AFL 2021
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Collingwood
Korda won’t make call on Buckley’s coaching future
New Collingwood president Mark Korda has declared that his elevation to the role gives the Magpies “a connection to the past as we create changes for the future”.
- by Peter Ryan
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De Goey’s symptoms support 12-day concussion break: Buckley
Nathan Buckley says Jordan De Goey is still dealing with concussion symptoms while Chris Mayne must prove his fitness to face Essendon on Sunday.
- by Roy Ward
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Collingwood
Anzac Day crowd boosted to 85 per cent, struggling Saints get Friday night prime time
The AFL has released rounds nine and 10 of the 2021 fixture and has received a final decision on crowd limits for MCG games this weekend.
- by Peter Ryan, Anthony Colangelo and Sumeyya Ilanbey
AFL teams and expert tips for round six
How the experts tipped for round six, and all the ins and outs as they drop across the weekend.
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It’s a gamble, but the Western Bulldogs should target Greene
While Toby Greene is clearly respected, he probably doesn’t enjoy the same amount of love from the many opposition players and fans he’s antagonised over the years.
- by Wayne Carey
Swan accepts blame for play that ruined unbeaten start
Sam Reid has owned up to his share of the blame for the play that ended Sydney’s unblemished start to the AFL season.
- by Vince Rugari
Dockers want full house at Optus Stadium for Anzac tribute game
Fremantle could welcome its first full house at Optus Stadium when it hosts North Melbourne in the 25th Len Hall Game on Saturday night.
- by David Prestipino
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Carlton
‘I really rate his opinion’: Teague embraces Worsfold as coaching mentor
John Worsfold and Teague worked together at West Coast, with the veteran coach handing over his role at Essendon at the end of the 2020 season.
- by Anthony Colangelo
‘Rally behind him’: McGuire backs Korda as Pies president
Eddie McGuire has backed Mark Korda as Collingwood president, relieved with the appointment having feared the club could have returned to the “bad old days” in his absence.
- by Chris De Silva
Instagram to give NRL stars power to block trolls
The social media giant will launch changes to its platform within weeks designed to prevent online abuse to celebrities and high-profile athletes.
- by Adam Pengilly
Mark Korda appointed Pies president, greeted with fan unrest
Mark Korda has been appointed Collingwood president, ending an impasse at the club after Eddie McGuire’s departure.
- by Jake Niall