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Nathan Murphy gives reminder that courage in AFL comes in many forms

The concussion-prone Collingwood defender accepted the medical advice to retire at 25 with grace and he emerges with great credit

The Guardian - AU

Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy forced to retire from AFL due to concussion

AFL player Nathan Murphy has been forced into early retirement on medical advice, after a string of concussions

The Guardian - AU

Adelaide Crows conquer Melbourne hoodoo to salvage their campaign and kickstart the future

A late twist in one of the games of the year saw Adelaide save their season – and perhaps their coach’s career.

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'Beautiful mother, daughter': Bondi victims mourned

Five of the six victims killed in a horrific attack at a Sydney shopping centre have been identified as others fight for life in hospital.

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Defeated again but gutsy Rabbitohs fighting for coach Jason Demetriou, says Cody Walker

Souths’ 34-22 defeat by Cronulla anchors them bottom of NRL ladder but coach Jason Demetriou believes spirited display despite key injuries will save his job

The Guardian - AU

Jeremy Finlayson’s AFL ban could herald new era for footy after years of inaction

It’s long been unclear where the line was on homophobia. Things are changing – but the sport was miles behind to begin with

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Carlton’s Gather Round heist sparks howls of derision from AFL’s conspiracy theorists

A controversial Carlton-Fremantle clash lit up an Adelaide festival of football that showcased some sublime talent and a few potty mouths

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Sporting Declaration: Fasten seatbelts as Jets strike turbulence

The longer this drags out, the more conspiracy theories will inevitably float to the surface.

Newcastle Herald

Gather Round folks, the Crows are too plain, too sloppy and too predictable

Adelaide fluff their lines on the city’s big opening night but the Demons show their strength in depth

The Guardian - AU

‘You don’t often get fairytales in sport’: how the NBL’s JackJumpers won Tasmanian hearts

With humility and authenticity the newly crowned champions have entered the discussion about Australia’s best expansion team

The Guardian - AU

Haze lifts on Tigers’ AFL season as Swans win delivers more than just a victory

Richmond got many reminders that they’re on the right track at the MCG and that it should not be all doom and gloom at the club

The Guardian - AU

‘We know the community is over it’: how self-regulation of gambling ads came unstuck minutes into an AFL game

Clubs and bookmakers have set their own restrictions as campaigners await a decision on a proposed ban

The Guardian - AU

Zero-tolerance on drugs in the AFL sounds good in a rant. But would a punitive approach work?

To turn to a policy that kicks transgressors to the curb would simply be bowing to the loudest and most blinkered

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Collingwood successfully tackle a major issue to kickstart their AFL season

The stakes in the grand final rematch at the Gabba were greater than usual but the Pies’ tackling proved the difference

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‘Incredibly small’ number of AFL players pulled from games for positive drug tests, union says

AFLPA head Paul Marsh says speculation missing the mark, while Sport Integrity Australia is now assessing allegations by MP Andrew Wilkie

International Business Times

Australian Rules Reviewing Drug Policy After Cocaine Claims

Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of widespread cocaine use among players.

Newcastle Herald

AFL boss sells Cardiff McDonald's for $5.53m, and new owner pays cash

'McDonald's investments are the most highly sought after'.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Wright’s four-game ban shows AFL is changing – one unconscious player at a time

The rants of Wayne Carey aside, most accept Essendon man’s hit on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham deserved punishment

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MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

Allegations from a whistleblowing doctor of secret illicit drug tests to allow AFL players to avoid detection have been outlined by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.

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AFL score review system is ‘bush league’ in competition groaning with money

Australian rules football is being derailed by a score review system that lacks the technology to land on enough definitive decisions

The Guardian - AU

After two exhilarating seasons, Collingwood have been studied and stripped bare

A third successive loss – this time to St Kilda – represents a major premiership hangover. Do the Magpies have the quality of greats to bounce back?

Newcastle Herald

'Save our Jets': club uncertainty unites fans behind a common goal

Fans, former players and politicians rally behind the Newcastle Jets.

The Guardian - AU

AFL announces Tasmania Devils will be new team’s name as playing kit unveiled

The league’s announcement event did not address doubts about whether a Tasmanian side would ever take field

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne’s troubled soul takes giant leap towards redemption with trademark display

Clayton Oliver showed signs against the Western Bulldogs that he is ready to put a summer of off-field sagas and setbacks behind him

AAP

Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears

Plans for a new stadium in Tasmania, a condition of the state's licence for an AFL team, have divided the community and the island's politicians.

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