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AFL issues lifetime bans for several football fans amid crackdown on racial abuse

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.

ABC News

Everything Leeds Rhinos' Rohan Smith said on ruck speed and key calls after defeat

The Rhinos lost to Salford Red Devils at Headingley on Friday night.

Leeds Live

Collingwood, Melbourne and St Kilda are the AFL's top trio — and if they all finish top four it will be the first time since 1939

For the Magpies, the Demons and the Saints, it's been a strong start to the AFL season, and at this early stage we are on track for something not seen in VFL/AFL history since the start of World War II, writes Andrew McGarry.

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AFL’s northern child has struggled but now Gold Coast Suns look to the future

Outside footy’s heartland, the Suns have had to be innovative with their indoctrination – Tasmania can learn from their history

The Guardian - AU

AFL personality Eddie McGuire criticised by NT Sports Minister Kate Worden over podcast comment

The high-profile Melbourne commentator is invited to travel to the NT before making future comments about its social problems.

ABC News

The search for a name for Tasmania's new AFL team begins, with Devils early favourite

The Devils? How about the Tasmania Apples? Or maybe the Penguins? The search has begun for a name for Tassie's new AFL team — and one early favourite may require some wheeling and dealing to secure.

ABC News

Crusaders Strikers plan special tribute in memory of Kaylee Black

Club donating ticket money to family from Wednesday night's game against Derry City

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Former football player Austin Robertson Jnr believes he has CTE, will donate brain to science

Austin Robertson Jnr, who was concussed five times during his Aussie Rules career, believes he has developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy from repeated head trauma.

ABC News

AFL warned Tassie devil logo could expose it to costly trademark clash with Warner Bros

AFL needs to be ‘vigilant’ to distance Tasmanian team logo from the Warner Bros cartoon character, lawyers warn

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian AFL team now a reality after deal signed with league boss Gillon McLachlan

The AFL's 19th team licence is officially awarded to Tasmania, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff saying "generations" of Tasmanians have been waiting for this moment. Follow live.

ABC News

The AFL needs real cultural change. Can the new chief deliver it?

A long, competitive recruitment process to name a new Australian Football League chief executive has concluded with the appointment of an AFL insider.

The Conversation

Irish League football club 'devastated' after passing of under 13s player

Tributes were paid to the Crusaders Titans goalkeeper as the heartbreaking news was confirmed by the club on Monday evening.

Irish Mirror

Afternoon Update: MasterChef judge’s death shocks industry; new AFL boss; and Mark Latham could be sued

The sudden passing away of the 46-year-old reality TV star, leaves production company and Network 10 ‘saddened at the sudden loss’

The Guardian - AU

Safety first as Andrew Dillon from the office next door wins AFL’s global CEO search

By picking the company man backed by the outgoing Gillon McLachlan the league knows exactly what it’s getting

The Guardian - AU

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Alleged attack that left Sydney football referee with broken jaw may deter volunteers, associations say

Calls for stronger punishments after alleged assault of Khodr Yaghi during amateur game in Padstow

ABC News

South Bunbury Football Club team becomes family affair as mum plays alongside her three daughters

South Bunbury Australian rules football player Kelly Bevis has made club history after playing her first league game on a team alongside her three daughters.

ABC News

Who is Andrew Dillon, the new AFL chief executive set to take over from Gillon McLachlan?

After a year-long search, the AFL has named its new chief executive. So, who is Andrew Dillon and what has he done in his 20-plus years with the league?

The Guardian - AU

Collingwood’s black and white magic again finds a way in latest miracle comeback

In Sunday’s come-from-behind win over Adelaide, Craig McRae’s team continued to take risks but their success is not all voodoo

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AFL Round-Up: Collingwood come from the clouds again, Jason Horne-Francis emboldens Port Adelaide, Toby Greene inspires GWS

Collingwood come from the clouds yet again, Jason Horne-Francis inspires a resurgent Port Adelaide and Toby Greene breaks Sydney's hearts. We digest the week that was.

Belfast Live

Glentoran hoping for positive news on Harry Murphy injury

Teenage defender was forced off in league win over Crusaders

ABC News

Sydney FC dominates Western United 4-0 in A-League Women grand final to clinch fourth championship

After losing three consecutive grand finals, the Sky Blues come out on top of newcomers Western United with a comprehensive 4-0 triumph in the championship decider.

ABC News

25-year-old man charged over alleged assault of referee at football match in Sydney's south-west

A Sydney football club withdraws from its competition after a referee, who remains in hospital, was allegedly attacked by a spectator on Friday night.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

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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