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Angus Sheldrick and Chad Warner of the Swans celebrate a goal.

Swans superstar Heeney reveals Cox’s rev-up to their leaders before furious comeback

After Melbourne were a clear class above Essendon at the MCG, North Melbourne and Sydney survived interstate thrillers against West Coast and Port Adelaide respectively.

  • Danny Russell and Roy Ward

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Dean Solomon has plenty of work to do as interim Essendon coach.

Solomon’s dire warning for the Bombers; player contact with an umpire could cost one club $50,000

Melbourne crushed a sorry Bombers outfit at the MCG, but Essendon’s interim coach insists they are not being affected by the spectre of James Hird.

  • Danny Russell and Andrew Wu
Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel.

‘I will accept the repercussions’: Suns ruckman cops four-game ban for homophobic slur

The son of a former Lions, Saints and Richmond big man said he has to take responsibility for his actions in an incident in the VFL, which he admitted were “unacceptable”.

  • Sam McClure, Danny Russell and Jon Pierik
Riley Thilthorpe is back in the Crows’ line-up.

AFL teams and expert tips for round 14: Star spearhead returns for Thursday night prime-time clash

The teams and expert tips for the opening game of round 14 of the AFL season as the Bulldogs host the Crows at Marvel Stadium.

Billy Frampton calls to the bench for Brody Mihocek.

Frampton free to play despite tackle that left Mihocek with a fractured neck

Collingwood defender Billy Frampton is free to play after the tribunal ruled his tackle on Brody Mihocek was not considered unreasonable.

  • Scott Spits and Hannah Kennelly
The distinctive FightMND blue beanies were omnipresent at Neale Daniher’s state funeral.

A sea of blue and unvarnished love: The many definitions of Neale Daniher

Daniher was known for his fearless approach to football and fighting MND. But his state service was a chance for his family and friends to show the world what the man was really made of.

  • Peter Ryan
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Melbourne's doctors assess Brody Mihocek.

Frampton cops three-match ban after King’s Birthday tackle that led to neck surgery for Mihocek

Brody Mihocek temporarily lost feeling in some of his limbs after being knocked out when the top of his head was accidentally driven into the ground in a tackle by a former teammate.

  • Michael Gleeson, Hannah Kennelly and Danny Russell
Collingwood and Melbourne players pause in memory of Neale Daniher

Queensland couple donates $40 million to fight MND as Daniher’s legacy inspires at MCG

Former Melbourne coach Neale Daniher committed the last 13 years of his life to finding a cure for the disease he called the beast. His efforts inspired many in the football world and beyond.

  • Bridget McArthur
Kozzie Pickett celebrates the match winning goal.

Late theatrics as Pickett plays on to seal Melbourne win; Mihocek taken to hospital

Collingwood went into the final quarter with the lead, but it was the Demons who snatched a late victory in a classic King’s Birthday clash. Earlier, Andy Lee, Amy Shark and the Governor-General Sam Mostyn tackled the slide at the Big Freeze.

  • Hannah Kennelly and Jake Niall
Brody Mihocek was caught in a tackle by former teammate Billy Frampton.

Mihocek temporarily lost feeling in limbs after scary tackle accident

The King’s Birthday game stopped for more than eight minutes as Mihocek was carefully moved onto a stretcher and taken from the field in a neck brace during his first game against his old side.

  • Michael Gleeson