

    Round 16 Hostplus SANFL League Teams | SANFL Round 16 v South Adelaide: Four key takeaways | BETT…

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    Round 16 Hostplus SANFL League Teams

    Exciting South Australian talent Dougie Cochrane is set to don the Magpie guernsey for the first time on Sunday after making his Hostplus SANFL League debut last year with Central District. Picture – Cory Sutton

    SANFL Media’s ZAC MILBANK brings you all of the teams ahead of Round 16 of the Hostplus SANFL League.

    INT Murray Bastick, Dusty Geister, Hayden Henke, Billy Iles, Dayne Posthuma, Trent Tattoli, Jack Tomkinson

    Reserves
    F Harper Bromson, Jensen Hargreaves, Jett Poulish
    HF Chris Hooper, Mitch Cornolo, Josh Ralph
    C Aidan Hockley, Matthew Hamblin, Daniel Fairbrother
    HB Jack Gordon, Brodie Tuck, Mihail Lochowiak
    B Harrison Pringle, Cooper Pyman, Louis Switala

    SANFL Round 16 v South Adelaide: Four key takeaways

    SANFL coach Matthew Wright highlights three standout performers in Adelaide’s Round 16 clash against South Adelaide.

    Adelaide’s SANFL side has gone down to South Adelaide by 18 points at Noarlunga Oval on Saturday afternoon. 

    The Panthers led the entire game and proved to be the more consistent side across the four quarters. However, Adelaide made South Adelaide earn the 16.7 (103) to 13.7 (85) win, twice fighting back from 32 points down to get within a kick.

    Here are SANFL Coach Matthew Wright’s four key takeaways from the match:

    Finnbar Maley continued his strong SANFL form, providing Adelaide with a reliable set of hands forward.

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    BETTA Team Selection: Round 16 SANFL v Adelaide

    After having a week to reflect on the loss to Glenelg, the Panthers’ slim finals hopes now come down to Saturday's clash with the Crows.

    A win would keep the Panthers in touch with the top five as the race for a finals place intensifies.

    The Panthers will welcome several valuable inclusions to the extended squad, with Phoenix Hargrave, Olivier Northam, Max Clifton and Jesse Nye all named.

    The Reserves will make seven changes to the side that faced Glenelg a fortnight ago. Ben Ashley-Cooper, Jay Chapman, Sam Foley, Ethan Johnson, Tye McManus,Bailey Pilmore and Harry Wadewitz have all been included in the extended squad.

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  • TEAMS: Dashing Demon returns, Bombers swing axe, Suns gun rested | Training Gallery | Touchdown i…

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    TEAMS: Dashing Demon returns, Bombers swing axe, Suns gun rested

    MELBOURNE has named Christian Salem for his long-awaited return in Sunday's match with Gold Coast, while Essendon and Adelaide have made a combined 11 changes for their clash at Marvel Stadium.

    Salem returns for just his sixth game of the season – and first since Gather Round – after recovering from a fractured foot as one of three changes for the Demons, with speedster Caleb Windsor and Changkuoth Jiath also in after missing last week's loss to Geelong.

    Kade Chandler (hand) and Latrelle Pickett (concussion) are out through injury, while Lukas Cooke has been dropped.

    The Suns have recalled Jake Rogers and Ethan Read while managing young gun Zeke Uwland and axing Caleb Lewis for the match, which will be the first time Christian Petracca faces his former side after missing the round four clash with a hamstring injury.

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    Melbourne has landed in the Gold Coast for its Round 21 clash with the Suns

    Check out the action from the historic Australia v Ireland match at North Sydney Oval

    Melbourne has finished its 2026 pre-season with a match simulation against Essendon

    Melbourne hit the track on Wednesday ahead of its Round 21 match against Gold Coast

    Check out the action from the Casey Demons' Round 18 clash against the Geelong Cats.

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    See all the action from Casey's Round 11 clash against Geelong Cats.

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    Ahead of the Australia v Ireland on Saturday, Melbourne pulled on their kits to play gaelic football

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    Star’s emotional reunion with Demons as Suns hunt end to horror streak — LIVE AFL

    Gold Coast’s beyond-desperate bid to snap a horror nine-game losing streak doesn’t get any easier on Sunday afternoon, facing the ‘3:15pm experts’ in Melbourne at People First Stadium.

    The Suns (7-12, 94.8%) have made two changes for the clash, while premiership Dee Christian Petracca will take on his former side for the first time since changing clubs last October.

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    As for the travelling Demons (12-7, 107.8%), they welcome back a trio of regulars in Changkuoth Jiath, Christian Salem and Caleb Windsor — though lose an injured Kade Chandler.

