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Changing academy picks system this year 'folly': Swans

Sydney chief executive Tom Harley has strongly defended the four northern player academy programs and warned against changing AFL draft rules this year.

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Demons medicos backed by Goodwin after Petracca dramas

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he trusts their medical staff "like never before" in the wake of Christian Petracca's spleen surgery.

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A curious Oz columnist, a lucky lobster, and what do AFL players think of Gil’s new gambling gig?

Plus: a less than smooth visit to Australia for Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

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AFLW players set for earlier Hall of Fame nods

The Australian Football Hall of Fame has opened the door for AFLW players to be inducted just one year after their retirement.

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Labor steps in to break up 'dysfunctional' CFMEU

A feud between the CFMEU and the AFL has led the union's manufacturing division to secure federal government support to let them split from the broader body.

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Pies hero Dane Swan reveals fork in road

Upon being inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, Collingwood great Dane Swan has reflected on the early turning point in his AFL career.

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Dockers veteran Walters out for up to four weeks

Fremantle have received mixed news on the injury front, with Michael Walters to miss up to four weeks but Heath Chapman expected to play.

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Pitch invader banned for life from AFL/AFLW games

A fan who ran onto Marvel Stadium during Sunday's Collingwood-North Melbourne game and tried to re-enter the venue is banned for life from AFL and AFLW games.

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Walsh feels fresh Blues can fire again after the bye

Carlton star Sam Walsh says Carlton have been able to reset in their bye break ahead of Friday night's big AFL game against Geelong at the MCG.

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GWS forward Toby Bedford embraces 'unloved' tagger role

GWS forward Toby Bedford's foray into tagging is set to receive another big test when he lines up against Sydney's star-studded midfield.

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Anzac Day clash put Lions' Andrews on path to AFL

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews says going to the 2013 Anzac Day blockbuster at the MCG had a big impact and helped him realise he wanted an AFL career.

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Pick me: Eagles star Oscar Allen puts hand up to play

Fit-again West Coast forward Oscar Allen says there won't be pressure on him to dominate due to the sizzling hot form of fellow spearhead Jake Waterman.

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Gambling role for former football chief raises red flag

The appointment of a former football boss to lead a wagering giant has raised concerns about close links between sport and the gambling industry.

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Butters cleared at AFL Tribunal, Dixon to fight charge

Zak Butters has overturned his one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while Port teammate Charlie Dixon will contest his three-match ban at the SANFL Tribunal.

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As McLachlan jumps to Tabcorp, sport’s gambling addiction grows stronger

Tabcorp’s incoming CEO McLachlan apparently ‘has a proven track record of delivering growth’. How much of that came from the toxic gambling industry?

Newcastle Herald

'Fields are horrible': Wet weather rains on sporting season's parade

'Parents are getting very frustrated because they've paid rego.'

AAP

Collingwood cult hero Dane Swan joins Hall of Fame

A leader of Collingwood's famous 'rat pack', Dane Swan has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

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Power's Dixon rubbed out for three, Butters also banned

Charlie Dixon has copped a three-match suspension for his big bump while playing in the SANFL, while Zak Butters' Brownlow Medal hopes appear over.

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AFL boss Kane admits umpire error late in Pies' win

The AFL's head of football Laura Kane says a crucial umpiring error was made in the last minute of Collingwood's comeback win over North Melbourne.

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AFL's top defender awaits Swans' nine-goal hero Amartey

Sydney coach John Longmire believes there's more upside to Joel Amartey, but says the emerging forward faces a huge challenge this week against GWS.

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Like a car crash: Petracca opens up on horror injuries

Star Demons midfielder Christian Petracca says he struggles to watch football at the moment due to the traumatic nature of the injuries he suffered last week.

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Ex-AFL CEO McLachlan to head gambling giant Tabcorp

Former AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has been announced as the new head of gambling company Tabcorp.

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Toby Bedford the tagger looms as a key for GWS

Giants forward Toby Bedford looks set to be the new go-to tagger for GWS after his first foray into the role was a stunning success.

The Guardian - AU

The prince of Punt Road: AFL fans rise as one for Dustin Martin’s 300th

Few footballers have meant more to fans than he has to Richmond, and none could have drawn a crowd like the 92,311 who saluted his 300th game

AAP

Giants soar to fifth with scrappy win over Power

GWS have shot up to fifth spot on the AFL ladder with a 22-point win over Port Adelaide in a contest blighted by poor goalkicking.

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