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Ready for battle: Brett Ratten has told his charges to expect a ferocious Tigers outfit on Thursday night.

Carlton coach Brett Ratten has warned his team to brace for an ultra-aggressive Richmond when the two clubs clash in Thursday night's AFL season-opener at the MCG.

A confidential report has found that former AFL player Chris Mainwaring died after taking too much cocaine

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Mainwaring died after 'cocaine binge'

Andrew Demetriou says the networks must give the fans what they want (file photo).

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AFL wants live free-to-air coverage

Getting down to business: Fevola has the Lions' support despite the off-field turmoil.

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Lions ignoring Fev scrutiny


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The Western Bulldogs, on the eve of potentially their finest AFL season in years, will have to start their campaign without captain Brad Johnson.

AFL won't let World Cup dictate terms

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AFL won't let World Cup dictate terms

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Andrew Demetriou warns the AFL might will not let soccer dictate terms if Australia hosts the World Cup.

Cats overlooked as grand final threat

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Cats overlooked as grand final threat

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Geelong's aura is fading, with rival captains rating St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs as more likely AFL grand finalists than the reigning premiers.

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Bulldogs and Saints deemed AFL favourites
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