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AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse

Champion footballer Carl Ditterich, who played 285 VFL games across the 1960s and '70s, will stand trial accused of sexually abusing a girl almost 40 years ago.

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AFL bans six Giants players amid sanctions for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour at post-season party

Josh Fahey suspended for four matches and five players to miss two games, while Toby Greene is among players fined $5,000 each

The Guardian - AU

A-League Men season kicks off with return of star power to herald another new dawn

After a year of crises and chaos there is hope that marquee signings and re-emergence of powerhouse clubs can turn the spotlight back onto football

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Hawthorn denies meeting took place with AFL player over terminating partner’s pregnancy, court documents show

Court documents show AFL club’s strong denial of allegations filed by three Indigenous former players – Carl Peterson, Cyril Rioli and Jermaine Miller-Lewis – their partners and a former employee

The Guardian - AU

Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

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The AFL and NRL are pushing aside gambling harm to profit at their fans’ expense

I met Anthony Albanese last week to talk about this urgent issue. But I fear he is seeing only what he wants to see

The Guardian - AU

Sorry, Sydney, I think it’s my fault you lost the AFL grand final

Was my football-mad family having breakfast with me the flap of the butterfly’s wing that cursed the Swans’ chances?

The Guardian - AU

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Brisbane bury their AFL demons as stubborn optimism turns into unbridled joy

Lions had to overcome pain of grand final defeat last year and go the long way through this finals series to claim a first premiership under coach Chris Fagan

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Swans fans’ high hopes soon turn sour as Brisbane Lions roar to victory

‘Painful to watch’: Swans fans feel ‘lost’ after team suffers devastating defeat, once again

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane Lions crush Sydney Swans by 60 points in grand final to win fourth AFL flag

The Brisbane Lions ran rampant at the SCG to win by 60 points and add a fourth premiership to their honours list

The Guardian - AU

AFL grand final 2024: Brisbane Lions defeat Sydney Swans – as it happened

The Lions won their first premiership in 21 years after thumping the Swans 18.12 (120) to 9.6 (60) at the MCG

The Guardian - AU

AFL fans make pilgrimage to Melbourne as grand final excitement reaches fever pitch

Two out-of-state teams return to their roots for this year’s ultimate match-up – and many of their supporters have followed

The Guardian - AU

What are the 10 greatest upsets in VFL/AFL grand final history?

The Brisbane Lions are the underdogs for Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney.

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The Swans and their arduous journey to becoming a staple of Sydney’s sporting landscape

Club with roots in South Melbourne has not always been prosperous but now has a sixth AFL/VFL premiership in sight in its 150th anniversary year

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Katy Perry set to roar, but insists she's no Lion

American singer Katy Perry will take a neutral stance into the AFL Grand Final when it comes to supporting the Swans or the Lions.

The Guardian - AU

The local footy club with historic links to the Lions that became a Brisbane breeding ground

South Warrnambool Roosters may play in red and white but count Hugh McCluggage and Jonathan Brown among their former players

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Sydney stars ready to take centre stage on AFL grand final return

Swans and Lions both need to bury the demons of recent defeats in premiership deciders for eagerly anticipated clash at MCG

The Guardian - AU

Sydney glitz or Brisbane grit? Who casual onlookers should get behind in AFL grand final

The first non-Victorian premiership decider since 2006 takes place at the MCG on Saturday. But who should non Swans or Lions fans support?

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The Guardian - AU

Should the AFL grand final be moved from the MCG? The case for and against

There might be no grander stadium in Australia than the Melbourne Cricket Ground. But does that mean it should have a monopoly on the decider?

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Call for thousands of blood donors as demand skyrockets

The Red Cross has challenged the same number of Australians attending this weekend's AFL Grand Final to donate blood to save lives.

The Guardian - AU

Lachie Neale’s Lions dance on thin ice to set up classic AFL grand final clash with Swans

By throwing caution to the wind, Brisbane shocked Geelong in one of the great prelims of the modern era. Now the Lions have the game plan to challenge Sydney in a 2024 grand final for the ages

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane stun Geelong in a thriller to return to AFL grand final – as it happened

Lions beat Cats 14.11 (95) to 12.13 (85) in preliminary final at MCG and will now face Sydney after reaching back-to-back deciders

The Guardian - AU

Sublime Sydney surge into AFL grand final with crushing win over Port Adelaide

Sydney crushed Port Adelaide by 36 points in a lopsided AFL preliminary final at the SCG, cruising into the 2024 grand final

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Geelong vs Brisbane live stream: How to watch Cats vs Lions 2024 AFL Preliminary Final online from anywhere, team news

Today's Geelong vs Brisbane live stream serves up the second 2024 AFL Preliminary Final at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Here's how to watch it online, from anywhere.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Swans beat Port Adelaide Power to reach AFL grand final – as it happened

Goal-by-goal report: The Swans booked a spot in the AFL grand final with a 14.11 (95) to 8.11 (59) win over the Power at the SCG

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