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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 - The Untold Story

GWS captain Toby Greene has invoked rivalry instead of hatred ahead of a coming clash with the Magpies as the AFL launches the 2024 season in Sydney.

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AFL to host tribute for slain couple

The AFL will host a tribute for long-time umpire Jesse Baird and partner Luke Davies, whose bodies were recovered on February 27.

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St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.

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Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for 'inappropriate' comment

Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.

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Deaths 'struck a chord' as police conclude site search

Flowers adorn a house where two men were allegedly slain by a police officer, with investigators searching a rural property where their bodies were found.

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No sanction decided for Kangaroos' Thomas: AFL CEO

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.

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AFL stands firm on 'no stadium, no Tasmanian club'

AFL boss Andrew Dillon insists he does not deal in "hypotheticals" when probed if he would renegotiate a stadium deal with a different Tasmanian government.

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AFLW GM Nicole Livingstone to step down at season’s end

Olympic swimmer ran women’s game for seven seasons, overseeing growth of competition to 18 teams and a 10-round season

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AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone announces surprise exit

AFLW general manager of women's football Nicole Livingstone will depart the role following Sunday's grand final between North Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Lions' relocation up in air as AFL boss lands in Qld

Where the Brisbane Lions play for four seasons from 2026 while the Gabba is redeveloped remains a mystery as new AFL boss Andrew Dillon pushes for a resolution.

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Matildas' momentum puts AFL back on the attack

After the Matildas' Women's World Cup run captivated Australia, incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is determined to attract top female athletes to AFLW.

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Brownlow Medal 2023 red carpet – as it happened

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Laura Kane’s rapid AFL rise heralds changing times for women in sport

Not a total upheaval of the status quo, but enough of a shakeup to remind people women are here to stay, on and off the field

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AFLW season length still being negotiated: Dillon

The length of the looming AFLW season is still being negotiated by the AFL and the Players Association, AFL chief executive elect Andrew Dillon says.

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Dangerous tackle sanctions in 'right spot': AFL chief

The AFL's CEO elect Andrew Dillon says penalties for dangerous tackles are in the "right spot" amid a crackdown which has led to a spate of suspensions.

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SA push for Barossa Valley game in next Gather Round

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will push for the Barossa Valley to host a Gather Round game next year.

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No negotiations on Hobart stadium deal: new AFL boss

Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Tasmania's slated entry into the league in 2028 could be pushed back if stadium construction is delayed.

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North boss says Hawks' handling of racism claims 'poor'

North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood has criticised Hawthorn, saying their handling of racism claims established "a monumental set of battle lines".

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Indigenous AFL players stand tall against an endless stream of racism – it’s now time for them to strike

The game’s sparkle and heart would be gone in an instant if First Nations footballers chose to sit down

The Guardian - AU

AFL warned Tassie devil logo could expose it to costly trademark clash with Warner Bros

AFL needs to be ‘vigilant’ to distance Tasmanian team logo from the Warner Bros cartoon character, lawyers warn

The Conversation

The AFL needs real cultural change. Can the new chief deliver it?

A long, competitive recruitment process to name a new Australian Football League chief executive has concluded with the appointment of an AFL insider.

The New Daily

Club presidents tick off Tasmanian AFL licence

All 18 AFL club presidents have backed Tasmania's bid for the competition's 19th licence, meaning the state will have its own team.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: MasterChef judge’s death shocks industry; new AFL boss; and Mark Latham could be sued

The sudden passing away of the 46-year-old reality TV star, leaves production company and Network 10 ‘saddened at the sudden loss’

The Guardian - AU

Safety first as Andrew Dillon from the office next door wins AFL’s global CEO search

By picking the company man backed by the outgoing Gillon McLachlan the league knows exactly what it’s getting

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Who is Andrew Dillon, the new AFL chief executive set to take over from Gillon McLachlan?

After a year-long search, the AFL has named its new chief executive. So, who is Andrew Dillon and what has he done in his 20-plus years with the league?

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