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Anthony Koutoufides was in awe of Jamie Elliott who produced a mark-of-the-year contender in Collingwood's Anzac Day clash with Essendon.

Scott Pendlebury notched up disposal 10,000 in unassuming fashion against Essendon.

Essendon and Collingwood played out a thrilling Anzac Day draw in front of almost 94,000 at the MCG.

Both clubs on Thursday night were wrapping their arms around heartbreak kids Langford and Jamie Elliott, who missed opportunities to win the game in the frantic final stages of one of the best Anzac Day clashes between the two sides.

Brisbane’s stuttering AFL campaign has continued at Manuka Oval, thrashed by a surging GWS outfit to slump to 2-5 for the season. The 2023 grand finalists fell to their biggest loss of the year.

Jacob Hopper is set for a stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury sustained against Melbourne.

Jamie Elliott was still rubbing his eyes in wonder at Bobby Hill’s laser-guided sidewinder of a kick to him in the first quarter when he said this Anzac Day skyscraper of a mark was the best of his career.

This was Essendon’s greatest test since Brad Scott took over a club that was divided, if not broken in key respects.

Port Adelaide have been dealt a surprise injury to their ruckman, and a worrying injury to their key defender.

Mick Malthouse believes Toby Greene should have been cleared of his rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal.

When a player flinches on the footy field, there’s nowhere to hide. But the old-school approach of humiliation has reached its use-by date.

Richmond Tigers star Jacob Hopper was fuming after leaving the field injured in their loss to the Demons.

Essendon’s Harry Jones wants to be remembered for having a great AFL career, and reveals the technique that has unlocked his best footy.

Goodwin could chuckle at how his Demons butchered the ball against Richmond, but it will be no laughing matter should there be a repeat in the next fortnight.

Interviews with Harley Balic’s friends and former teammates paint a picture of a complex young man who battled mental health problems and substance abuse. He is at the centre of a debate over the effectiveness of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.

The Tasmania Devils have a clear target when it comes to who they want to build their inaugural list.

Unlikely spark Daniel Turner kicked three goals to help Melbourne to a 43-point win over Richmond and keep the Demons firmly in the AFL top-four race.

Our experts have entered their tips for the nine games of round seven. See which way they’re predicting each match will go as the season kicks into gear.

Brisbane Lions small forward Lincoln McCarthy admits their composure has been lacking ahead of an Anzac Day clash with the Giants.