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Dual North Melbourne premiership player and former captain Wayne Carey.

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AFL blocks move to induct Carey as NSW Hall of Fame legend

The AFL learned on Thursday that Wayne Carey was to be inducted as a legend at a function to be held at the SCG on Friday night.

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by Andrew Wu

How do you stop Roaming Jeremy, the footballer destroying defences?

by Peter Ryan

The Dear family, from left: Maya, Cherie, Calsher, Harry, Nate and Paul.

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Late Hawk hero’s son to debut, stirring high hopes and feelings

by Jake Niall

Former club presidents John Elliott (Carlton) and Eddie McGuire (Collingwood) ensured the rivalry stayed strong.

‘Get your foot off Carlton’s throat’: When Eddie McGuire went into bat for the Blues

by Greg Baum

Former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas.

AFL clubs wary of reputation damage in Tarryn Thomas decision

by Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Wendy Tuohy

Insight & Analysis

‘It’s absolute garbage’: The footy flop that was ‘borderline embarrassing’

One round-seven performance left rival players bewildered by how poor it was, with some big names under fire.

Why it’s time the AFL pushed back on this forgotten rule

Push has come to shove for footy’s forgotten rule; a Giants star has become a modern-day great after crossing to Geelong; and Carlton ruckman’s comeback is anything but the pits.

‘Forgiveness is not working’: Bartel uncomfortable with potential Thomas return

Essendon coach Brad Scott said his former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas is “a good person”, despite having made “some terrible mistakes”. But Jimmy Bartel would be “incredibly uncomfortable” to see Thomas back on an AFL list.

Scott Spits and Marnie Vinall

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‘I set Connor up to fail’: Hinkley’s brutal admission after star skipper’s injury

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AFL 2024

Blues bolstered by midfielder’s return; Bomber’s long-term commitment; Beveridge labels Draper’s jibe ‘bizarre’

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