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AFL:Kangaroos address Curtis ban, Simpkin controversies

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has filled in for coach Alastair Clarkson to speak about Paul Curtis' suspension and Jy Simpkin's fiery comments.

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Kangaroos address Curtis ban, Simpkin controversies

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has filled in for coach Alastair Clarkson to speak about Paul Curtis' suspension and Jy Simpkin's fiery comments.

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Gold Coast slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact

The AFL has handed down a fine to Gold Coast after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.

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AFL:'Horrible loser': contrite Hardwick put on AFL notice

The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.

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AFL:Suns face AFL heat on two fronts after Cats loss

The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.

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'Horrible loser': contrite Hardwick put on AFL notice

The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.

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AFL confirms Devils' full list concessions

The AFL has confirmed a suite of list concessions for Tasmania's entry to the league, including access to local talent and father-son prospects.

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Suns' Hardwick fires up over AFL draft changes

The AFL has again come under fire over its contentious changes to the draft system, this time from disgruntled Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick.

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From the Pocket: The AFL’s deference to technology only creates more doubt and uncertainty

Disillusionment with the way the AFL is being run has reached boiling point after a round blighted by interminable delays, rewinds and inconsistencies

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AFL defends draft changes, 'furious' clubs hit out

The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.

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AFL reviewing Carlton report on Hollands' health dramas

AFL football department boss Greg Swann says there's no rush on how long it takes to review the Carlton report on Elijah Hollands.

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'Hasn't been the best week': AFL changes ARC system

Two ARC incidents on Sunday continued a bad run for the AFL, which is reeling from last week's Lance Collard and Zac Butters controversies.

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New AFL chairman vows 'no hubris or arrogance'

The AFL's latest chairman wants to build a greater connection between the league and its clubs and has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the game's past hierarchy.

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'Not lost on us': Dillon oversees plenty of AFL change

While the AFL remains a strong code, the last few months have not been smooth and they need to have their house in better order.

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AFL to 'have a chat' after ruck loophole exposed

The AFL didn't anticipate players exposing the new ruck rule in the manner Sydney's Brodie Grundy was able to in the practice match against GWS.

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From the Pocket: Charlie Curnow was let off too easily for jumping ship

The key forward never quite delivered on the promise or hype at Carlton and in the long term the Blues will be better off without his gravitational draw

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'Old soup': AFL footy boss brushes off speculation

A key AFL appointment says speculation about problems in his department are frustrating and it's a function of people not having any games to discuss.

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Rule changes to shorten AFL games, cut time-wasting

Seven rules changes, including last disposal out of bounds between the arcs, could shorten games from the start of the 2026 AFL season.

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Comedian Josh Thomas Says Bailey Smith Mad Monday Post Was Not ‘Homophobic’

“We’ve got to stop calling people that aren’t homophobic, homophobic. It widens the divide and alienates people.”

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Geelong Cats Apologise For Bailey Smith’s ‘Homophobic’ Stunt, Scrap Future Mad Mondays

"We will take this moment to further educate our people on expectations and club and community standards.”

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We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans

Geelong have apologised for any offence caused by their off-the-mark Mad Monday celebrations, declaring future events won't continue in their current format.

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Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up

The centre bounce and substitute have been scrapped in a shake-up of AFL rules, as league officials flag more changes ahead of the 2026 season.

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AFL confirms struggling club's assistance package

The AFL has settled on an assistance package to help battling West Coast's bid to become a competitive team again.

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Fagan's journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory

Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat.

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AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting

The Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to umpires having access to statistics.

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