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Family comes first when Taylor looks to his future

Michael Gleeson Versatile player puts off contract talks until year-end as he weighs his options.

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Surgery for Thomas in finals bid

Michael Gleeson Seemingly innocuous kick to ankle forces Magpie into second round of surgery in six months.

Johnson fit for Cats, Smedts out

Michael Gleeson Dynamic Geelong playmaker likely to return to the side this week.

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Demons' fighting spirit gives Neeld some hope

Michael Gleeson The Demons did part of what was asked of them - they tried. The next question, of turning effort into victory, remains some time away.

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Self-reporting on drugs saved lives: AFL boss

Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Players Association president Luke Ball insists voluntary illicit-drugs policy has helped players.

Bump far from dead, says Ball

Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Players must understand that any contact to the head is likely to result in suspension.

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Ball eager to return after string of setbacks

Michael Gleeson It was a knee reconstruction that stopped Luke Ball from playing last year.

Persistence pays off for Saints

Michael Gleeson St Kilda coach Scott Watters says reward for persisting and winning will be significant.

Perceptions punish Demons, but Dogs are none too rosy

Michael Gleeson Melbourne has won one game; the Western Bulldogs have won one game.

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Ball tip for Geelong clash

Michael Gleeson After more than a year out, Collingwood premiership midfielder expected to play.

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Riewoldt ignites Saints

Michael Gleeson Of the improbable things that can happen in football, this was among the more implausible.

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Hawks count the cost

Michael Gleeson Sydney and Hawthorn square up on Saturday night, but will the stats add up to a win this time?

'Lucky' Cats have a long way to go: Scott

Michael Gleeson Geelong coach admits his side has been lucky at times in its undefeated start to the season.

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AFL pushes the friendship

Michael Gleeson AFL message meant to clarify issue of contact in marking contests only serves to further muddy the issue.

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Ruck pair could still take field

Michael Gleeson Richmond has yet to rule out ruck pair Ty Vickery and Ivan Maric for Port clash.

The contest is up

Michael Gleeson Only two top-eight sides – Carlton and Fremantle – are in the top-eight sides for winning clearances.

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Tigers undermanned after losing ruckmen: Hardwick

Michael Gleeson Richmond was initially rattled and ultimately left undermanned and over-run after losing its two ruckmen within minutes of one another, Tigers coach Damien Hardwick said after the 44 point loss to...

Cats find winning gear

Michael Gleeson Geelong overwhelms Richmond in a game that was more or less even until half-time.

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Gilbert out for up to 12 weeks

Michael Gleeson St Kilda's Sam Gilbert will have surgery on the knee he hyper-extended in Friday night's loss to Collingwood and will miss up to 12 weeks.

Steeled Pies hold off Saints

Michael Gleeson Collingwood fights off a valiant St Kilda in a tight clash, prevailing by 26 points.