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Liam Ryan had a day out for the Saints, following last week’s bag of five goals with another six on Sunday against GWS.

Ryan, Nas star in Saints win; Roo Curtis offered ban; Lions’ miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Liam Ryan ignited St Kilda at Marvel Stadium; North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis faces another three-match suspension; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s under fire.

  • Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan

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Ben King, Jed Walter and Joel Amartey are three key forwards kicking goals and out of contract at season’s end.

The big men set to cash in with the Hawks, Magpies and Bombers circling

Hawthorn, Collingwood and Essendon are after key forwards and seven of the best remain out of contract. But where are they likely to be in 2027?

  • Peter Ryan
Cause for concern: Hugh McCluggage’s form.

Where the bloody hell are Hugh? The AFL’s two-time champs are waning before our eyes

Hugh McCluggage’s form drop has been the most perplexing. The All-Australian is in a funk this year that is difficult to understand. He had three handballs, 0 marks, 0 clearances and 0 tackles after half-time against Fremantle.

  • Michael Gleeson
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AFL round 12 teams: Besieged Essendon forced into five changes for Eagles clash

The teams are in for the opening game of round 12, and they spell good news for the Hawthorn faithful.

James Hird was celebrated at Essendon’s 150th anniversary earlier this year.

‘I would love to do that job’: James Hird puts his hand up to coach Essendon again

The Bombers champion, who also oversaw the infamous drugs saga, wants to return as senior coach, adding he wants the club to be “the best club in the AFL again”.

  • Scott Spits
Alastair Clarkson.

The crucial Clarkson decision that triggered North’s incredible comeback

The Kangaroos delivered their second biggest come from behind win in the club’s history. They did it playing unshackled football that exploited the Suns’ inertia. What was the coach’s key tactic?

  • Michael Gleeson
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Jamie Elliott and Scott Pendlebury in the rooms post-game.

Foot concern for Nick Daicos as Pies lose Elliott; GWS goal-fest has pundits scrambling for record books

Scans have confirmed the worst for Collingwood sharpshooter Jamie Elliott, and a record-breaking 14-goal third-quarter blitz has powered GWS to an extraordinary 78-point win over the two-time defending premiers.

  • Greg Dundas, Andrew Wu and Adrian Warren
GWS’ downturn in form has weighed heavily on Toby Greene.

Greener pastures? Toby’s departure would be a disaster for the Giants

After dedicating more than 15 years of blood, sweat and tears to the Giants, it would be an alarm-bells moment for the club if Greene, their captain and talisman, chose to finish his career elsewhere.

  • Caroline Wilson
AFL Commission chairman Craig Drummond.

New order: AFL Commission set for huge shake-up under new boss

As part of a wide-ranging interview with this masthead, AFL chairman Craig Drummond said the league is “150 per cent” committed to the Giants staying in Sydney.

  • Jake Niall
Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies and Tom Stewart of the Cats embrace after the final siren.

‘Not sure if this bit was made public’: Scott’s heartfelt tribute to milestone man Stewart

After the Swans and Giants won heart-stoppers, the Cats were too good for the Magpies and Scott Pendlebury as he equalled the games record of 432 matches.

  • Roy Ward, Danny Russell, Andrew Wu and Russell Bennett