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Jokes about sexual assault and violence cross a line and the AFL had to take a stand where teammates should have

Violence against women and children is a national emergency – men can either turn a blind eye or do their bit to make our society safer

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Sex dolls and ‘Diddy’ costumes: the latest AFL drama shows Australian sport still can’t eradicate misogyny

Disturbing details emerged this week about AFL men’s football team GWS’ end-of-year event, themed “controversial couples”.

The Conversation

New Glory coach Zdrilic backs in Taggart's lofty aims

Perth Glory have a new coach and a revamped playing roster following last season's wooden spoon campaign, but they are still being widely tipped to struggle.

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AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse

Champion footballer Carl Ditterich, who played 285 VFL games across the 1960s and '70s, will stand trial accused of sexually abusing a girl almost 40 years ago.

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AFL bans six Giants players amid sanctions for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour at post-season party

Josh Fahey suspended for four matches and five players to miss two games, while Toby Greene is among players fined $5,000 each

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New Eagles coach Andrew McQualter locks in assistants

West Coast have lured Marco Bello from Adelaide to become the club's new forwards coach in what represents Andrew McQualter's first appointment.

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Ex-Dog Bailey Smith ready to embrace life as a Cat

Bailey Smith's last-minute trade move to Geelong has come as a big relief for the former Western Bulldogs star, and he's keen to make a big impact at the Cats.

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GWS players banned, fined by AFL over function debacle

GWS forward Jake Riccardi is among players who have been banned, while the AFL has also fined senior teammates over their function debacle last month.

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A-League Men season kicks off with return of star power to herald another new dawn

After a year of crises and chaos there is hope that marquee signings and re-emergence of powerhouse clubs can turn the spotlight back onto football

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Taranto, Hopper living through Tigers transformation

Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper will help guide a big crop of draftees at rebuilding Richmond - a much different scenario to when they arrived two years ago.

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Dockers thinking big in AFL after recruiting Bolton

Fremantle are bullish about next season in the wake of recruiting Shai Bolton and are also confident they can attract Chad Warner if he wants to return to WA.

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Hartley rocked by death of Tigers recruiter Toce

Richmond are in mourning following the death of recruiting manager Chris Toce, who passed away following a private cancer battle.

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Shai Bolton's Fremantle move keeping it in the family

Two-time Richmond premiership winner Shai Bolton says he's looking forward to regularly playing in front of family and friends after moving to Fremantle.

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Port ruck Ivan Soldo fed up with 'ridiculous narrative'

Port Adelaide ruckman Ivan Soldo says he's committed to staying at the Power, having lashed critics for circulating a ''ridiculous narrative' about him.

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Smith to Cats as flurry of deals ends AFL trade period

The Western Bulldogs and Geelong have agreed on a last-minute deal that sends Bailey Smith to the Cats as AFL trade period ended with a flurry of late moves.

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Magpies exodus continues as Brendon Bolton joins Saints

Former Carlton coach Brendon Bolton has joined St Kilda's coaching panel for 2025, continuing a worrying exodus at Collingwood.

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Taggart declares finals a 'minimum' for new-look Glory

Adam Taggart has been named Glory captain for a second consecutive season, and he's confident the new-look squad can bounce back strongly from the wooden spoon.

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Auckland FC arrive, set on making big A-League splash

After 18 years at Sydney FC, new Auckland FC coach Steve Corica returned to start-up life as he helped to build New Zealand's second A-League club.

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Houston deal done, Eagles defend trading No.3 pick

The first two big deals of the AFL trade period have been confirmed, with Carlton securing the No.3 pick before Dan Houston completed his move to Collingwood.

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Past failures 'redundant' as Stajcic targets WSW glory

Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Alen Stajcic believes his side can take out the A-League Men championship after nearly a decade without silverware.

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Weitering signs extension to stay in AFL's Blue heaven

All-Australian defender Jacob Weitering has shown his determination to be a one-club player by signing a long-term contract extension with Carlton.

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Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston

The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.

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Bombers, Demons could further muddy AFL trade waters

It has emerged that Melbourne could snare Essendon's No.9 draft pick as the Bombers try to ensure they recruit top academy prospect Isaac Koko.

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Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap

Hawthorn have sent their No.14 draft pick to Carlton in a deal that has significant implications for the AFL trade period, with several players in limbo.

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Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS

Essendon say their veteran forward Jake Stringer has not yet told them he wants a trade to GWS, who are keen to recruit him.

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