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Swans dismiss trade 'speculation' amid uncertainty

Sydney insist they haven't been told Nick Blakey wants a trade as the embattled club continues to manage the fallout from the Pullman Hotel scandal.

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Opening Round axed in AFL fixture shake-up

The AFL has attributed a one-off MCG Ashes Test to their decision to scrap the much-criticised Opening Round experiment after three seasons.

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'Round 26, Dillsy': Richards rapt as Bulldogs win

The Western Bulldogs will play in an elimination final next weekend - or round 26, according to midfielder Ed Richards - after their tight wildcard win.

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'Work to do': AFL chair on respect for women

AFL chairman Craig Drummond says respect for women is "not negotiable" for the league following the Sydney Swans hotel scandal.

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From the Pocket: Geelong is a club that pushes its luck but the concussion story must not be buried

The Sydney Swans scandal was the last thing the AFL wanted, though it was convenient in terms of helping the Cats waiver saga fade away

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Richmond Tigers Players Accused Of ‘Mocking’ Sydney Swans Allegations During Mad Monday

“What we need is good blokes out there having conversations around this and calling it out for what it is, because this is unacceptable, and we need to make sure we do better.”

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'Embarrassed': Richmond players on Mad Monday antics

Richmond's players filmed at a Mad Monday function are embarrassed at their behaviour, denying it was linked to the Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations.

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Video of Tigers' Mad Monday sparks new AFL headache

A week after Sydney and the AFL were plunged into crisis, Richmond players have been caught on video playing up at their Mad Monday function.

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Banned Sydney Swans players not welcome at Brownlow ceremony as AFL delays inquiry until police probe concludes

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon faces media for first time since players stood down, saying ‘the way we treat women says a lot about who we are’

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AFL CEO Confirms Suspended Sydney Swans Players Are Barred From The Brownlows

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has confirmed that the five Sydney Swans players who've been suspended for the rest of the season — Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon — will be banned from attending the Brownlow Medal count. However, they still will be eligible to…

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Australian Rules faces far-reaching fallout from latest scandal

SYDNEY - An alcohol-fuelled scandal swirling around a top Australian Rules team has been splashed across newspaper front pages as much as the back and triggered broader debate, a sign of the sport’s importance in the country’s social fabric.

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Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation

Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the rest of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching club standards during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that led to a police investigation into sexual assault allegations

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'We're deeply sorry': banned Sydney Swans players

Five banned Sydney Swans players say they're "deeply sorry" for their behaviour as a police investigation continues into sexual assault allegations.

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Sydney Swans will sanction players for ‘serious breach’ over incident that led to sexual assault allegations

AFL club’s board meets on Tuesday night to decide penalties after league boss calls reports ‘deeply concerning’

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'Serious breach': Swans confirm player punishments

Sydney have confirmed they will punish players for seriously breaching club standards, as Victoria Police separately investigate sexual assault allegations.

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Geelong coach speaks on Cats concussion saga

Geelong coach Chris Scott has spoken post-match, after the Cats were issued a 'please explain' over the concussion deal signed with Jake Kolodjashnij.

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'Be respectful': Crow's message to booing fans

Some Adelaide fans have come under fire for booing Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor and Crows winger Isaac Cumming has urged them to be respectful.

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Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy

When the AFL and Cricket Australia target India and the diaspora but only engage with convenient perspectives, trust begins to erode

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AFL outlines lofty goals in India but Australian rules football has been here before

Previous attempts to grow the game overseas have come to naught but this time the AFL is committing to building from the ground up

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Grassroots first as AFL aims to expand in India

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there are no immediate plans for games in India, as part of the league's bid to build a presence in that country.

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Open invite to fatally injured footy player's memorial

Family members of a beloved football player will join a memorial service hosted by his local club after the 27-year-old died of on-field injuries.

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‘Accident waiting to happen’: player’s death raises alarm over risk of concrete cricket pitches in Australian rules football

Concrete-based cricket pitches, like that on which Nathan Fitzgerald received fatal blows to the head, are ‘totally unsafe’, concussion advocate says

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AFL:'No-brainer': AFL, SA reach new Gather Round deal

While the new Gather Round deal has been confirmed, with the introduction of a player parade, what happens with the AFL State of Origin revival remains unclear.

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'No-brainer': AFL, SA reach new Gather Round deal

While the new Gather Round deal has been confirmed, with the introduction of a player parade, what happens with the AFL State of Origin revival remains unclear.

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AFL:'Hit the timelines': AFL says Devils, stadium on track

Amid renewed speculation about the cost of the new Hobart stadium, the AFL has told club presidents the southern expansion remains on track.

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