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No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis might have stayed at North Melbourne had coach Alastair Clarkson's future been more certain, the player's manager says.

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I wasn't perfect at North: Horne-Francis

Prized Port Adelaide recruit Jason Horne-Francis believes being back home around family and friends will help him become the best player he can be.

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ABC presenter Tony Armstrong says it was 'brutal' being dropped from the AFL but he's come to learn that 'it's fine to fail'

It's fair to say Tony Armstrong has had a meteoric rise. But he says it took a "pretty brutal" failure to get to where he is now.

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Magpies star Grundy traded to Melbourne

Brodie Grundy has been traded to Melbourne to partner with fellow gun ruckman Max Gawn despite having five years left on his contract at Collingwood.

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AFL trade period live updates: Brodie Grundy moves from Magpies to Demons, Jason Horne-Francis speaks about move to Port

Brodie Grundy, Jacob Hopper, Jack Bowes and Jack Gunston all secured moves on the penultimate day of the AFL's trade period. Look back at our live blog for all the info and analysis.

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Kangaroos defend AFL draft, trade strategy

North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings says the Kangaroos never saw signs of potential homesickness in Jason Horne-Francis before drafting the teenager.

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Jason Horne-Francis, Junior Rioli move to Port Adelaide as part of four-club AFL trade

Jason Horne-Francis — last year's number-one draft pick — and Junior Rioli will wear Port Adelaide colours next season after the AFL approves a mega four-way trade deal.

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Fremantle lands Melbourne AFL premiership player Luke Jackson, Adelaide gains Izak Rankine from Gold Coast

Melbourne premiership player Luke Jackson joins Fremantle, while Izak Rankine leaves Gold Coast for Adelaide as the AFL's trade period heats up.

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Ex-interim coach McVeigh leaves AFL Giants

GWS had wanted former interim coach Mark McVeigh to work with new man Adam Kingsley but the long-serving assistant has opted to leave the Giants.

AAP

Dockers seal deal for Demons ruck Jackson

Melbourne ruck young gun Luke Jackson has joined Fremantle after the Dockers, Demons and GWS worked together to secure a three-way AFL trade.

AAP

Dunkley camp slams Dogs' AFL trade stance

The Western Bulldogs are standing firm on their trade demands for out-of-contract midfielder Josh Dunkley, who is determined to play with Brisbane next season.

AAP

Shane Tuck inquest to be held in July after plagiarism investigation delays hearings

The inquest has been delayed following an investigation into a neurologist who consulted the AFL on concussion.

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Inquiry into ex-AFL player's death delayed

A coroner is investigating the death of former Richmond footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck after he was found to have the brain condition, CTE.

AAP

Cats pursue AFL deals after snaring Bruhn

Geelong have secured talented midfielder Tanner Bruhn in a deal with GWS, and the AFL premiers have more on their plate during trade period.

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Ex-Blue Stocker tells mental health fight

Former Carlton midfielder Liam Stocker has revealed he almost retired aged 20 after leaving the Blues' Queensland hub in 2020 amid a mental health battle.

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Dockers complete Corbett AFL trade

After 36 games over four seasons with Gold Coast, 190cm forward Josh Corbett has secured a trade to Fremantle in a bid for more AFL opportunities.

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Lions urge Daniher to lift defensive game

Brisbane have urged star forward Joe Daniher to lift the defensive side of his game to help the Lions become genuine AFL premiership contenders.

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Is the language of ‘safety’ a useful way of talking about racism?

The language of cultural safety is becoming common across Australian society. But is ‘unsafe’ the best way to describe the harm of discrimination?

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Darwin footballer Lloyd Johnston is determined to pursue his dream of an AFL career, despite allegations of racism in the league

As the AFL is in the grips of allegations of racism against Indigenous players, this potential draftee from the Northern Territory is determined not to let racism get in the way of his dreams.

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Gillon McLachlan hopes families of First Nations players will take part in Hawthorn racism review

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says there is no guarantee the complainants in the Hawthorn cultural review would participate in the external investigation.

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Families of First Nations players query the independence of AFL's proposed investigation of Hawthorn allegations

The lawyer for one of the First Nations families involved in the Hawthorn cultural safety review raises questions over the independence of an investigative panel announced by the AFL.

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AFL appoints panel to investigate Hawthorn racism allegations

It remains unclear whether the five players at the centre of the claims will take part in the investigation

AAP

AFL selects panel to examine racism claims

The AFL has confirmed a panel to examine serious allegations of racism levelled at Hawthorn and coaches Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan.

AAP

Ex-Dons boss blasts AFL club's leadership

Paul Little says Essendon's bungled CEO appointment process is just one of a number of issues that are negatively affecting the AFL club.

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Former AFL star defends Horne-Francis

Disgruntled North Melbourne teenager Jason Horne-Francis has found an ally in fellow former No.1 draft pick Bryce Gibbs as he seeks to move to Port Adelaide.

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