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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.

AAP · Jun 11

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.

AAP · Jun 9

'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.

AAP · Jun 9

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Disinformation pages concoct AFL rainbow rift

A supposed fan page is targeting the Richmond Tigers with a wave of AI-generated disinformation regarding players' stances on LGBTQI issues.

AAP · May 28

Gresham aims to continue Indigenous streak at Dreamtime

Only one Indigenous player might be on the field for the Dreamtime at the 'G clash between Essendon and Richmond, highlighting the drop in their AFL numbers.

AAP · May 13

'Magic' dreaming of Darwin having its own AFL team

At the launch of the Sir Doug Nicholls round, the esteem that current Indigenous players have for Michael 'Magic' McLean was clear.

AAP · May 11

AFL set to continue with Friday-night double headers

While having two games in the prime-time Friday night slot has divided opinion, the AFL will use it again when the fixturing for rounds 16-22 is confirmed.

AAP · May 11

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Bookmaker subject to AFL integrity unit probe continues in role for Gold Coast Suns

A disgraced bookmaker continues to work inside the Gold Coast Suns’ dressing room even while he is subject to an AFL integrity unit investigation

The Guardian - AU · May 11

'Work to do': AFL targets Indigenous player boost

The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.

AAP · May 11

AFL to plough funds into addressing racism as league grapples with Indigenous drop-off

The AFL will divert around $300,000 from Indigenous guernsey sales towards initiatives designed to address culturally unsafe environments and racism

The Guardian - AU · May 11

Football club fined for not doing enough to remove player from field during mental health issue

Australian rules football club Carlton has been fined 75,000 Australian dollars ($54,000) for its lapse handling of a player’s on-field mental health episode

The Independent UK · May 6

Carlton fined $75,000 for mishandling of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode

Review finds Blues player should have been removed from game, as AFL require all clubs employ full-time psychologist

The Guardian - AU · May 5

Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.

AAP · May 5

Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard.

AAP · May 4

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AAP · Apr 25

AFL sacks appeals board chair, Gawn condemns language

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says players were "embarrassed" by the AFL appeals board verdict declaring offensive language is "commonplace" in the game.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24

‘Homophobia has no place’: AFL takes aim at own appeals board over Lance Collard’s reduced ban

Andrew Dillon ‘specifically rejects’ reasoning for slashing suspension as verdict is upheld after St Kilda player allegedly used homophobic slur

AAP · Apr 12

'A bloody good job': Gather Round set to stay in SA

Geelong coach Chris Scott has praised Gather Round after his team played for the first time on Sunday at suburban Norwood Oval.

AAP · Apr 8

Dillon, Malinauskas haggle over AFL Gather Round deal

This is the last year of the current AFL Gather Round deal and there's no indication yet when a new agreement might be announced.

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AAP · Apr 8

'Find a solution': Crows great on latest umpiring error

Former Adelaide captain Taylor Walker wants solutions to be found following a series of umpiring errors that have gone against his AFL club.

AAP · Mar 31

Crows confident on return of experienced trio

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident an experienced trio of players will return to face Fremantle.

AAP · Mar 31

'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.

AAP · Mar 29

AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent

North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.

AAP · Mar 28

'No compelling case': AFL resists later grand final

The AFL grand final will stay in the traditional 2.30pm timeslot for at least the next two seasons, but the door remains open for a future decider under lights.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26

AFL braces for increase in positive tests under ‘stronger’ new illicit drugs policy

Every men’s and women’s player to be tested twice per year with those prevented from playing to be listed as ‘unavailable’

AAP · Mar 26

'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp

The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.

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