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Hawthorn and Sydney champion Lance Franklin — who is one of only six players to kick 1,000 VFL/AFL goals — announces his retirement from the game.

West Coast beat North Melbourne in Perth to end a 16-game losing streak, while the Demons win an MCG classic over the Tigers and the Saints move one step closer to finals.

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley bristles at the suggestion key defender Aliir Aliir returned to the field without being properly assessed following a collision with teammate Lachie Jones.

It was a Saturday of major upsets, big injuries, and some controversial moments. Check out all the scores, stats and news from an intense day of action in the AFL.

Only last month, Carlton's season appeared headed for the scrap heap, but a stunning turnaround — highlighted by an upset win over ladder leader Collingwood — has the Blues back in finals contention.

Carlton claims its sixth win in a row with a dynamic display against the Magpies, with Charlie Curnow booting six goals for the winners. Check out all the stats, scores, and latest news here.

Richmond footy player Shane Tuck "pushed through hell" with a brain injury, his sister tells an inquest. Meanwhile the AFL says a protective helmet is still in the concept phase.

Jack Ziebell says he has "given everything" to North Melbourne, after making the decision to retire as a one-club player following almost 300 senior matches.

Former Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's influence is being felt across the AFL, most notably at Collingwood but now also at GWS, who are plotting a similar path to success.

The former AFL brothers at the centre of a potential legal fight with the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs over the use of a Showdown image say they never wanted to make the dispute public.

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has his two-game ban for striking Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy downgraded to one at an AFL tribunal.

The AFL Integrity Unit will investigate another case of online racist abuse after Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli said he received multiple racist messages after the Collingwood match.

Melbourne just gets home against the Adelaide Crows after a dramatic final quarter, while St Kilda edges the Kangaroos, and GWS beats the Gold Coast Suns to extend its winning streak to six matches.

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli receives racist messages online after his side's narrow two-point defeat to AFL premiership favourites Collingwood.

The Triabunna Roos were smashing the Oatlands Tigers during the last game of the home and away season in Tasmania when the incident occurred.

Ladder leader Collingwood pips Port Adelaide by just two points following yet another dramatic fightback, while the Sydney Swans claim victory against Fremantle. Earlier, the Brisbane Lions held off Geelong, and Richmond and Carlton enjoyed contrasting wins.

Brad Scott admits his young midfield struggled against the Bulldogs, as Essendon's finals hopes hand by a thread after their Friday night loss.

Selected players and staff from six participating AFL clubs were invited by the South Australian Tourism Commission to join experiences such as lunches and zoo visits, with taxpayers footing some of the bill.

Sitting third on the AFL ladder, the Lions' attack has featured renewed verve this season, as they push towards another finals campaign. 

Lifelong St Kilda fan Margot McCormick is wishing for a Premiership win as she celebrates her 100th birthday.

A coronial inquest hears AFL player Shane Tuck, who had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), displayed obsessive behaviours and heard voices before his death.

After taking a break to focus on his health, Alastair Clarkson will assume the role of North Melbourne senior coach again next month.

Victoria Police have agreed to drop criminal charges against North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas, after the midfielder said he would make a $1,000 donation to charity.

It took longer than either expected, but Eagles champions Josh Kennedy and Mark Le Cras have donned bush footy colours to fulfil an AFL retirement promise.   

Richmond remains in touch with the top eight after defeating West Coast, while Hawthorn posts a 48-point win over North Melbourne.