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Riewoldt backs Sheezel for North captaincy
Finlayson's shame and regret over slur
Swans 'disappointed' in Wicks reports
'Put him in': Riewoldt backs Sheezel for Roos captaincy
Nick Riewoldt has encouraged North Melbourne to appoint 20-year-old Harry Sheezel as the club's next captain.
'Ashamed' Finlayson remorseful for homophobic slur
Jeremy Finlayson rues the lapse of care and consideration that led him to level a homophobic slur towards an opposition player.
Marathon hearing leads to big ban for Saints star
St Kilda's Jack Higgins will be sidelined for three weeks after his dangerous sling tackle on Aliir Aliir resulted in a three-hour hearing.
The key list calls Tigers face to avoid 'grim' future
Nearly a decade on, the Hawks are in the depths of a post-dynasty hangover. With some smart signings, it's a problem the Tigers can avoid.
'Disappointed' Swans hit back after damning vision
Sydney coach John Longmire was "disappointed" to see the Sam Wicks issue rear it head again this week.
Dad's 'scapegoat' claim as AFL ripped for 'doing nothing'
Provisionally banned Demon Joel Smith is being made a "scapegoat" by the AFL to cover up drug use in the league, says his father Shaun.
Why 'scary' Saints coach 'gets a good run' with media
Kane Cornes believes there should be more criticism of Ross Lyon and the Saints after their dismal 2-5 start.
Cornes clips Roos after 'mummy's boy' comes of age
Kane Cornes says it is time for the AFL and North Melbourne to put some respect on Port Adelaide midfielder Jason Horne-Francis' name.
'Really poor' Hawks skipper's role questioned
Matthew Lloyd and Kane Cornes wonder if Hawthorn captain James Sicily is the right man for the job after a dismal start.
Why Petracca isn't fazed by Cats' tagging threat
Melbourne midfielder Christain Petracca is expecting Geelong to tag him on Saturday. He isn't bothered by it, though.