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McEvoy trio not enough to help Colbinabbin over the line in special one-off AFL match

The McEvoy name is synonymous with Colbinabbin. But a return by ex-Hawthorn premier player and captain Ben "Big Boy" McEvoy alongside his brothers wasn't enough to get a win in a special one-off AFL match.

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West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne cop simultaneous AFL floggings on horror Saturday night

Coaches and players at West Coast and North Melbourne are left searching for answers after a pair of Saturday night floggings.

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How the Hobart stadium spend is a game-changer in Australian sport and the AFL

It is set to be the final piece of the puzzle in Tasmania's bid for the AFL's 19th licence, but the federal government's massive funding injection for the project may have a deeper impact on how money is spent on major sporting infrastructure.

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AFL will grow to 20 clubs after Tasmania gets up and running: Leigh Matthews

AFL great Leigh Matthews expects the introduction of a 19th team in Tasmania will mean the competition expands again to 20.

The New Daily

Transport options thin on the ground around Hobart's proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point

Hobart — a city with no passenger trains or trams, a single ferry route and limited bus patronage — is about to get a 23,000-seat stadium close to the CBD. How will crowds get to and from there?

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‘We have finally got there’: Tasmania reaches end of long road to AFL membership

The state’s remarkably rich football heritage is to be rewarded with the league’s 19th licence after a decades-long bid for recognition

The Guardian - AU

PM Anthony Albanese announces $65m federal funding for York Park upgrades in Launceston

Anthony Albanese stands beside Tasmania's Liberal premier to make the first of two stadium funding announcements — fending off criticism he is diverting funds away from housing and health considerations.

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'No cause for alarm' at Linfield as Barry Johnston picks out main area to address

Linfield missed out on making it five titles on the bounce as Larne emerged from the pack to win their first-ever Gibson Cup

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Alice Springs Town Council bans all Aussie Rules football at Traeger Park, accuses AFLNT of licence breach

There will be a total ban on football at Traeger Park in Alice Springs this year due to an alleged licence breach by AFLNT, according to the mayor of Alice Springs.

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Hawthorn captain James Sicily 'couldn't imagine' living in Tasmania, but AFL icons warn a state team needs to grow at home

Current and former AFL players and coaches have come to the defence of Tasmania as a destination for players, following comments from Hawthorn captain James Sicily that he "couldn't imagine" living there.

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The Brisbane Lions' key forwards have put their own spin on the AFL's traditional 'spearhead' role

The hunt for a "spearhead" key forward is as old as footy itself but, with its unique forward line, the Brisbane Lions are revolutionising the role, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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'I died for 28 minutes after a heart attack and had an out-of-body experience'

Phill Zdybel can recall what he saw when he dropped dead for 28 minutes in front of his own son in the middle of a basketball game and he didn’t see any white lights or heavenly figures

Daily Mirror

Danny Frawley's family calls on AFL to act quickly on CTE as Senate concussion inquiry continues

The family of late AFL player Danny Frawley, who suffered from CTE, urges the league to take immediate action to prevent the neurodegenerative disease among its participants.

ABC News

Australian Medical Association supports concussion passport for contact sports after death of SA footballer

The peak body for doctors has supported the idea of a concussion passport for athletes who play contact sports after the death of a South Australian footballer at the weekend.

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The Guardian - AU

AFL ‘not doing enough’ to manage concussion and brain trauma effects, wife of late coach tells inquiry

Anita Frawley tells parliamentary inquiry the AFL was ‘fantastic’ in caring for her family but needs to do more for other players

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Tasmania set to get state AFL team after decades of dreams as funding for new Hobart stadium locked in

With a 23,000-seat stadium being built in Hobart's city centre, the island state has cleared the last of many, many hurdles set for it by the AFL. Here's what it all means for the state's long-held team ambitions.

The New Daily

Federal cash tipped for Hobart stadium, AFL team looms

The federal government will reportedly announce funding for a new stadium in Hobart, paving the way for the AFL to grant Tasmania entry into the competition.

The Guardian - AU

Never-say-die Collingwood outrun Essendon in Anzac Day classic

In front of a huge crowd of 95,179 at the MCG, the Magpies again show their killer instinct to come from 28 points behind in the final quarter

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Ryan McGowan says St Johnstone's showing against Hibs was better but "still not where we want to be"

Saints picked up a point in interim manager Steven MacLean's first game in charge

The Guardian - AU

South Australian country footballer Antonio Loiacono dies after on-field collision

Antonio Loiacono was flown to Royal Adelaide hospital on Saturday night, but died on Sunday

AAP

Swans' injury crisis deepens with Robbie Fox concussed

Sydney coach John Longmire is demanding a better performance from his players in Saturday's clash with GWS despite the team nursing a big injury toll.

The New Daily

Young South Australian footballer dies after on-field clash

Tributes are flowing for a young Adelaide Hills football who died over the weekend after a collision during a game on Saturday.

AAP

Young SA footballer dies after on-field clash

Tributes are flowing for a young Adelaide Hills football who died over the weekend after a collision during a game on Saturday.

AAP

Magpies, Bombers gear up for monster Anzac Day clash

A huge crowd is expected at the MCG for the traditional Anzac Day clash as Collingwood and Essendon both try to continue their strong starts to the AFL season.

The Guardian - AU

Systems and smarts have Ross Lyon defying stats to put his winning stamp on St Kilda

St Kilda’s reborn coach has managed to loosen up his side of unheralded players while tightening the screws to make them winners

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