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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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Collingwood rolled out their biggest gun in their pitch for Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters.

Dogs, Cats still the frontrunners, but Daicos joins Pies’ chase for Butters

The Magpies and Tigers – both viewed as trailing the Western Bulldogs and Geelong, in the race for Butters – have held face-to-face meetings with the Port Adelaide superstar.

  • Jake Niall
Australian football’s under-18 championships start this weekend, showcasing the brightest prospects in the game, including Ethan Matthews, Harry Van Hattum, Cody Walker and Dougie Cochrane.

The Bombers and Tigers will be keeping an eye on these young guns ahead of the draft

Recruiters will be out in force to try to unearth the AFL’s next stars when the under-18 championships begin this weekend across the country.

  • Marc McGowan
Alastair Clarkson.

‘We were dreadful’: Clarkson slams Roos after horror loss; Power hold on over Eagles in a thriller

After the Dockers annihilated North Melbourne in Bunbury, the Lions returned to form in the Q-Clash. Super Saturday then closed out with the Power surviving a late scare against the Eagles.

  • Roy Ward and Russell Bennett
Hard at it: Jagga Smith and Jason Horne-Francis battle for possession on Saturday night.

Fraser’s freedom fighters: The six men leading the rebirth of the Blues

The Blues are playing with more attacking freedom under interim coach Josh Fraser, and these are the six men playing a key role in the mid-season rally.

  • Jon Pierik
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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Harry McKay and the Blues celebrate a goal.

‘Two is more than a fluke, isn’t it?’ McKay poses the question as unburdened Blues lift again

After the Roos clinched a thriller, and the Cats and Pies both recorded key wins, Josh Fraser’s resurgent Blues chalked up another win over the Power at Adelaide Oval.

  • Roy Ward, Scott Spits, Marc McGowan, Danny Russell, Alexander Darling and Steve Barrett
Some of the brightest young stars of four fallen powerhouses (clockwise from top left): Harley Reid (West Coast), Sam Lalor (Richmond), Jagga Smith (Carlton) and Sullivan Robey (Essendon).

The race back to relevance: We rate the Bombers, Tigers, Blues, Eagles and Power lists

With cellar dwellers Richmond and Essendon facing off on Friday night, and Port Adelaide and Carlton doing battle 24 hours later, it’s time to check in on how the AFL’s rebuilding clubs are going.

  • Marc McGowan
Oscar Steene was assisted by medical staff before leaving the field.

‘It’s not looking good’: Heartbreaking update for young Magpie after Swans’ thrilling win; Suns shine in Darwin

The brave Magpies pushed the Swans to the brink in Sydney, but in the end the home side’s class won out. In Darwin, Zak Butters was again superb but the Suns shone brightest.

  • Roy Ward, Jonathan Drennan and Jake Niall
Port Adelaide coach says his lines of communication with star playmaker Zak Butters are open as the Victorian considers his options as a free agent.

Carr drives hard bargain on Butters, says Power are geared up to match any offer

The new Power coach spoke about his relationship with his star free agent, hopes of eventually luring Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera back to SA and the changes to the draft bidding process.

  • Jake Niall