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Former AFL coach Dani Laidley sues police over photo snapped at Geelong races

Dani Laidley alleges photo shared among Victoria Police officers and to social media suggested she was a spectacle for identifying as a woman

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Dani Laidley sues police over sharing pics

Ex-AFL coach Dani Laidley has launched fresh legal action against Victoria Police, seeking damages after being ridiculed by officers who shared photos of her.

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Alastair Clarkson addresses Hawks cultural safety review on first day as North Melbourne AFL coach

Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says he is looking forward to the chance to contribute to the Hawks cultural safety review and defend himself — but in the meantime he is getting on with his new role as North Melbourne coach.

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Clarkson awaits date to address AFL panel

The immediate priority for new North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will be mounting a defence against racism charges.

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Partner of former Hawthorn player won’t take part in ‘culturally unsafe’ AFL racism review

The woman, who says the football club pressured her to terminate a pregnancy, says AFL’s review perpetuates abuse it is supposed to address

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Woman says AFL racism inquiry 'unsafe'

A woman involved in the Hawthorn racism allegations says she won't take part in the investigation, slamming the AFL's process in a statement through lawyers.

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Woman at centre of Hawthorn racism review will not participate in AFL investigation, 'refusing to consent to silencing tactics'

The lawyer for a woman at the centre of the Hawthorn cultural safety review says his client will not participate in the AFL's investigation, saying she is "refusing to consent to the silencing tactics of the AFL".

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Outback schoolteacher Michael Gallus leads Pakistan to AFL Asian Championships triumph

Footy is growing on the sub-continent, with a cricketing powerhouse claiming an unlikely triumph over teams stacked with Aussie expats and state league stars.

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Gippsland football clubs call for review of Player Points System after widespread breaches

Every club in Gippsland has been fined for breaching a system designed to ensure a more equal playing field in country football.

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Port's Horne-Francis has leg surgery

Port Adelaide expect boom recruit Jason Horne-Francis to be ready for the start of next AFL season after he underwent leg surgery.

AAP

Former AFL player Liam Jurrah on remand ahead of hearing over alleged assault, break-in

The former AFL high-flyer will remain in custody while he awaits a court hearing after he allegedly broke into a house and assaulted a woman earlier this year.

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North Melbourne says Alastair Clarkson will start as senior coach on November 1

North Melbourne confirms Alastair Clarkson will commence his head coaching role at the club on November 1.

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Clarkson to start as planned at North

North Melbourne have confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson will start as planned on November 1 as an investigation looks at historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.

AAP

Geelong's Hawkins to miss AFL start

Geelong's Tom Hawkins will have foot surgery this week and is likely to miss the start of the AFL season next year.

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Former AFL player Shaun Smith unimpressed by league response to concussion researcher's plagiarism

Former Demons and Kangaroos star Shaun Smith received a payout over repeated concussions during his career, so he was naturally invested in the AFL's research into concussion. Finding out some of it was plagiarised leaves him feeling like "it was a complete waste of time".

AAP

Clarkson welcomes investigation details

Alastair Clarkson has welcomed the AFL releasing the terms of reference for the independent investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn.

Irish Mirror

Zach Tuohy commits to Geelong for another season as he eyes Jim Stynes record

He is currently enjoying his first visit home since before the pandemic and has been afforded a hero’s welcome in Portlaoise following his Premiership success.

AAP

Bombers say football program lacked unity

Essendon have released more details of the review into the troubled AFL club, acknowledging the players lack fitness and the football department lacks unity.

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Veteran trio re-sign for Geelong in AFL

Geelong's veteran trio of Tom Hawkins, Isaac Smith and Zach Tuohy have signed fresh one-year deals to extend their decorated AFL careers next season.

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Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda as coach 11 years after leaving for Fremantle

It's been 11 years since Ross Lyon left for Fremantle, now St Kilda tells members that he is returning to the club as coach.

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'Emotional' Ross Lyon back at St Kilda

Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.

AAP

Saints set to confirm Ross Lyon's return

Ross Lyon is expected to sign a three-year deal with St Kilda to return as senior coach, with confirmation imminent from the AFL club.

AAP

Hard work key for Saints' King under Lyon

Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw credits Ross Lyon for helping him become an elite AFL player, and he hopes the veteran coach is appointed at St Kilda.

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Hawthorn review could go ahead without First Nations families' participation, lawyer says

The lawyer representing a First Nations family who allege mistreatment by Hawthorn, says their "traumatised" clients may not participate in the AFL's independent investigation.

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Saints reunion tugs at Ross Lyon's heart

Ross Lyon is "very close" to formally rejoining St Kilda as senior coach, 11 years after his shock departure from the AFL club.

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