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AFL chief Andrew Dillon says he's pushing for more Indigenous representation in official roles amid a slight drop in First Nations players at the elite level.

Australians have resoundingly rejected a referendum proposal to create an advocacy committee to offer advice to Parliament on policies that affect indigenous people.

Major Australian sporting organisations expected to play a significant role in the yes campaign, with AFL and Cricket Australia yet to announce a stance

The AFL confirms nine football fans have been banned from attending games for life, while a further five are being investigated for racially abusing players as the league cracks down on vilification.

On the eve of an historic weekend for the AFL, a former player has vented his frustrations with a game that has long been marred by racial vilification against its Indigenous players.

How did AFL become the game it is today? To answer that, let's discuss the history of a First Nations' game commonly known as "Marngrook".

Forward Aliesha Newman will be the first Indigenous woman to play for Sydney this Saturday in the Indigenous round clash against GWS at the SCG.

AFL hierarchy are hailing the switch of the AFLW season start from January to August as a success as they appeal for more Indigenous women to get involved.

AFL inclusion and social policy boss Tanya Hosch says when an Islamic player refused to play the Pride Round for religious reasons, the league was torn between accepting all faiths and doing right by the LGBTQIA members of their community.