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Angus Brayshaw was denied an insurance claim by principal sponsor Zurich

AFLCommentsPremiumDemons meet over the sponsor's treatment of Brayshaw

Melbourne have reportedly held a meeting with senior players after Angus Brayshaw was denied an insurance payout by sponsor Zurich despite a career-ending concussion.

Jake Santa Maria

Wharfie time has a tangible affect on Freo games.

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Wharfie Time is pure genius which totally changes Freo games

Wharfie Time is now a crucial part of close Fremantle games and while the person who came up with the idea remains a mystery, there is no doubting how much Dockers fans embrace the moment.

Craig O'Donoghue

Pictured is Harvey Johnston of West Coast playing at Revo Fitness Stadium.

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Why Johnston was picked ahead of Gross for Dees’ clash

Fans will rightfully be asking then why is a player like Harvey Johnston getting a game ahead of Tom Gross, but here’s why it could be the right move, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harvey Johnston of West Coast has earned a rare call-up.

AFLCommentsJohnston gets chance to impress as Hutchinson returns

Out-of-contract forward Harvey Johnston will get a rare opportunity under coach Andrew McQualter after being named to take on Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

SNESA's new blue and gold league kits were stolen on Wednesday.

‘DISGRACEFUL’CommentsLocal footy club hit hard after jumpers stolen overnight

A local Perth football club has been dealt a crippling blow after their league jumpers were allegedly stolen. 

Fraser Williams

Jye Amiss fishing in WA’s South West.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers stars spotted fishing in WA’s South West

Several victorious Dockers have hit the bush to celebrate their big win over Hawthorn on Thursday night.

Aaron Kirby

Alex Pearce will miss Fremantle’s next game with a knee injury.

AFL CommentsDockers' victory soured as captain’s injury revealed

Fremantle’s celebrations of an eighth straight victory have been tempered after scans revealed captain Alex Pearce suffered a knee injury in the dying moments. 

Jake Santa Maria

Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury will equal the AFL games record when the Magpies take on Geelong. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLTrait 'overrated' but Pendlebury an exception to rule

Geelong coach Chris Scott has joined the chorus lauding Scott Pendlebury ahead of the Collingwood veteran's AFL games record-equalling appearance.

Shayne Hope

Elijah Hewett will get to enjoy some midfield time in state football ranks before an Eagles recall. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLStill 'our future': Eagles back Hewett to find mojo

Elijah Hewett has endured a disappointing start to the AFL season, but West Coast believe a stint in the WAFL will do him the world of good.

Justin Chadwick

Fremantle's Andrew Brayshaw and Corey Wagner celebrate the win.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWhy Brayshaw has never had more fun as a Docker

It’s not just the fans who are enjoying Fremantle’s hot streak, with star midfielder Andrew Brayshaw saying it’s hard to remember a more exciting time at the club.

Jake Santa Maria

Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson has gone in to bat for one of his blooming defenders. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLNorth defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.

Oliver Caffrey

Fremantle fans are daring to dream after the Dockers pulled off a gutsy come-from-behind victory against top-four fancies Hawthorn on Thursday night.

AFLVideoComments‘Wharfie Time’ call inspires side in crucial moments

Fremantle fans are daring to dream after the Dockers pulled off a gutsy come-from-behind victory against top-four fancies Hawthorn on Thursday night.

Aaron Kirby

Jye Amiss celebrates.

AFLVideoCommentsFlagmantle permission granted! Coach tells fans to enjoy it

Fremantle have won eight games in a row and fans are going nuts. Coach Justin Longmuir has told them to soak up the moment and have fun but promised the players won’t be getting carried away.

Craig O'Donoghue

Experienced ruck Jarrod Witts has been deemed surplus to requirements for the Suns' trip north. (AAP PHOTOS)

AFLWitts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress

Gold Coast will be out to extend a strong record at their home away from home in Darwin when they take on St Kilda without overlooked ruckman Jarrod Witts.

Shayne Hope

Jack Hutchinson is locked in for his first game of the season.

AFLCommentsPremiumVersatile Hutchinson locked in for first game of season

Jack Hutchinson is locked in for his first game of the season as West Coast prepare to cause an upset against a rejuvenated Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Noah Balta (left) congratulates Mykelti Lefau for kicking a goal last week against West Coast. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBalta move a silver lining amid Tigers' injury woes

Noah Balta has impressed in a ruck-forward role for Richmond over the past fortnight as Adem Yze's side continues to be ravaged by injuries.

Shayne Hope

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared he wants the Eagles to be the team in which Scott Pendlebury and Collingwood face in his remarkable milestone match.

AFLComments‘I hope it’s against us’: Mini wants Pendlebury game

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared he wants the Eagles to be the team Scott Pendlebury and Collingwood face in his remarkable milestone match.

Mitchell Woodcock

Elijah Hewett has been dropped to the WAFL.

AFLCommentsPremiumMcQualter concedes Elijah Hewett selection injustice

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has conceded they may have done young star Elijah Hewett an injustice by playing him as a half-forward rather than a midfielder this season.

Mitchell Woodcock

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AFLPremium‘Hell’: Ex-AFL star’s warning to podcaster

The former Carlton and Brisbane Lions champion warned a podcaster of the consequences of not following through with a bet.

Harvey Constable

Violence charges have been withdrawn against Steven May and Dion Prestia.

BreakingCommentsAFL stars have violence charges dropped

Allegations two AFL premiership players were involved in a Boxing Day brawl have been withdrawn by police, after new witnesses came forward.

Liam Beatty

Freo has given their biggest indicator yet that they can make a serious run at September.

AFLVideoCommentsThe eight moments that mattered in Dockers’ crunch win

Freo has given their biggest indicator yet that they can make a serious run at September with a brilliant come-from-behind victory over Hawthorn. Here are eight of the biggest moments from their 15-point win.

Aaron Kirby

Jayden Laverde (left) will come up against his former team Essendon for the first time on Saturday. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGiants 'contest beast' fired up for Bombers reunion

Earning an AFL lifeline, GWS defender Jayden Laverde will face off against former side Essendon for the first time as the Giants suffer more injuries.

Joanna Guelas

Alex Pearce injured his lower leg in the final moments of the Dockers’ clash with Hawthorn.

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Freo champ learns fate after worrying scare in ‘last play of the game’

The results are in after fears of an ‘absolutely devastating’ blow for the premiership contenders.

Cameron Noakes

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has been told he'll be missing his inspirational skipper in round 10. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFremantle flying, but captain cut down by knee injury

Fremantle are on the verge of equalling a club-record winning run, but captain Alex Pearce won't be there after suffering a knee injury against Hawthorn.

Justin Chadwick