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Scott heaps praise on new skipper while vowing to support his predecessor

It's a case of in with the new while supporting the old at the Hangar.

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North Melbourne recruit concussed, young star in doubt for Round 1

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Harry Perryman

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"He was best on ground for us."

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Experience wins out: Pies win down the stretch

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Ex-AFL fitness boss places concern on Collingwood following lack of pre-season clashes

"It's just the lack of exposure and proprioception."

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Liv Carlisle - March 6, 2026

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Liv Carlisle - March 6, 2026

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2026 AFL Ladder

		P	W	L	PTS	%
1	SYD	1	1	0	4	191.3
2	GC	1	1	0	4	181.2
3	GWS	1	1	0	4	128.4
4	COLL	1	1	0	4	118.2
5	WB	1	1	0	4	104.7
6	BL	1	0	1	0	95.5
7	STK	1	0	1	0	84.6
8	HAW	1	0	1	0	77.9
9	GEEL	1	0	1	0	55.2
10	CARL	1	0	1	0	52.3

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A Carlton hangover

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Liv Carlisle - March 6, 2026

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Harrison McIlwaine - March 6, 2026

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Some clubs burst out of the blocks and while others stutter.

Marcus Beeck - March 5, 2026

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Your club’s big question in the first month of 2026

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Jonty Ralphsmith - March 4, 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Harris Andrews of the Lions marks the ball during the AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions trio hit with bans

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Sam Mitchell, Senior Coach of the Hawks looks on during the round nine AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 10, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Luke Beveridge, Head Coach of the Bulldogs watches on during the round two AFL match between Footscray Bulldogs (Western Bulldogs) and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Ed Richards of the Bulldogs during the round five AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions at Norwood Oval, on April 12, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jai Newcombe of the Hawks celebrates with team mates after kicking a goal during the AFL Elimination Final match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Hawthorn Hawks at ENGIE Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: The Lions celebrate on the dais after winning the AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Greg Swann, Executive General Manager Football Performance of the AFL reads out picks during the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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