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Andrew Dillon named AFL chief executive almost a year after Gillon McLachlan's resignation

The AFL has named Andrew Dillon its next chief executive, taking over from Gillon McLachlan, who announced his upcoming resignation almost a year ago.

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AFL ‘not doing enough’ to manage concussion and brain trauma effects, wife of late coach tells inquiry

Anita Frawley tells parliamentary inquiry the AFL was ‘fantastic’ in caring for her family but needs to do more for other players

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Bulldogs AFLW coach Nathan Burke backs Kylie Watson-Wheeler to become AFL boss after Gillon McLachlan's departure

Bulldogs AFLW coach and former Saints legend Nathan Burke backs Kylie Watson-Wheeler to become the next CEO of the AFL.

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AFL cracks down on Tribunal technicalities

Blues skipper Patrick Cripps escaped suspension last year on a technicality, but the AFL has changed its guidelines to avoid a repeat situation in the future.

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Former AFL player Shaun Smith unimpressed by league response to concussion researcher's plagiarism

Former Demons and Kangaroos star Shaun Smith received a payout over repeated concussions during his career, so he was naturally invested in the AFL's research into concussion. Finding out some of it was plagiarised leaves him feeling like "it was a complete waste of time".

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AFL apologises to players in concussion study after review finds it produced no published research

Multimillion-dollar study led by Dr Paul McCrory led to ‘confusion’ among player participants over tests and procedures, review says

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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

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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.

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AFL sanctions five clubs for COVID breach

The AFL has hit five clubs with sanctions for breaching COVID protocols, with Sydney copping a $100,000 fine.

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Brisbane Lions player Callum Ah Chee calls out online racism after Patrick Cripps hit

Brisbane Lions player Callum Ah Chee reveals a racist message he received online after being the victim a controversial AFL tribunal decision.

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AFL accepts call to overturn Cripps ban

The AFL has accepted the contentious appeals board decision to overturn Patrick Cripps' two-game ban but will "closely review" the call.

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AFL lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The AFL has lifted its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, effective immediately, allowing a small handful of players against having the jab to return to the field.

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Who will be the next AFL chief executive? The leading candidates after Gillon McLachlan's resignation

Gillon McLachlan has announced he will stand down as the AFL's chief executive at the end of 2022. The field is wide open to replace him, but several candidates have taken an early lead.

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New AFLW clubs approve August season start

The AFL's Andrew Dillon says the four newest AFLW clubs have given their blessing for the next women's season to start in August, four months ahead of schedule.

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