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AFL considers recommendations after Tuck inquest
In short: The AFL has responded to recommendations mate by a coroner after an investigation into Shane Tuck’s death. The AFL said it would consider…
AFL reviewing illicit drug policy as court documents reveal two AFLW players faced charges in January
In short: Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard were charged in December last year with possessing an illicit substance. The Sydney Swans AFLW players were handed…
Stern warning issued amid reports young AFL players are being bullied out of the game
In short: The WA Football Commission has emailed junior clubs with a warning that young players should not be discriminated against because of their fitness….
AFL Round-Up — Dockers face an impending problem, Saints shock and awe, and tribunal set to tackle a major grey area
Round two of the 2024 AFL season confirmed more surprise contenders, guaranteed another high-profile night at the tribunal, and left one key side looking at…
It has produced a string of talented players for the AFL, but can Halls Creek calm its troubled footy crowds?
An outback town in northern WA faces a huge test this football season — to stop crowd fighting and feuding from overshadowing its reputation as…
Essendon defends Wright after Swans accuse Bombers of ‘off the ball’ tactics
In short: Essendon coach Brad Scott has backed Peter Wright and the Bombers’ physicality following their 30-point loss to the Swans. Wright collided with the…
AFL coaches slam ‘dangerous’ Adelaide Oval pitch invader amid player safety concerns
In short: Chris Scott and Matthew Nicks raise concerns about the safety of players after the Crows’ Ben Keays helps bring a spectator to ground…
Saints’ Mason Wood to have surgery on broken collarbone after MCG collision
St Kilda’s Mason Wood is expected to miss six weeks of football after breaking his collarbone in a damaging incident at the MCG on Friday…
As Andrew Gaff stares down the possible end of his playing days, take a moment to remember the good things
Andrew Gaff is staring his football mortality in the face. The West Coast Eagles midfielder, who will be 32 in June, was pulled from his…
Higgins reacts to contentious goal in Saints’ win over Magpies
In short: Jack Higgins kicked a controversial goal that helped St Kilda record a 15-point win over Collingwood. The goal sparked debate about whether Higgins…