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  • Final teams in for Saints-Swans, Hawks-Roos clashes. Follow LIVE | AFL Live: Ross Lyon name drops…

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    ST KILDA and Sydney open a huge Saturday of action, while Carlton and Brisbane close the night in a massive match for finals implications.

    St Kilda continued to show it is a class above the sides in the bottom half of the ladder as it overcame a North Melbourne challenge then pulled away late to hang on to 10th place.

    The Saints are well-placed to claim a wildcard spot with games to come against the Blues, Tigers and Suns but need to make the most of their last chance to take a big scalp this year before any finals campaign.

    AFL Live: Ross Lyon name drops Chris Scott, again, as Saints buckle in for wildcard spot fight

    We’ve seen two superb coast-to-coast goals today, and we’ve only just hit 2pm. Watch the clips below.

    The first came from Sydney and took just 16 seconds by the time Nick Blakey brought the ball in from full-back at Marvel Stadium and Charlie Curnow poked it through the big sticks at the other end. Opponents St Kilda just watched in awe.

    The second unfolded in Launceston and took just 18 seconds. Hawthorn’s Blake Hardwick unleashed a barrel from full-back and his teammates were able rush the ball forward before Will Day scored the goal. Not something that Roos coach Alastair Clarkson would have enjoyed watching.

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    TEAM: Unchanged lineup to face the Saints

    Sydney will be hoping to make it back to back wins as they look to secure the all-important top two spot with just four fixtures remaining in the home and away season.

    Sydney Swans Coach Dean Cox will take an unchanged lineup to Marvel Stadium to play St Kilda on Saturday afternoon. The Swans have the luxury of using the same 23 players who defeated the Giants by 51-points in the Sydney Derby last weekend. Sydney will be hoping to make it two wins in a row as they look to secure the all-important top two spot, just a month out from finals.

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  • TEAMS: Pies make call on Daicos, Crows swing three changes | Defender returns for Thursday night …

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    TEAMS: Pies make call on Daicos, Crows swing three changes

    The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between Adelaide and Collingwood at Adelaide Oval

    COLLINGWOOD star Josh Daicos has been named to face Adelaide after getting through training on Wednesday, while the Crows have recalled Finnbar Maley among three changes for the blockbuster Thursday night clash.

    The Pies have dropped youngster Sam Swadling to make room for the return of Jeremy Howe, while veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have both been named despite the five-day break.

    Daicos missed training on Tuesday due to an ankle issue but has been named in the 23 after the Magpies' captain's run on Wednesday.

    Defender returns for Thursday night footy

    Jeremy Howe comes into the team to take on the Crows at Adelaide Oval.

    Collingwood has made one change for Thursday night’s Round 20 clash with the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval.

    Experienced defender Jeremy Howe returns to the team after recovering from groin and hip soreness in the Pies’ Round 18 win over North Melbourne.

    Howe will be a welcomed addition to the Pies defensive stocks who will have the tough task of manning a dangerous Adelaide forward-line featuring keys Taylor Walker, Riley Thilthorpe and Finnbar Maley.

    After impressing in his five games since debuting in the Pies’ Round 15 win over Port Adelaide, young midfielder Sam Swadling has been omitted for the match.

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    Team update: Nicks confirms early Round 20 selection news

    A key defender has been ruled out of our match against Collingwood.

    Adelaide Senior Coach Matthew Nicks has ruled out key defender Mark Keane from the Crows’ Round 20 clash against Collingwood at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.

    Speaking to the media on Wednesday morning, Nicks said Keane would miss the game due to illness, with fellow backman Nick Murray set to be included in the team.

    “You would’ve noticed Mark Keane wasn't out there (at Captain’s run),” Nicks said. 

    “It's been one that's just stuck around, so he's not going to play. 

    “Nick Murray will play for us, so that's straightforward. Muz has been in really strong form in the SANFL, so it’s disappointing for Mark, but reinforces the strength of the squad and how important it is.”

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  • Final teams for Suns v Bulldogs, Tigers v Hawks. Follow it LIVE | What they said: Bevo previews G…

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    GOLD Coast (7-10) remains just one win outside the wildcard spots despite a heavy defeat to Adelaide that made it seven losses in a row and led to coach Damien Hardwick declaring its year "effectively gone".

    The Suns have a huge task to turn around their season, starting against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday, with a misfiring midfield and doubts over their hunger as shown by losing the tackle count by more than 20 for the third consecutive week.

    The inclusions of Ben Long and Dan Rioli should bring a bit of toughness back into the lineup, while a debut for tall forward Caleb Lewis will inject some vibrancy.

