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Fresh off a King's Birthday win over the Pies, Melbourne looks to crack the top four with an MCG clash with Essendon. Follow live.

The SANFL Players' Association is discussing the potential of a strike in response to a 50 per cent decline in pay over the past 20 years.

Geelong records a 45-point win over Gold Coast as Suns coach Damien Hardwick tees off at the officiating.

Gold Coast Suns ruck Max Knobel is banned over a homophobic slur during a VFL game, meaning he will be unavailable until after round 17 of the AFL season.

Jordan Dawson plays one of the best quarters of his career as Adelaide claims a 57-point win over the Western Bulldogs at Docklands.

The AFL's Gather Round will stay in South Australia until 2029 under a new three-year partnership. It will include a parade and a "feature match" but no decision has been made on venues.

Family, friends, members of the AFL community and dignitaries attend the service to remember the AFL legend, MND campaigner and former Australia of the Year.

Six new members are inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, including Geelong and Gold Coast legend Gary Ablett Jr.

Despite suggestions that potential delays and cost blowouts of Tasmania's new stadium may be on the minds of AFL heads, the topic was barely mentioned at the presidents' annual meeting.

Brody Mihocek is recovering from surgery to fix a neck fracture after he was stretchered off the MCG during the AFL King's Birthday match.