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AFL's illicit drugs code remains work in progress

The AFL's revised illicit drugs policy will be the responsibility of Laura Kane, whose football operations portfolio has been split in two.

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Lions boss to join 'mothership' in AFL shake-up

A renowned administrator of AFL clubs is joining the league's headquarters as part of an executive reshuffle.

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'Not personal': why Dillon reshuffled AFL executive

A revamp of the AFL's executive has come at a cost for two leading female voices in the sport, with Andrew Dillon saying the overhaul was 'not personal'.

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Kane's role split, Hosch going in major AFL changes

After months of growing concerns about how the game is being run, the AFL has split the management of football operations into two roles.

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AFL Star Bailey Smith Receives A Warning After Making Nose Beers Jokes On Instagram

Geelong Cats midfielder Bailey Smith has copped a warning from the AFL over a social media joke about 'nose beers'.

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Scott backs in key AFL official after pub meeting

The AFL has been under fire in recent times over various issues but the league has had the strong backing from an unlikely source after a pub meeting.

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'Robust' discussion on the menu as AFL, coaches meet

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is having a series of meetings with AFL coaches amid growing unhappiness among the clubs about head office.

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AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case.

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Tigers leave out Noah Balta ahead of sentencing

Noah Balta has been left out of Richmond's team to take on Fremantle despite completing his club-imposed ban, ahead of his sentencing for assault.

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AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move

AFL boss Andrew Dillon and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas have launched the third Gather Round in Adelaide, with no signs the fixture will move elsewhere.

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Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed that Richmond defender Noah Balta can return to playing during Gather Round as he awaits his assault sentencing.

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AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss

Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and the Essendon boss has urged the league to act fast.

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SA government pitches to retain the AFL's Gather Round

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says he wants to extend the state's contract with the AFL to retain Gather Round beyond 2026 when the deal expires.

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Richmond forward Mansell found guilty of rough conduct

Richmond's Rhyan Mansell will serve a three-game AFL ban after being found guilty of rough conduct for an incident that concussed St Kilda's Liam O'Connell.

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Richmond's Balta free to play before assault sentencing

The AFL is comfortable in allowing Richmond's Noah Balta to return to play just days before being sentenced for assault, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.

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Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Many Australian sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the Queensland government's venue plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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AFL blocks Cricket Australia bid to play Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval

Football code has rights to the premier venue from 15 March each year leaving South Australia to host domestic decider at Karen Rolton Oval

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The AFL's 20th team, drugs and Devils: Dillon opens up

Andrew Dillon admits there's an obvious "romantic" option when the time comes for the AFL to add a 20th team, yet it'll be a complex call for multiple reasons.

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AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

While two opening-round games had to be rescheduled, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the northern states promotion has plenty of merit.

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Galling call in Shield final venue battle: SA premier

SA's premier has revealed a "galling" request for compensation from an AFL entity in negotiations for Adelaide Oval to host cricket's Sheffield Shield final.

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‘The growth there is enormous’: future of AFL is women’s competition, says Andrew Dillon

The head of the AFL has identified the women’s competition as the single biggest opportunity for growth within the code’s landscape

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'Enables illicit drug use': Buckley condemns AFL policy

Nathan Buckley has criticised the AFL's controversial illicit drugs policy as enabling, while league CEO Andrew Dillon admits the policy needs to be refined.

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Time for northern clubs to earn their keep as AFL seeks return on investment

The league has reason to hope GWS and Gold Coast can lay down a marker in non-traditional markets while Brisbane defend their crown in 2025

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Local-focused AFL lukewarm on trying a US push

The AFL will continue the campaign to boost its profile in Queensland and NSW, although boss Andrew Dillon won't rule out an NRL-style experiment in the US.

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AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.

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