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From the Pocket: Melbourne must leave buzz words and fan favourite behind to rise again

The pain of potentially losing star midfielder Christian Petracca can be turned into an opportunity for the Demons to change and replenish

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Paris becomes Australia’s greatest Olympics

Australian athletes secured four more gold medals overnight in our greatest-ever Olympic haul, and the Great Barrier Reef is enduring its hottest seas in more than 400 years.

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Gambling is, as smoking was, a slow-acting poison that uses sport to mask its taste

The lush, matey world of Gillon McLachlan and co is busily debauching something we love, our games and recreations, by mixing them with the gambling industrial complex.

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Giant wind farm that fanned protests gets green light

A new wind farm with 40 turbines is set to generate enough energy to power 144,000 homes across South Australia.

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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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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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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?

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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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9 reasons why Richard Goyder should be voted out as Woodside chair

Stephen Mayne is likely the tallest, smallest activist shareholder of Woodside. Here’s why he used his meagre nine shares to vote against Goyder’s reelection.

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AFL yet to make a call on 'Barassi Cup' for premiers

An ongoing tribute to Australian rules legend Ron Barassi will not be announced until the off-season, the AFL has confirmed.

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Brownlow Medal 2023 red carpet – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

AFL criticised for promoting series of bets that have 85% loss rate for gamblers

Analysis of 90 advertised same-game multis from Sportsbet shows only 15% would result in a win

The Guardian - AU

AFL Boss Apologises After Fans Were Refused Entry To Bris Lions Match For Wearing Vote Yes Tees

Chief executive of AFL has had to apologise to fans who were refused entry to a match on Sunday because they were wearing Vote Yes shirts.

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Laidley praises AFL for support during dark times

North Melbourne premiership player and coach Danielle Laidley says AFL figures were among the first to help her three years ago.

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Ron Barassi to be honoured with state memorial as AFL weighs up renaming cup

The AFL Commission will make a final decision as calls grow for the league to rename the premiership cup after Australian sporting icon Ron Barassi

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State funeral for Barassi as AFL weighs up renaming cup

Calls are growing for the AFL to rename the premiership cup after football legend Ron Barassi, who will be farewelled at a state funeral.

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McLachlan lauds 'compelling' AFL grand final narratives

Outgoing AFL boss Gillon McLachlan believes the stage is perfectly set for next week's grand final, with four remaining teams each offering a different story.

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AFL fans back gambling advertising ban and caution against three-year delay

Survey of 3,000 fans found vast majority supported a ban, and many think the government’s phased approach is too slow

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AFL attempting to find leak in Hawthorn racism probe

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says they are asking questions about how the Hawthorn racism claims were first leaked to the media.

The Conversation

The antithesis of healing: the AFL turns away from truth-telling again, ending Hawthorn investigation

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mention of the Stolen Generations.

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AFL urged to become 'cultural leader' amid fallout from Hawthorn probe

Indigenous advocates have slammed the AFL's handling of the Hawthorn probe, and urged the league to become a "cultural leader" by addressing alleged mistreatment of First Nations players across the sporting code.

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Hawthorn boss hits back at AFL over racism ‘sanctions’

The president of the AFL club at the centre of racism allegations has hit back at the league, amid speculation the club faces sanctions.

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Families at centre of Hawthorn AFL racism probe to make complaint to Human Rights Commission, lawyer says

Families involved in the AFL probe into allegations of racism at the Hawthorn Football Club will take their complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission.

The New Daily

No adverse findings made in Hawthorn racism case as AFL ends investigation

The AFL has announced no adverse findings against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan or Jason Burt over the Hawthorn racism allegations.

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AFL terminates investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn, making no findings against Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan

An independent panel investigating allegations of racism at the Hawthorn Football Club concludes, making no findings against former senior coaches and managers.

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