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Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur

Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.

AAP · May 7

Sydney and GWS lambast AFL for minimising Sydney derby

The AFL Sydney derby on Friday night will clash with Geelong's huge game against the Western Bulldogs, and the Swans and GWS aren't impressed.

AAP · Apr 14

AFL 'not blind' to Western Sydney challenges

Football participation numbers in Western Sydney are in the spotlight and AFL chief operating officer Tom Harley acknowledges the challenges the sport faces.

AAP · Apr 9

'Unbelievably important': AFL opener here to stay

The AFL's Opening Round concept has split fans, but league heavyweight Tom Harley believes it is crucial to the competition's growth in northern markets.

AAP · Feb 17

'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives

The AFL have hosted a meeting with four anti-stadium politicians ahead of a crucial vote that will determine the future of the Tasmanian Devils.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Dockers champion to tackle 'unknowns' as Swans boss

Australian Football Hall of Fame member Matthew Pavlich will take over from Tom Harley as chief executive of the Sydney Swans at the end of the 2025 season.

AAP · Aug 6, 2025

Swans defender faces AFL ban over homophobic slur

Sydney defender Riak Andrew is the latest AFL player in trouble for using a homophobic slur, this time towards an opponent in a VFL match.

AAP · Jul 21, 2025

How the AFL stumbled, rebooted in key grassroots battle

The AFL was bruised in its battle for western Sydney before changing tack, with Andrew Dillon now upbeat a recent key uptick is only "scratching the surface".

AAP · Jun 27, 2025

Victoria’s Liberals saved John Pesutto from bankruptcy. But can they save themselves from all-out war?

Since Moira Deeming won a defamation case against the former leader, internal strife has intensified. Now a loan to Pesutto by the party threatens to rip it apart

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2025

AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role

Sydney administrator Tom Harley looms as the AFL's next boss after being appointed as chief executive Andrew Dillon's second-in-command.

AAP · Jun 12, 2025