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Former footballer Troy Bond calls on AFL to address racism after four players allegedly faced social media abuse

On the eve of an historic weekend for the AFL, a former player has vented his frustrations with a game that has long been marred by racial vilification against its Indigenous players.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

Gather Round a winner before ball bounces: AFL boss

Before a ball is bounced, South Australia's premier and the chief of the AFL are already hailing the inaugural Gather Round as a success.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Crows captain hints at marquee match-up against Blues

The opening game of the AFL's Gather Round could bring a marquee match-up between Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson and his Carlton counterpart Patrick Cripps.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Witts still sore as hot and cold Suns weigh up options

Gold Coast are treating influential ruckman Jarrod Witts' prolonged soreness with caution ahead of a crucial AFL Gather Round clash with Fremantle.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Day, Rohan to challenge AFL dangerous tackle bans

Hawthorn's Will Day and Geelong's Gary Rohan will front the AFL tribunal in a bid to have their respective rough conduct charges downgraded.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

What, we worry? Dockers urged to focus on the present

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says they need a shift in mindset as the Dockers deal with a poor opening month in the AFL.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Giant spray not a habit as Kingsley seeks GWS response

Adam Kingsley will weigh up a debut for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman as GWS aim for a stronger display to snap a three-match losing streak against Hawthorn.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Fit-again Brown gives Demons AFL selection headache

Key tall Ben Brown is back in the selection mix for Melbourne's clash with Essendon as Simon Goodwin ponders the make-up of his most effective forward-line.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Dylan Brown wants Parramatta to play 'boring' footy

Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown says sticking to the "boring" game plan is the way forward for the Eels in 2023.

AAP · Apr 11, 2023

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan condemns racial vilification of players as Fremantle Dockers, Brisbane Lions call out abuse

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says abuse of players must stop as a further four comments are subject to online comments.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2023