    What they said: Bevo previews Gold Coast clash

    The key talking points from Luke Beveridge’s weekly press conference.

    “You sort of normalise that every week – you don’t go over the top talking up the opposition, but you’re always going down that track of anticipating that they’ll play their best game. 

    “Regardless of whatever negative publicity they’ve had, they’ve been on this journey trying to win every week like us. We know how determined they’ll be to change the storyline.  

    “Our angles and how we prepare as a group – every week is critical. To stay up every week is important. 

    “We had a really disappointing experience against the Swans a couple of weeks ago, and now to go up to the Gold Coast to play them on their home deck at People First Stadium, our coaches’ sponsor so we feel like we’re at home, it’s a huge challenge.” 

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    Desperation stakes as Suns aim to snap horror streak in crucial Dog-fight — LIVE AFL

    It’s desperation stakes for Gold Coast, which has lost seven-straight games heading into a critical clash with the Western Bulldogs. Live updates below!

    The Suns (7-10), who haven’t won since Round 11 amid reports about strained off-field relationships, sit a game and a half outside the finals picture, while the Dogs (10-7) look to keep pressing their top-six case.

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    Match details: Gold Coast vs. Western Bulldogs from 3:15pm AEST at People First Stadium.

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  • It’s the gripe of many teams, but Charlie Curnow views it as a ‘secret weapon’ | Curnow seizes Co…

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    It's the gripe of many teams, but Charlie Curnow views it as a 'secret weapon'

    After a highly publicised move from Carlton to Sydney, it's the little things that ground spearhead Charlie Curnow before a game

    Emily Patterson has been granted inner sanctum access for Sydney's trip to Perth for the top-of-the-table clash against Fremantle. Watch live from 7.30pm AEST

    EVEN when travelling for away games, Charlie Curnow always makes a beeline for the ocean.

    Though currently more than 3,800km away from his beloved Tamarama Beach — as the Swans descend on Perth for their blockbuster top-of-the-table clash with the Dockers on Thursday night — the star forward remains locked into his well-versed game-day routine.

    Whether it means borrowing a minivan from the team’s staff or commandeering a family member's car, he always finds a way to the water.

    Curnow seizes Coleman lead in Swans' rout of Bulldogs

    Sydney strengthened its grip on the top-two with a win over the Western Bulldogs

    SYDNEY’s emphatic 35-point win over the Western Bulldogs on Friday night proved the Swans have steadied the ship. 

    The energy inside the SCG was electric for the annual Pride Game as the home side executed a dominant performance to secure a 13.12 (90) to 7.13 (55) victory.

    After Brisbane completely dismantled their preferred game style the week prior, Sydney showed critical tactical maturity on their home turf to bounce back from that heavy loss. 

    By adjusting better to the trends their opponents presented, the Swans proved they can play a different style of footy and still get the job done. Instead of their usual overlap run by hand, they successfully relied on more uncontested marks and chipping the ball around to control the game.

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    Curnow’s sensational six-goal haul bullies the Dogs; English moved to full-back as Grundy dominates

    The Swans bounced back in style from last week’s reality check against the Brisbane Lions, with superstar recruit Charlie Curnow booting six goals to power his new side to a 35-point win over the Western Bulldogs at the SCG, 13.12 (90) to 7.13 (55).

    The Bulldogs’ backmen will be happy to see the back of Curnow for now, given he kicked seven last time they met in round seven, and his haul on Friday night took him to the top of the Coleman Medal leaderboard.

    Brodie Grundy, meanwhile, looked almost unstoppable in the ruck, finishing with 17 disposals, five tackles, six clearances a staggering 60 hitouts. The Bulldogs, as a team, had just 29 hitouts.

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  • Tigers, Blues lock in final teams for Saturday night clash. Follow LIVE | Live: Stunning goal fro…

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    RICHMOND did well to keep pace with Collingwood for three quarters but paid the price for letting down their guard during the second term when it was outscored six goals to one.

    The Tigers are still counting the cost of a lengthy injury list but have few excuses for the lack of intensity, with a combined 75 tackles across their past two matches compared to the opposition's 117.  

    Carlton has turned a nightmare start to the season into an unlikely finals dream as it extended its incredible run since interim coach Josh Fraser took charge to six wins with a victory over West Coast.

    Live: Stunning goal from boundary gives Tigers early lead over in-form Blues

    Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard could be in trouble after making contact with an umpire during the Magpies' six-point win over the Gold Coast Suns.

    The Magpies held on for a 15.14 (104) to 15.8 (98) win over the Suns at Carra Stadium in a contest that had a spiteful end to the first half. 

    Maynard rushed into a melee after the half-time siren sounded and put his hands on an umpire who was in the middle of the fracas.

