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Premier denies being outplayed by AFL over cash for bid

Tasmania's premier says he was not forced by the AFL into stumping up more cash as part of the state's bid for a standalone side.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

Bulldogs big man Rory Lobb urged to embrace boos

Western Bulldogs big man Rory Lobb is set to cop plenty of boos when he returns to his former stomping ground in Friday night's clash with Fremantle.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

Swans ready to put grand final nightmare behind them

Sydney are set to play Geelong for the first time since their AFL grand final humbling, but their skipper says that defeat won't be on their minds.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

Widow of former AFL player Shane Tuck withdraws from coronial inquest into his death

The widow of former AFL player Shane Tuck withdraws from a coronial inquest into his death, citing concerns about the scope of the investigation.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

How the Adelaide Crows have used the kick-in to surge into AFL finals contention

It's one of the simplest parts of footy — kicking the ball back in after a behind — but Adelaide's unique approach is one of the reasons the club has been one of 2023's biggest improvers, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Emails reveal Tasmanian Premier’s unease before kicking in more AFL bid cash

Tasmania's Premier raised concerns about AFL requirements for the state's contribution towards a standalone team before increasing his offer.

The New Daily · Apr 19, 2023

Moore backs Kreuger to solve Magpies' ruck woes

Versatile tall Nathan Kreuger has been declared fit to play his first game of the AFL season as Collingwood seek a solution to their ruck woes against Essendon.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Shuey in, Long and Hurn out for struggling West Coast

Adam Simpson has not got the injury luck he was hoping for, with the West Coast coach missing Shannon Hurn and Noah Long for the trip to Port Adelaide.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Premier's unease before kicking in more AFL bid cash

Emails from Tasmania's premier to AFL boss Gillon McLachlan about proposed funding for a standalone state side have been made public.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Players call for AFL clarification on dangerous tackles

Essendon's Andrew McGrath has led calls for clarification on AFL rules around dangerous tackles after teammate Zach Merrett was handed a one-match ban.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023