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Geelong coach Mark Thompson has warned his men not to bother turning up for a sudden death AFL semi-final unless they are prepared to be desperate from the start.

St Kilda tagger Steven Baker will have to wait for his return from a long AFL suspension after becoming a late withdrawal from Friday night’s qualifying final against Geelong.

Collingwood midfield star Dane Swan has shrugged off the weight of expectation as the AFL minor premier prepares to kick off its finals campaign.

Collingwood midfield star Dane Swan has shrugged off the weight of expectation as the AFL minor premier prepares to kick off its finals campaign.

The Western Bulldogs have re-signed midfield star Ryan Griffen for the next two seasons, ending the hopes of rival AFL clubs seeking to lure him.

A mystery bidder has bought the John Brack painting of three Collingwood AFL players for $900,000.

The AFL has defended its controversial illicit drugs policy after Hawthorn player Travis Tuck was suspended for 12 matches over a drug overdose.

Hawthorn has accused the AFL of letting it down and denying Travis Tuck the optimum support in his battle with drugs and depression.

Club says AFL’s three-strikes drugs policy could have failed the player as Travis Tuck gets 12-match ban.

Hawthorn midfielder Travis Tuck has been banned for 12 matches, after becoming the first player to record three strikes under the AFL’s controversial illicit drugs policy.