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Concussion experts call for tougher AFL penalties after Kysaiah Pickett’s high bump

Leading concussion experts have called for stiffer sanction, arguing the Melbourne player should have been banned for at least four matches

The Guardian - AU

Anger management not just a Walker problem: Cook

Cody Walker's Souths teammates won't be asking the five-eighth to tone his aggression down any time soon despite a contrary conduct charge over the weekend.

AAP

Demons back Pickett to fire on return from AFL ban

Kysaiah Pickett starred in Melbourne's season-opening win but won't play again until round four after he was hit with a two-match suspension for rough conduct.

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Adelaide's McAdam sent to AFL tribunal over bump

Adelaide forward Shane McAdam will head to the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct for his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr.

AAP

AFL round one: the least important round of the season or a vital launching pad?

Questions abound after an opening round that was exhilarating at times, savage and gruesome at others

The Guardian - AU

AFL Round-Up: Collingwood here to thrill, Jason Horne-Francis explodes, big Bulldogs left behind

After an AFL pre-season of bold proclamations and lofty promises, some teams leave round one with their prospects emboldened while others search for answers. We digest the week that was.

ABC News

City stumble as Macarthur eke out valuable ALM draw

Macarthur have grabbed a point in a gritty 1-1 draw with Melbourne City in the A-League Men.

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Liam Gordon: St Johnstone's first half display against Kilmarnock "nowhere near good enough"

Drey Wright's fantastic second half strike managed to salvage a point for Saints at Rugby Park

Daily Record

Saints upset Fremantle to mark Lyon's return as coach

Ross Lyon was all smiles after leading St Kilda to a stunning 15-point upset of Fremantle in the first game of his second stint in charge of the Saints.

AAP

'Walla' thrills Bombers in big opening win over Hawks

The biggest cheer of Essendon's win over Hawthorn came when Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti ran onto the ground in the last quarter.

AAP

Greene fires as brave Giants overrun Crows in AFL

GWS have overrun Adelaide to secure a rousing 16-point victory on a day of injury carnage in Giants coach Adam Kingsley's first game in charge.

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Blues star reveals concerns over slippery MCG turf

Carlton defender Sam Docherty, who has a history of knee injuries, was on edge before playing on the recently relaid MCG turf in round one.

AAP

Ablett Sr speaks of concussion toll from AFL career

AFL great Gary Ablett Sr says he has suffered significant brain damage and has contacted prominent concussion campaigner Peter Jess about his health issues.

AAP

Concussion risk hits home for ABC broadcaster Mark Foreman who suffered bleed on the brain playing football

With multiple class actions by former AFL stars throwing a spotlight on concussion risks, ABC radio producer and former amateur footballer Mark Foreman knows the risks aren't limited to the top flight.

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Daily Record

Hamilton Accies didn't deserve anything from Ayr clash, admits boss John Rankin

The 2-0 defeat by the Honest Men leaves Accies rooted to the foot of the Championship table

Daily Record

Kilmarnock 1 St Johnstone 1: Drey Wright screamer saves Saints at Rugby Park

The Perth side were terrible in the first half but Wright levelled proceedings with a great strike after the break

AAP

Sloan, Sullivan give Dragons hope after Broncos loss

St George Illawarra fell away badly in the final minutes in a 22-point loss to Brisbane but two young guns shone to give Dragons fans hope of a bright future.

AAP

Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.

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Stuart Dew blasts his soft Suns after Swans hiding

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has accused his side of looking for the easy options after a 49-point loss to Sydney in their AFL season opener.

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Buddy's boot sets tone as Swans thumps Suns

Lance Franklin has kicked the game's first two goals and Dane Rampe dominated early to set up a 49-point Sydney AFL win on the Gold Coast.

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Pickett under fire for high bump in Dees' win over Dogs

Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny for a high bump that flattened Bailey Smith during Melbourne's 50-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

AAP

Magpies shine in Super Netball opener win over Swifts

Collingwood have opened the new Super Netball season with a 71-63 victory over the NSW Swifts in Melbourne.

AAP

Brisbane coach perplexed by heavy AFL loss to Port

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has questioned a lack of effort in his side's 54-point loss to Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

AAP

Roar beat Western United, keep ALM finals hopes alive

Brisbane have dominated Western United with a late strike by Jay O'Shea securing a controversial 1-0 ALM victory at Redcliffe.

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Glory down Phoenix to keep ALW finals in sight

American forward Cyera Hintzen has kept Perth Glory's A-League Women finals dream alive, scoring the game's only goal in a 1-0 win at Wellington Phoenix.

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