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Dan Batten is a digital sports reporter specialising in AFL, cricket and SuperCoach.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Players observe a minutes silence in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during the 2022 AFL Second Semi Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 9, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL refuses to explain ‘insulting’ Queen tribute call

The AFL declined to comment on the process behind scrapping a tribute to the Queen. And the decision has been slammed by an Indigenous leader and a women’s football pioneer.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Josh Daicos of the Magpies celebrates during the 2022 AFL First Semi Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Fremantle Dockers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 10, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pies fans cop serious ticket delays as final sells out

Magpies fans copped considerable delays, but Collingwood was happy with the result overall. Here is how it unfolded.

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AFL Football , Geelong Cats players and great friends Zach Tuohy & Jed Bews . The story is about two Cats defenders - one grew up a few short kicks from Kardinia Park, the other so far away from football in Ireland. pictured at Kardinia Park Geelong left: Jed Bews and Zach Tuohy Picture: Mark Wilson

What happens when a local and an Irishman walk into a bar?

There’s no punchline here – but the story of how two completely different paths crossed over at Geelong is just as strong. Jed Bews and Zach Tuohy open up on life at the Cats.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies speaks to Magpies head coach Craig McRae after winning the AFL First Semifinal match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 10, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Fairytale flag? Why Pies loom as footy story of the year

Collingwood is just two wins away from a fairytale flag. And if we rewind 12 months, it is incredible that they are in this position.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Josh Dunkley of the Bulldogs marks the ball during the round 19 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Trade limbo: Dunkley choosing between three clubs

Star midfielder Josh Dunkley is yet to tell the Bulldogs his plans for next season, which could be at one of three clubs. One is the Dogs, who else is in the race?

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Marijana Rajcic of the Adelaide Crows attempts to mark during the round one AFLW match between the Adelaide Crows and the Melbourne Demons at Glenelg Oval on August 26, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

AFLW teams, tips: Dual flag Crow dumped, Roo blow

Adelaide has dumped a dual premiership player for its round 3 clash, while North Melbourne has lost a midfielder to injury.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Western Bulldogs players line up before the round three AFLW match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Ikon Park on September 09, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Indigenous elder slams AFL’s ‘totally disrespectful’ call

The decision to scrap the minute’s silence at AFLW matches due to Indigenous Round sensitivities has been met with backlash. Plus, the big Brownlow change locked in.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Alwyn Davey of Victoria Metro celebrates a goal during the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Vic Metro and Western Australia at Ikon Park on July 02, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL Draft: How high will father-sons, academy guns go?

Brisbane will match a bid very early for Will Ashcroft – but the position of other club-aligned prospects, like Alwyn Davey Jnr, is more intriguing. See the latest AFL Draft rankings.

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MELBOURNE. 09/07/2022 . AFL . Round 17. Collingwood vs North Melbourne at the MCG. David Noble, senior coach of the Kangaroos with son John Noble of the Magpies after todays match . Photo by Michael Klein

Bittersweet story behind Magpie’s fatherly embrace

John Noble’s Collingwood had just sealed his dad’s coaching fate when father and son shared a bittersweet moment on the MCG. The Magpies breakout star takes you inside their embrace.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Jai Newcombe of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the 2022 AFL Round 19 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Hawthorn Hawks at Blundstone Arena on July 23, 2022 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

When can the Hawks realistically expect to play finals?

At the end of the Alastair Clarkson era, Hawthorn looked a long way off making a return to September. But do we need to bring that timeline forward?

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