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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.

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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.

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AFL Players’ Association claims it has been kept in dark on league’s concussion review plan

The AFL has not provided a timeline or details on how it will care for injured former players despite pledging urgent action, the association claimed in a submission

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Lyon urges Caminiti to heed lesson in AFL striking ban

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes young forward Anthony Caminiti will learn a lesson in how to deal with frustration after being hit with a three-match AFL ban.

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Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff promised extra $54 million after pressure from AFL, emails show

The AFL squeezed an additional $54 million out of the Tasmanian government for a new state team, despite the premier initially arguing extra funding would "compromise sound economic governance", right to information documents reveal.

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Blues suffer Saad setback, Pittonet clear to play

Carlton speedster Adam Saad will miss at least one AFL match with a hamstring injury but teammate Marc Pittonet has been cleared to play this week.

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As legendary Ablett sues over brain damage, the calls grow to prevent concussion in sport

Australian sporting legends are taking a stand, but more awareness around brain injuries is necessary to move forward on CTE.

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Hundreds heal with St Kilda star Nicky Winmar 30 years on from racism stand

AFL legend Nicky Winmar has been joined by hundreds at a healing ceremony at Collingwood's spiritual home 30 years after racial insults.

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Afternoon Update: Coalition reshuffle promotes voice opponents; RBA hints at rate rises; and Ablett Sr sues AFL over concussion

Liberal leader Peter Dutton signals determined approach to thwart voice after parachuting Jacinta Price into shadow cabinet

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Giants confident swingman Himmelberg will re-sign

GWS restricted free agent Harry Himmelberg is expected to attract interest from other AFL clubs but coach Adam Kingsley is confident he will remain a Giant.

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Tarryn Thomas returns to North via VFL program

Tarryn Thomas's AFL career is hanging in the balance but North Melbourne have permitted him to return to training with their VFL team.

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Watch: Ablett Snr sues AFL, Dutton’s new cabinet revealed

Watch: Australian football great Gary Ablett Sr. has launched legal action against the AFL, and two of his former clubs Hawthorne and Geelong, over

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Swans won't rush Buddy despite heavy injury toll

Sydney are set to be without Lance Franklin for a second straight AFL game in Saturday night's grand final rematch with Geelong.

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Clarkson says AFL tackle crackdown changing the game

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says players could soon be stopped from pinning opponents' arms in tackles amid the AFL crackdown.

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Gary Ablett Sr to sue AFL, Geelong and Hawthorn clubs over concussion claims

Geelong legend joins more than 60 AFL players now seeking compensation for head knock issues

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Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL 'for millions'

An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.

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Gary Ablett Snr launches legal action against AFL, Hawthorn, Geelong over concussions during career

Lawyers for AFL great Gary Ablett Snr say the league and his formers clubs, Hawthorn and Geelong, failed in their duty of care to the player, who has brain damage.

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‘Struggles daily’: Gary Ablett sues AFL over brain damage

Gary Ablett Sr, one of the greatest players in AFL history, is suing the AFL and his former clubs for allegedly failing to protect him from brain damage.

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Saints' Caminiti, Bombers' Merrett set for AFL tribunal

The AFL tribunal could be set for a long night with St Kilda's Anthony Caminiti to face his striking charge and Essendon captain Zach Merrett to fight his ban.

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Nicky Winmar healing the wounds of 1993

St Kilda legend Nicky Winmar will take part in a healing ceremony 30 years after a 1993 incident at Victoria Park where he proudly pointed to his black skin.

ABC News

Regional South Australian towns vie to host an AFL Gather Round match

AFL's Gather Round has secured three years of funding to return to South Australia with at least one game guaranteed to be outside Adelaide, exciting regional towns that hope to host a match.

AAP

Saints' Caminiti facing ban for off-the-ball hit

St Kilda forward Anthony Caminiti faces scrutiny over a high hit that left Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy concussed in Sunday's clash at Adelaide Oval.

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Young stars light up Adelaide as Gather Round proves a triumph for AFL

The inaugural Festival of Football gave fans a glimpse of the young gun players who will dominate the game for years to come

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AFL Round-Up: Gather Round is here to stay, Essendon and Adelaide shake up the 2023 season

The inaugural Gather Round gets the AFL's seal of approval, and sets up the rest of the 2023 season with some significant results. We digest the week that was.

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Local venues to lobby after Gather Round success

Inner-suburban Norwood Oval and the Mt Barker ground in the Adelaide Hills were big features of Gather Round, which will stay in South Australia.

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