    The Collingwood defender was seeking Gold Coast's Ben Long, who had hit him in the ribs with a shoulder during another melee just moments before.

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    Burning questions for Stealth Night at the ‘G

    Stealth Night at the ‘G takes centre stage on Saturday night, as Richmond hosts Carlton in a standalone primetime fixture. 

    Here are some burning questions that could determine the result of the game.

    Despite last week’s loss to Collingwood, Richmond was able to control field position for significant portions of the contest.

    The Tigers recorded 51 inside-50s, five above their season average, while 49 per cent of the game was played in Richmond’s forward half. Additionally, Adem Yze’s men were the number one team in the AFL last weekend at converting a handball chain from a stoppage into an inside-50.

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  • Teams: Hospitalised Hawk named, debutants galore in round 17 | Concerns for Hawthorn defender Jos…

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    Teams: Hospitalised Hawk named, debutants galore in round 17

    Hawthorn will unveil a highly-touted defender in its clash against Melbourne on Saturday in Tassie, and one of their stars will be on the plane despite spending time in hospital this week. SUBSCRIBE TO READ NOW.

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    Concerns for Hawthorn defender Josh Battle in hospital two days before facing Melbourne

    Hawthorn defender Josh Battle has been named to face Melbourne this weekend despite undergoing tests in hospital on Thursday.

    The 27-year-old presented to hospital after experiencing abdominal pain, with the Hawks taking no risks ahead of a flight south for Saturday’s top-eight clash.

    Battle has played every game for the club since arriving for the start of last season.

    And while there is hope he receives the green light, his 2025 All Australian teammate Jack Gunston is guaranteed to pull on the brown and gold stripes after mystery surrounded his ongoing abscence.

    Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was cautiously optimistic before Thursday training about Gunston, but noted it was not the first time he had talked about the chances of his return.

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    Fifth debutant for 2026 announced

    Mid-season draftee Liam Puncher will make his AFL debut this Saturday afternoon when Collingwood travels to the Gold Coast to take on the Suns.

    Mid-season draftee Liam Puncher will make his AFL debut this Saturday afternoon when Collingwood travels to the Gold Coast to take on the SUNS.

    The news was announced to the playing group as the squad trained at Southport on Thursday afternoon in their main session of the week.

    Arriving at the Club only a little over a month ago, the defender has impressed across four VFL games in black and white to earn his chance.

    Originally a member of the Sydney Swans Academy, Puncher was taken in the May's Mid-Season Draft from SANFL side Woodville-West Torrens.

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  • Final teams in as Cats host Lions in blockbuster. Follow it LIVE | AFL Team Selection | Star Duo …

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    Follow all the action from the clash between Geelong and Brisbane at GMHBA Stadium

    FAMILIAR foes Geelong and Brisbane open round 17 in a clash that could shape the top-four race.

    The Cats return from a bye looking to get its campaign back on track after three defeats by a combined 14 points in the four matches before the break. 

    They could steal a march on the Lions in the race for a double chance with a victory at their home fortress this week, before a favourable run home that includes seven matches against sides currently sitting outside the top six. 

    Brisbane sent a warning to the competition as it returned from a bye to blow away Sydney with the sort of controlled, defence-focused performance that has become a trademark in the second half of recent campaigns.

    AFL Team Selection | Star Duo Headline Changes for Round 17

    Geelong has selected their team for Thursday's important clash with Brisbane at GMHBA Stadium

    Geelong has received a timely boost with the return of a star duo, bolstering the Cats' side for Thursday night's blockbuster clash with Brisbane at GMHBA Stadium. 

    Bailey Smith and Tom Stewart have both been named and will rejoin the starting line-up, with the pair set to add important experience and quality to the Geelong side. 

    Stewart returns after missing the last two games before Geelong's mid-season bye, while Smith has also been named after missing the clash with Fremantle through illness. 

    Jack Bowes and George Stevens come out of the team, with the pair both omitted for Thursday's clash. 

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    ‘We are quizzing the medical staff and Jeremy’: Cameron’s form slump deepens as Lions win blockbuster

    Geelong coach Chris Scott says star forward Jeremy Cameron is capable of performing despite the lingering effects of the broken arm he suffered in last year’s grand final.

    Cameron did not get his first kick until the final quarter of Thursday night’s loss to the Lions and had no impact on the contest, finishing the match goalless and with just four disposals. He appeared to favour his heavily strapped arm during the warm-up but was not in obvious discomfort during the match.

    However, it is the third time in the past four matches Cameron, who is regarded as one of the toughest and most talented players in the game, has had fewer than 10 disposals.

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