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Minister orders briefing on $33m grant – as it happened

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AFL should limit ‘full contact practice’ to cut brain risk, Shane Tuck inquest told

US expert tells long-delayed hearing into death of former Richmond player that NFL has achieved ‘dramatic’ reduction in head impacts

The Guardian - AU

Geelong coach Scott calls AFL 'compromised' competition

Geelong coach Chris Scott is no fan of a wildcard weekend, arguing the AFL is already a "compromised" competition.

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Swans' Parker relieved over AFL tribunal's Rampe call

AFL players are supportive of the league's attempts to protect their heads but Sydney's Luke Parker believes there is still scope for some accidental contact.

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Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ahead of a grudge match with St Kilda, Brett Ratten has fired back at Saints legend Nick Riewoldt's critique of his time coaching the AFL club.

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Dockers ponder how to fill Sean Darcy ruck void

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy will miss at least two weeks with an ankle injury, with coach Justin Longmuir yet to decide how to fill the void.

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Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.

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Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt

St Kilda'have lost four of their past five matches heading into a crucial contest with North Melbourne and are looking for ways to improve their scoring output.

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Arena Football League Announces 16 Markets for 2024 Reprise Season

The AFL plans to return next year after shutting down operations in 2019.

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Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Former footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck heard voices and had mental health concerns for years, an inquest into his death has been told.

AAP

Captain Steele at a loss for shocking Saints form

St Kilda captain Jack Steele agrees with his coach that the Saints don't deserve to play AFL finals based on their recent poor form.

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AFL wildcard round 'fraught with danger': Bombers coach

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes a push to introduce a NBA-style wildcard weekend into the AFL would be "fraught with danger".

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Lions raw but must remain bold and brave: Dayne Zorko

A review of their devastating one-point AFL loss to Melbourne has taught the Brisbane Lions plenty about how to close out a game, Dayne Zorko says.

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Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues' AFL finals push

Harry McKay won't play again this season unless Carlton reach the AFL finals, with the key forward set to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.

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Bulldog Bailey Smith overcomes flu, set to face Bombers

Western Bulldogs flyer Bailey Smith will face Essendon after missing his side's AFL loss to Sydney with an illness.

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AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023

AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.

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Franklin set to spearhead Swans against Fremantle

Hampered by injuries throughout the AFL season, veteran forward Lance Franklin is on track to play a third consecutive game against Fremantle this week.

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Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire

Dane Rampe faces a two-match ban over his collision with Lachlan McNeil but Sydney coach John Longmire doesn't believe his co-captain deserves to be suspended.

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The Guardian - AU

Suns set on coach Dew while Voss keeps calm and turns Carlton on

They backed him, then sacked him. But could Gold Coast Suns have kept faith in coach Stuart Dew, as Carlton did Michael Voss to reap the rewards?

The Guardian - AU

Women’s World Cup 2023: the complete guide to all the stadiums

Ten venues across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand will host matches during the tournament

AAP

Richmond beat Eagles to continue AFL top-eight charge

Richmond veteran Dustin Martin has kicked two goals from 23 disposals to help lift his side to a 38-point AFL win over West Coast in Perth.

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Blue Jordan Boyd, Crow Josh Rachele given AFL bans

Carlton's Jordan Boyd is facing a ban of three weeks or more for a dump tackle while Adelaide forward Josh Rachele received a two-week ban for striking.

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Kangaroos weigh up AFL help after Hawks hiding

A 48-point drubbing from Hawthorn has extended North Melbourne's losing streak to 15 matches, leaving the Kangaroos with just 11 wins in their past 78 outings.

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GWS stun Adelaide in massive boost to AFL finals hopes

GWS have returned to haunt Adelaide as they chased down their opponents for the second time this season to snatch a 14-point AFL victory.

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Ruthless reigning premiers Geelong crush Essendon

Reigning premiers Geelong have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the AFL with a ruthless 77-point smashing of Essendon at GMHBA Stadium.

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