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‘Australians are born for this game’: the rise of the new Olympic sport of flag football

The non-contact version of gridiron has the financial might of the NFL behind it and has already piqued the interest of some NRL and AFL players

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Bartlett settles legal actions against Demons, AFL

Melbourne have settled out of court with former president Glen Bartlett and have refuted allegations of illicit drug use levelled against coach Simon Goodwin.

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Dockers hungry to make the most of AFLW finals return

The COVID-19 pandemic scuppered Fremantle's chance of snaring the AFLW flag in 2020, and the Dockers are hungry to make the most of their latest opportunity.

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The Adelaide Crows AFL logo backlash is a little unfair

Yes, the new design is retro – but that's the point.

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AFLW Bombers want to make their own finals history

Essendon AFLW players are more concerned with securing their first finals victory than thinking about the AFL team's horror play-off fortunes since 2004.

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Fortress Alberton holds no fears for 'hardened' Tigers

Richmond will play an AFLW game in Adelaide for the first time this Sunday when they take on Port Adelaide at Alberton in an elimination final.

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AFLW confirms night grand final, end to condensed draw

The AFLW grand final on November 30 will start at 7.45pm, while the league will not have a condensed fixture next season.

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Top Sports Aussies Love to Bet On: From AFL to Horse Racing

Sports betting is woven deeply into Australian culture, with millions of fans placing wagers on their favorite events each year. Whether it's the thrill of horse racing or the excitement of a close AFL game, betting adds to the experience of many Aussies.

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AFL umpire suspended for dressing as Osama Bin Laden

The AFL has suspended one of its umpires for dressing up as notorious terrorist Osama Bin Laden at an end-of-season function.

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Luckless Bombers star Toogood out of AFLW finals

Essendon captain Bonnie Toogood's AFLW season is over due to a serious ankle injury.

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Hawks snare $1m prize money with AFLW win over Tigers

Hawthorn have overcome a final-quarter deficit to post a 23-point win over Richmond that helped secure the club $1 million in prize money.

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Dockers great Peter Bell quits Fremantle

Peter Bell says the time is right for him to explore his next challenge after quitting his role as Fremantle's manager of talent and special projects.

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Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine saga

Demons player banned from playing Australian rules football until 2028 after returning positive test following a game in 2023

The Guardian - AU

Drugs ban: Joel Smith suspended until 2028 AFL season

The AFL has given Joel Smith a four-year drugs ban, effectively ending a career that has unravelled after he tested positive for cocaine in 2023.

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Tim Membrey officially a Pie, Martin joins Cats

Former St Kilda forward Tim Membrey has joined Collingwood on a two-year deal, while Jack Martin has linked up with Geelong.

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Demons change AFL assistant coaches after review

Melbourne have overhauled senior coach Simon Goodwin's assistants as a result of a review into the embattled AFL club's football department.

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Concussions force Eagles mid Luke Edwards to walk away

West Coast midfielder Luke Edwards has decided to step away from the AFL in a bid to recover fully from ongoing concussion issues.

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Parkin stands by Blues' Voss whom he sacked at Brisbane

Coaching great David Parkin is confident Michael Voss is the man to lead Carlton back to AFL premiership glory.

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Old rivalry flares up as Bombers fight for AFLW finals

Essendon are within touching distance of an AFLW finals spot but old enemy Carlton are determined to end their season with an upset win.

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Pert quits Demons, Joel Smith to learn fate

Melbourne CEO Gary Pert has quit in the latest off-field development at the embattled AFL club, while player Joel Smith is facing a ban of up to four years.

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AFL appeal against Sheerin tribunal finding fails

Eilish Sheerin remains free to play for Richmond after the AFL appeal board upheld the AFLW tribunal's finding that cleared her of intentional umpire contact.

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Roos confirm former Rising Star Stephenson's retirement

Former Rising Star winner Jaidyn Stephenson has announced his retirement from the AFL aged just 25.

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Fagan insists 'humble' Lions have more success in them

Brisbane premiership coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions have more success in them after they broke through for their first AFL flag in 21 years.

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AFLW clears Sheerin of serious umpire contact charge

Richmond star Eilish Sheerin has been found not guilty of intentional umpire contact after being referred to the AFLW Tribunal.

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Olympic athletes live much longer than ‘average Joes’ – but elite AFL and rugby union players don’t

You would assume athletes who dedicate their lives to keeping fit and healthy would generally live longer lives.

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