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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 18, 2023. AFL . 1st Qualifying Final. Jack Viney of the Demons remonstrates with Brayden Maynard of the Magpies after Maynard cleaned up Angus Brayshaw 1st quarter during the qualifying final between Collingwood and Melbourne at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Fixture news: How round 24 could look for your club

We’re getting closer to the end of the season, but the round 24 fixture is still up in the air. We look at when every club could play here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Players and umpires stand for a moments silence after the passing of former AFL player Cam McCarthy during the round nine AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium, on May 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Exposed: The shocking reason behind umpires’ slipping standards

Imagine if Collingwood didn’t hold a training session for years. That’s the situation AFL umpires find themselves in, having not completed skills sessions all together in years. SAM LANDSBERGER has the exclusive details on the state of the AFL umpiring system.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Connor Macdonald of the Hawks breaks a tackle attempt from Zach Tuohy of the Cats during the round 17 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium, on July 06, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Players’ association slams tribunal process, Dillon doubles down

The AFLPA has commented on tribunal matters for the third time in its history, slamming the suspension of Toby Bedford and Charlie Cameron, saying the league is placing unreasonable expectations on players.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies addresses his players during the 2024 AFL Round 18 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 12, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

McRae: Pies ‘running out of time’ to make charge to finals

Geelong has dealt another huge blow to Collingwood’s premiership defence, with coach Craig McRae saying his club is in danger of failing to make finals, let alone contend.

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Patrick Cripps plays his 200th game

From ‘extractor’ to ‘experimenter’: the evolution of Patrick Cripps

Patrick Cripps has come a long way since his debut in 2014. But as the Blues captain prepares to play game 200, he has become the great experimenter to get the best out of himself.

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Carlton's Patrick Cripps celebrates after kicking a goal during the GWS Giants v Carlton Round 17 AFL match at ENGIE Stadium, Sydney on July 6, 2024.. Photo by Brett Costello (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Brett Costello )

The training secret helping ‘madman’ Cripps raise his game

Experts predicted Patrick Cripps’ contested playing style would end his career early. Years later he’s hitting new PBs and eyeing off another Brownlow. Carlton’s fitness boss reveals how.

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Ciaran Byrne (left) and Patrick Cripps. Picture: Instagram

Cripps’ best mate reveals when Blues’ skipper will move to Perth

Former Carlton footballer Ciaran Byrne sheds light on his best mate Patrick Cripps’ hunt of a Premiership and when he plans to move back to Perth.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Jack Buckley of the Giants contests the ball with Charlie Curnow of the Blues during the round 17 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Carlton Blues at ENGIE Stadium, on July 06, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Early Tackle: The big watch on King Charlie

Charlie Curnow has now been soundly beaten in seven of the past eight quarters. Is there cause for concern? And did the Blues get ahead of themselves last night? SAM LANDSBERGER names all his round 17 likes and dislikes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Cody Weightman of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the round 14 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium, on June 15, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

The hug that revealed Bulldog’s bond with Bevo

The first thing Cody Weightman did on Tuesday morning was go give Luke Beveridge a hug. He tells SAM LANDSBERGER how much it meant to see his mentor stand up for him on TV on Monday night, and why it valiated his decision to re-sign.

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Peter O'Farrell is Carlton's secret weapon.

The secret weapon behind Blues’ tribunal domination

More comfortable in a navy blue suit than a navy blue guernsey, Carlton has a secret weapon who’s already changed the game. SAM LANDSBERGER writes Peter O’Farrell gives the Blues an edge at the tribunal – and how Carlton might pay him back.

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