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AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has poked fun at Geelong Cats star Bailey Smith after the midfielder was caught dating multiple women on the same day.

EntertainmentVideoBailey Smith roasted by AFL CEO over dating history

Andrew Dillon was making a speech at an AFL function at the Cats’ elimination final against Carlton on Friday night when he brought up the player’s well-documented romantic life.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Named West Coast's best and fairest, Harley Reid says he won't change his aggressive approach. (Travis Hayto/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumEagles champion Harley Reid copping the 'WA tax'

Harley Reid has been crowned West Coast's club champion, and he's vowed to maintain the rage next season even if umpires continue to penalise him.

Justin Chadwick

Geelong veteran Gryan Miers has been seeking answers for sidelined Jake Kolodjashnij. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCats star demands concussion answers for teammate

AFL Players Association delegate Gryan Miers has gone in to bat for teammate Jake Kolodjashnij, who remains sidelined amid an ongoing concussion saga.

Shayne Hope

Harley Reid with his John Worsfold Medal.

AFLVideoPremiumReady to fly: Harley’s burning flag ambition

Superstar Harley Reid says he’s desperate to lead West Coast into their next era of success and is determined to bring another premiership cup back to Lathlain.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter speaking at the John Worsfold Medal.

AFLWho will ‘raise the standard’?: Mini’s challenge to Eagles

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has challenged his players to be the ones to “raise the standard” as they look to take the next step in the club’s considerable rebuild.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid talking with an umpire during the second derby of this year.

AFLVideo‘The WA tax is getting me a little bit’: Reid on free kicks

West Coast superstar Harley Reid admits he feels targeted at times by umpires, but has declared he will not change his physical approach to the way he plays the game.

Mitchell Woodcock

Caleb Serong and the Dockers are desperate to bounce back.

AFLPremiumSerong: Our actions will prove we didn’t choke in finals

Fremantle vice-captain Caleb Serong says they must prove to the AFL world through their actions that they did not choke under the spotlight of finals after a disastrous defeat to Hawthorn.

Mitchell Woodcock

Alastair Clarkson says he feels humiliated by the way North Melbourne handled his sacking. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL‘Danced on my grave’: Clarkson opens up on brutal axing

In his first interview since being let go by North, the four-time Hawthorn premiership coach described his family as being ‘publicly humiliated’.

Oliver Caffrey

Alastair Clarkson says he feels humiliated by the way North Melbourne handled his sacking. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Feel like my life's shot': Clarkson opens up on axing

Sacked North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken of the devastation of Kangaroos hierarchy "dancing on my grave".

Oliver Caffrey

Coach Josh Fraser has warned his players to be ready for pre-season hard work. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Get to work': big AFL pre-season looms for Blues

While proud of how they turned their season around, Carlton coach Josh Fraser says there is plenty of room for improvement.

Roger Vaughan

Alastair Clarkson has departed North Melbourne.

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Clarkson sacking signals end to ‘fatherly’ coaching era

Alastair Clarkson is one of the greatest coaches in AFL history. He’s tough, he’s loyal, he loves his players – and rides them hard, but the AFL is evolving past his coaching style, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

Justin Longmuir has questions to answer.

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Respect is hard-earned, and Fremantle just handed it back

Fremantle spent an entire season making us all believe they are the real deal, but it took just two hours for them to give back every single piece of respect, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Max Holmes returned from a broken ankle but kicked a goal and had 16 disposals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run

Geelong are confident star Max Holmes will be better placed for their AFL semi-final against Fremantle after getting through his injury return against Carlton.

Anna Harrington

James Rowbottom believes the Swans can beat the Lions at the SCG, like they did in March. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Full of belief': Swans out to silence finals critics

A home preliminary final is up for grabs, with embattled Sydney and reigning premiers Brisbane facing different sorts of pressure.

Joanna Guelas

Carlton head coach Josh Fraser says the side has a lot of work ahead of it. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFraser determined that Blues' rally is just the start

Carlton coach Josh Fraser says they must be aware that their stunning end to this season does not guarantee anything next year.

Roger Vaughan

Harley Reid has claimed a maiden John Worsfold Medal.

AFLPremiumHarley a surprise! Reid claims maiden Worsfold Medal

Harley Reid has claimed a maiden John Worsfold Medal, crowned West Coast club champion in a runaway victory at Crown Ballroom on Friday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

A five-goal haul from captain Patrick Dangerfield helped Geelong banish the Blues at the MCG. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumClinical Cats click into gear to burst Blues' bubble

Geelong have ended Carlton's fairytale run in the second half of this season, surviving an early scare to win their AFL elimination final by 33 points.

Anna Harrington and Roger Vaughan

Patrick Dangerfield kicked five goals.

AFLVideoDANGER! DANGER! DANGER! Dockers’ semifinal opponent revealed

The team Fremantle will host for the right to feature in a preliminary final has been revealed.

Aaron Kirby

Shaun Mannagh has been shining since moving to the midfield for Geelong. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumMannagh from heaven as Cat's midfield switch works

Shaun Mannagh, moved into the midfield this season, starred as Geelong survived the early challenge from Carlton in the elimination final.

Roger Vaughan

Liam Baker with partner Brittany Scharf at the John Worsfold Medal.

AFLCamera IconGlamorous Eagles stars, WAGs walk red carpet

West Coast’s players and the partners have shone on the red carpet at the club’s annual John Worsfold Medal night. SEE THE PICS

Aaron Kirby

An ugly post-match spat in the moments after Hawthorn beat Fremantle in the qualifying final on Thursday night has ignited the football world.

AFLPremiumSicily v Voss post-match spat ignites football world

An ugly post-match spat in the moments after Hawthorn beat Fremantle in the qualifying final on Thursday night has ignited the football world.

Aaron Kirby

WATCH: Charli Thomas has always let her footy do the talking.

WATCH: Charli Thomas has always let her footy do the talking.

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The Dockers are confident they can bounce back from their qualifying loss to the hungry Hawks. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny

Fremantle are being written off following their shock loss to Hawthorn, but they aren't about to wave the white flag as they brace for a do-or-die final.

Justin Chadwick

Josh Treacy and Isaiah Dudley

AFLVideoPremiumTreacy confident Dockers can rally back from Hawks ambush

Fremantle were left shell-shocked after a Hawthorn Optus ambush, but star forward Josh Treacy is confident the Dockers can rally back into premiership contention.

Jake Santa Maria