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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

The Guardian - AU

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".

ABC News

Melbourne Cup day usually sees an increase in domestic violence — and alcohol is just one of many complex reasons why

Not everyone looks forward to the Melbourne Cup. Domestic violence and emergency services ready themselves for a potential increase in calls, call-outs and admissions — and alcohol is just one reason why.

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This Melbourne Cup, alcohol and sport collide. We need to watch out for domestic violence

Not everyone looks forward to the Melbourne Cup. Domestic violence and emergency services ready themselves for a potential increase in calls, call-outs and admissions.

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The First Ep Of Love Island Australia Brought Us A Fkn ‘Yuge Curveball The Internet Is Shook

I can already smell Conor's villain arc.

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While Gina Rinehart's out, Netball Australia fills $15 million hole with Visit Victoria sponsorship

Netball Australia has managed to secure a major sponsorship deal with a tourism company backed by state government funding just over a week after Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting pulled its support. So what does this mean for the sport?

ABC News

Tigers snare AFLW double chance with draw

Richmond have drawn with North Melbourne to take fourth spot in the AFLW and set up a qualifying final against Brisbane.

AAP

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.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

‘I can’t trust anybody in this system’: AFL review into concussion study leaves players and experts disappointed

Scientists question the panel’s finding that Paul McCrory’s plagiarism did not contribute to his reputation as a world expert

The Guardian - AU

Prespakis hurt as Cats run rampant in AFLW

Geelong went within five points of the AFLW's highest score, but Georgie Prespakis was injured in their 75-point thrashing of bottom side Sydney.

AAP

Joe Chivers returns to footy after a skydiving accident left him in a wheelchair

A traumatic accident made Joe Chivers think he'd never return to sport, but he's proven himself wrong and gone from strength to strength in the sporting world.

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These AFLW club members support more than one team, and it's changing the way they view the game

Fearn Harrison is a proud member of five AFLW clubs, and she's not the only one supporting multiple teams. Many fans are finding themselves watching the women's game, thanks to a feeling of acceptance and inclusion.

The Guardian - AU

‘You do see a bit of Jackson Pollock in it’: the country pub with a striking Nicky Winmar artwork

Pat Furze shows the painting by the AFL great that has a special place in his regional pub

ABC News

For the Tiwi Islands, the future of footy is female

The Tiwi Islands is home to the most Australian Rules players per capita. Yet only two Tiwi Islander women are playing professionally. Is the AFLW ready to support First Nations women?

AAP

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.

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The Guardian - AU

Victoria police apparently breached internal guidelines regarding complaints made by Danielle Laidley

Force fails to follow own policy by not completing investigations into former AFL great’s complaints on time or notifying when finalised

ABC News

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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Dirty sponsorship in sport: new report finds fossil-fuel money won’t be missed

Sporting bodies won’t find it hard at all to move on from coal, gas and oil sponsorships. Fossil-fuel companies, however, will certainly miss sport.

ABC News

Warren Tredrea's court action against Nine News Adelaide likely to be resolved before it goes to trial

A former AFL player and Nine News Adelaide presenter will likely resolve his legal dispute with the broadcaster over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, his lawyers say.

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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.

AAP

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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