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Afternoon Update: Australia to buy US cruise missiles; AFL boss thinks there’s too many gambling ads; and NZ TikTok ban

Australia spending $1.3bn to purchase 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles to accompany the Virginia class submarines being bought from the US

The Guardian - AU

Injury scare for GWS veteran Phil Davis

Struck down by two serious hamstring injuries last year, GWS defender Phil Davis has damaged an ankle at training.

AAP

AFL suspends use of disability zone by TV networks after footy fans air their concerns

The AFL has suspended TV networks' use of a marked wheelchair space for the rest of round 1 after a father and son struggled to find appropriate seating during a footy game.

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Clarkson turns selection eye towards North's AFL future

North Melbourne sprung a selection surprise for their clash with West Coast when veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein was overlooked in favour of Tristan Xerri.

AAP

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan admits there are too many gambling ads and hints at tighter restrictions

The CEO’s comments follow criticism from politicians, players and fans who support a ban on TV and radio adverts

The Guardian - AU

Clarkson still unsure on racism investigation timeline

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no line of sight on how long the investigation into racism allegations from his time at Hawthorn will take.

AAP

Lions coach lauds hyped Ashcroft ahead of AFL debut

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan expects hyped youngster Will Ashcroft to handle his AFL debut against Port Adelaide with aplomb.

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Suns 'clique' together with King's AFL return

Ben King's return has bolstered Gold Coast's forward line and reunited a formidable young group for the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney.

AAP

Morning Mail: AI cracks government ‘voiceprint’ security, Aukus nimby anger, Cure sick at ticket rorts

Technology exposes security flaw in voice identification system used by Centrelink; Wollongong gears up for nuclear fight; Ticketmaster fees criticised

The Guardian - AU

Blues coach Voss wants extra time to decide AFL draws

Debate is again raging about whether the AFL should decide drawn matches with extra time, after the Richmond-Carlton season opener ended all square.

AAP

Concussion dominates headlines as NRL and AFL seasons get under way

Australia’s biggest sporting bodies are threading a very fine needle with concussion and long-term brain damage

The Guardian - AU

Dustin Martin makes his mark as AFL season opens with stalemate at the MCG

A scrappy contest ended in a draw as the Tigers’ talisman showed signs of his best after a difficult 2022

The Guardian - AU

Late Lynch goal seals thrilling draw in Tigers-Blues season opener

Tom Lynch's last-gasp heroics have snatched a thrilling draw for Richmond in the AFL season opener against traditional rival Carlton.

The New Daily

Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener

Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.

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The Guardian - AU

AFL 2023 season opener: Richmond and Carlton draw – as it happened

The opening match of the 2023 season at the MCG ended in a dramatic draw

AAP

Steven May out injured as Dees take on 'Dinosaur Dogs'

A calf injury has sidelined Melbourne's star defender Steven May in a huge blow for the Demons ahead of their round-one AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.

AAP

Still no timeline for Nic Naitanui's Eagles return

Star West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is running again, but there's still no clarity about when he will return to AFL action following his Achilles injury.

AAP

North hope Sheezel enjoys debut without extra pressure

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin says No.3 draft pick Harry Sheezel is ready to contribute to his new team on AFL debut against West Coast.

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Michalanney is Crows' first father-son to play in AFL

Defender Max Michalanney is set to become Adelaide's first father-son selection to play an AFL game when he debuts against GWS.

AAP

Dockers star Walters misses out on Ross Lyon reunion

Fremantle are taking a careful approach with Michael Walters, deciding the veteran will make his comeback from an Achilles injury via the WAFL.

The Conversation

Why do sports keep changing their rules? We count 4 main reasons

The Australian Football League’s 2023 season is kicking off with changes afoot. Three rule changes, in fact, which may either please or infuriate commentators and fans.

AAP

Tom Hawkins to play as Geelong rule out Duncan, Bowes

Geelong have mixed injury news ahead of their round-one AFL blockbuster against Collingwood, with Tom Hawkins back and Mitch Duncan and Jack Bowes sidelined.

AAP

Swans ready for next AFL step, says skipper Rampe

Sydney co-captain Dane Rampe believes last year's thumping grand final loss will only make his emerging side better as they prepare to open their AFL campaign.

ABC News

AFL 2023 — each team's predicted finish and their key question for the season

Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the ruler over the 18 AFL teams ahead of round one, predicting the finishing order and keys to each team's season.

Newcastle Herald

The NRL is using its head on player welfare

NRL moving with the times with concussion policy

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