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Australian Rules Reviewing Drug Policy After Cocaine Claims

Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of widespread cocaine use among players.

International Business Times

Titans not worried by Fifita contract situation

David Fifita has six weeks to decide if he wants to stay at a struggling Gold Coast for the next two years, but the Titans insist they are not worried.

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Bombers won't step away from aggressive edge

Essendon's aggressive approach fell short against Sydney but coach Brad Scott will continue to encourage his players to be fierce in the contest.

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'It'd be sad' to farewell Leichhardt: Tigers' Papali'i

Isaiah Papali'i would be sad to farewell Leichhardt Oval but Wests Tigers players appear resigned they will have little say in the club's future at the ground.

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AFL boss sells Cardiff McDonald's for $5.53m, and new owner pays cash

'McDonald's investments are the most highly sought after'.

Newcastle Herald

Cunningham 'fantastic', Adams likely to miss for Swans

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says Harry Cunningham is in great spirits, despite being concussed in a controversial bump last weekend.

AAP

AFL clubs demand answers on secret drug tests: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he has "no line of sight" on explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the AFL.

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'Tough' Demons star Steven May eyes Gather Round return

Melbourne key defender Steven May could miss just one AFL match despite sustaining fractured ribs in a nasty collision with Hawthorn's Mabior Chol.

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AFL 'unapologetic' after secret drug test allegations

The AFL has responded to explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the league.

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Doedee in 'heartbreaking' injury before Lions' rematch

Days out from his Brisbane Lions debut, Tom Doedee's AFL comeback from a torn cruciate ligament has been halted after he suffered a similar injury in training.

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Dons' hands were tied on Wright's rough conduct charge

Essendon could not see a way to challenge Peter Wright's rough conduct charge and felt they risked a ban of six matches or more if he had pleaded not guilty.

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Peter Wright’s four-game ban shows AFL is changing – one unconscious player at a time

The rants of Wayne Carey aside, most accept Essendon man’s hit on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham deserved punishment

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MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

Allegations from a whistleblowing doctor of secret illicit drug tests to allow AFL players to avoid detection have been outlined by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.

AAP

Wright cops four-match AFL ban, King rubbed out for one

Essendon forward Peter Wright has received a four-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while St Kilda spearhead Max King failed to overturn his one-game suspension.

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Harley Reid's fend-offs already wowing AFL fans

West Coast appear set for another season at the bottom of the table, but the hot start of No.1 pick Harley Reid has been a big positive.

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Selection squeeze a winner for Bulldogs: Weightman

Jack Macrae hasn't cracked the Western Bulldogs midfield yet this season and forward Cody Weightman says the selection squeeze is a good thing.

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Howdy Doedee: 'Competitive unit' poised for Lions debut

Self-described competitive unit Tom Doedee is available to make his first AFL appearance for his new club Brisbane in the grand final rematch with Collingwood.

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Time hasn't caught up with senior Magpies: coach

Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have had slow starts to the AFL season, but coach Craig McRae has backed them to hit their straps.

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Scott labels Geelong's Hawkins 'generational' forward

Geelong forward Tom Hawkins is clearly one of the best forwards of his generation, Cats coach Chris Scott says.

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Warring parties go face to face in Hawthorn racism row

The Human Rights Commission will host two days of talks as the opposing sides in the Hawthorn racism saga go face-to-face in Melbourne.

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AFL unable to prevent Wright-style collisions: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson believes there will always be incidents where players brace for contact at the last second, potentially injuring opponents.

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Brayshaw, Dockers gunning for fast start against Crows

Slow starts have been a problem for Fremantle, who will be out to rectify the issue when they chase a third straight AFL win in the home clash with Adelaide.

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Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing

Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player.

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'Save our Saints' president Andrew Plympton dies at 74

The AFL world is in mourning following the death of former St Kilda president Andrew Plympton from lung cancer.

AAP

'Our season's not over': Lions mull reset options

The Brisbane Lions are contemplating a new-look back six to face Collingwood, as both of last year's grand finalists look to solve a winless start to 2024.

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