Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Wednesday was a big day of statements from the AFL, the AFLPA, the AFL Doctors Association - Our team unpacks what was said on the back of the claims made by MP Andrew Wilkie in Federal Parliament. 
Tonight is the Grand Final rematch, for all the wrong reasons we await the first bounce with much anticipation, and is Jack Darling's spot in the Eagles forward line up in jeopardy? 
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The AFL responds, the much anticipated Grand Final rematch and is Jack Darling's spot in jeopardy?

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Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Collingwood's injury troubles in the forward line continue with Brodie Mihocek, Mason Cox and Joe Richards all now ruled out for extended periods on the back of the drawn match with Fremantle. A game in which the Dockers missed a golden opportunity to walk away with 4 points on Friday night against the depleted Magpies. 
Is there an opportunity for Brynn Teakle to find his way to Collingwood tomorrow night via the mid-season draft to offer them some respite?
Damo has the latest from the Human Right's Commission after terminating the Hawthorn hearing claiming this issue is "the biggest mess football has seen". 
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Injuries are close to 'tipping-point' at Collingwood, and arguably the "biggest mess" football has see

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Leek Aleer and Mac Andrew took a strong hold on Round 11 which has led to a discussion about the influx of players into the game with South Sudanese heritage.
A week is a long time in footy for the Hawks who turned the tables on last weeks disastrous loss. Geelong have now lost 4 games in a row.
Jordan Ridley looked like he hasn't missed a game, let alone more than 12 months of the season. Is he the missing link to the Bombers premiership puzzle? 
Michael Voss and Damien Hardwick both want to have discussions with the umpire fraternity on the back of the weekend. 
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Aleer & Andrew lead the way for South Sudan, Ridley completes the Bombers puzzle & Vossy is following up with the umps

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
A Chad Warner masterclass helped the Swans to their 10th win of the season to sure up top spot on the ladder. The Bulldogs leave Marvel Stadium licking their wounds on the injury front. 
Lachie Schultz walks into a ring of fire tonight at Optus Stadium, facing his former side in his 100th game. 
Brad Scott believes it's time to overhaul the AFL Tribunal, a call that Damo is right behind. And, Campbell Brown gets his right of reply after being on the receiving end of Nat's rants this week about the Hawks. 
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Marvel at the Chad Warner masterclass & the Brown-dog fires back at Nat

Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Our interstate reporters discuss how realistic the interstate sides disadvantage is, and the areas where a competitive balance could be found. Both Fremantle and Gold Coast have been vocal about this issue in the past 24-48 hours.
Will the Dogs re-emerge as a contender tonight against the Swans? 
Essendon will unveil its high-prized recruit at the MCG on Saturday night against the Tigers, and how will the future of footy look from a coaching perspective
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Disadvantaged interstaters, VR in the future of coaching, Bombers unveil high-prized recruit

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The AFL's injury list sits at 159 players ahead of Round 11, is there a reason for that? Craig McRae has a thought around the length of games, and what other solutions we could look at?
Collingwood will give 2 new players their opportunity on Friday night including a former Victorian cricketer, and the son of a Hawthorn/Fremantle gun. 
Luke Parker faced the music last night at the VFL tribunal and will miss the next 6 matches, while Sarah's Wednesday wisdom brings out the old-school in Damo. 
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The AFL responds, the much anticipated Grand Final rematch and is Jack Darling's spot in jeopardy?

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