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Lockett-Coventry AFL ends to be reinstated

The famous Lockett-Coventry signs were removed for the installation of "sexy scoreboards" but the goalkicking legends' names will be back in Marvel Stadium.

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AFL urges clubs to lift COVID discipline

The AFL admits it will have to manage surging COVID-19 case rates, asking players to take personal responsibility for protecting their health.

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De Goey breaks silence on leave from Pies

Jordan De Goey has broken his silence through a video released by Collingwood as the fallout of the Magpies star's ill-fated trip to Bali continues.

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AFL to investigate Dees' restaurant fight

The AFL will investigate Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham's alcohol-fuelled fight at a restaurant that has embarrassed the reigning premiers.

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Stadium needed for Tas AFL bid: McLachlan

AFL CEO GIllon McLachlan has indicated Tasmania's bid for inclusion in the league is contingent on the island state building a new stadium.

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AFL grand final to return to traditional time slot at MCG in win for fans

The AFL grand final will stick to its usual afternoon time slot at the MCG as the 2022 premiership flag decider returns to Melbourne in a win for traditionalists

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Afternoon AFL grand final returns for 2022

The AFL grand final will revert to its traditional 2.30pm opening bounce for the first decider held in Melbourne since 2019, in a win for people power.

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New CBA sees AFLW players receive 94 per cent pay rise with season set to start in August

The AFL and AFL Players Association have finally agreed on a collective bargaining agreement, with the upcoming AFLW season to begin in the last week of August this year.

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AFLW start date to be known within days

The starting date of the next AFLW season will be known within days, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says.

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Twilight grand final possible: AFL chief

The AFL's chief executive Gillon McLachlan is ruling out a night grand final but says a twilight start for this year's premiership decider is on the table.

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AFL gives blessing for Hird to coach again

James Hird won't be stopped from coaching again despite being banned in 2013 for his involvement in Essendon's doping saga.

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AFLW players still waiting on CBA

The AFLW pre-season is rapidly approaching but there is still no collective bargaining agreement in place ahead of season seven, slated to start in August.

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Is Gil the one? The search begins for CEO of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

Gillon McLachlan has led the AFL to unprecedented highs, but also overseen historic lows. Is he the right person to lead Australia's next Olympics?

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Confusion reigns over AFL's crackdown on dissent over umpire decisions

Debate is raging in the AFL about new umpire dissent rules. But has the league just been slow to catch up with a tough stance in other sports?

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A generation of children increasingly think gambling is inextricably linked with the AFL

Codes say without betting sponsorships we cannot have top-tier play but there is nothing inevitable about having gambling so intertwined with sports

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Hardwick tips Richmond boss for AFL role

Richmond's coach Damien Hardwick is backing his club's chief executive Brendon Gale for the AFL's chief executive job to be vacated by Gillon McLachlan.

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The Loop: Melissa Caddick inquest confirmed, Gillon McLachlan steps down as AFL boss, Britney Spears is having a baby

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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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Gillon McLachlan made his share of mistakes but the game was always foremost in his thinking

The departing AFL CEO’s ability to ‘see around corners’ helped him take the unpredictability of the league in his stride

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Full video: Gillon McLachlan explains his resignation as AFL chief executive at the end of the 2022 season

Outgoing AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan faces the media and says whoever replaces him will be 'completely different' as he confirms his departure at the end of the season. Re-live the blog and watch the conference replay.

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Gillon McLachlan: AFL chief executive to stand down at end of season

McLachlan says he has no regrets but it is the ‘right time’ to move on with the league in robust health.

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McLachlan to step down as AFL CEO

Gillon McLachlan was close to tears as he announced he will step aside as AFL CEO at the end of the 2022 season, but not before tackling an ambitious agenda.

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Gillon McLachlan announces he is stepping down as AFL chief executive at end of 2022 season

An emotional Gillon McLachlan fights back tears as he announces he will step down as AFL boss at the end of the 2022 season, after eight years in the job.

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Swans chase Franklin's AFL milestone ball

The Sydney Swans have launched a bid to find the Sherrin football Lance Franklin kicked to take his AFL career tally to 1000 goals.

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Virus crashes AFL's season-opening party

On the same day Melbourne and Western Bulldogs started the new season, COVID-19 reared its ugly head again in the AFL.

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