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Collingwood, Melbourne and St Kilda are the AFL's top trio — and if they all finish top four it will be the first time since 1939

For the Magpies, the Demons and the Saints, it's been a strong start to the AFL season, and at this early stage we are on track for something not seen in VFL/AFL history since the start of World War II, writes Andrew McGarry.

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A roof on Hobart's proposed new stadium is locked in. But what does it mean for cricket?

While the design for Hobart's Macquarie Point stadium is a way off, AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has made it clear it will have a roof and, it may well be see-through. But what will it mean for cricket and concerts?

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AFL’s northern child has struggled but now Gold Coast Suns look to the future

Outside footy’s heartland, the Suns have had to be innovative with their indoctrination – Tasmania can learn from their history

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AFL personality Eddie McGuire criticised by NT Sports Minister Kate Worden over podcast comment

The high-profile Melbourne commentator is invited to travel to the NT before making future comments about its social problems.

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The search for a name for Tasmania's new AFL team begins, with Devils early favourite

The Devils? How about the Tasmania Apples? Or maybe the Penguins? The search has begun for a name for Tassie's new AFL team — and one early favourite may require some wheeling and dealing to secure.

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Former football player Austin Robertson Jnr believes he has CTE, will donate brain to science

Austin Robertson Jnr, who was concussed five times during his Aussie Rules career, believes he has developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy from repeated head trauma.

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Job creation isn't always a good thing. Hobart's new stadium can only make Tasmania's housing crisis worse

The Albanese government’s announcement it will provide $240 million for a new stadium in Hobart has not had the favourable reception it might have hoped.

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Tasmania granted 19th AFL team licence with 2028 slated for men’s start date

Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league’s 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan

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Tasmania granted AFL team after lengthy fight

Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league's 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan.

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AFL warned Tassie devil logo could expose it to costly trademark clash with Warner Bros

AFL needs to be ‘vigilant’ to distance Tasmanian team logo from the Warner Bros cartoon character, lawyers warn

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Tasmanian AFL team now a reality after deal signed with league boss Gillon McLachlan

The AFL's 19th team licence is officially awarded to Tasmania, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff saying "generations" of Tasmanians have been waiting for this moment. Follow live.

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The AFL needs real cultural change. Can the new chief deliver it?

A long, competitive recruitment process to name a new Australian Football League chief executive has concluded with the appointment of an AFL insider.

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Club presidents tick off Tasmanian AFL licence

All 18 AFL club presidents have backed Tasmania's bid for the competition's 19th licence, meaning the state will have its own team.

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AFL presidents approve Tasmania for 19th team licence after decades of campaigning

The AFL club presidents have voted unanimously to grant Tasmania the game's 19th licence, fulfilling decades of dreams for a team from the island state.

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Afternoon Update: MasterChef judge’s death shocks industry; new AFL boss; and Mark Latham could be sued

The sudden passing away of the 46-year-old reality TV star, leaves production company and Network 10 ‘saddened at the sudden loss’

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Safety first as Andrew Dillon from the office next door wins AFL’s global CEO search

By picking the company man backed by the outgoing Gillon McLachlan the league knows exactly what it’s getting

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Devils in the detail: an economist argues the case for a Tasmanian AFL team – and new stadium

The Australian Football League’s announcement of a Tasmanian football club – likely to be called the Tassie Devils – is now a formality, after the federal goverment’s pledge of A$240 million to a new stadium and precinct in Hobart.

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Buses, ferries key to fixing Hobart AFL stadium transport dilemma, Liberals say

The Tasmanian government is planning for an expanded bus and ferry network to transport people to and from the proposed 23,000-seat stadium in Hobart's Macquarie Point and has firmly ruled out light rail — sparking calls of "broken promises" by Labor.

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Who is Andrew Dillon, the new AFL chief executive set to take over from Gillon McLachlan?

After a year-long search, the AFL has named its new chief executive. So, who is Andrew Dillon and what has he done in his 20-plus years with the league?

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AFL appoint Andrew Dillon as next chief executive

Andrew Dillon will be the AFL's next chief executive, replacing Gillon McLachan at the end of the season in October.

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Andrew Dillon appointed AFL chief executive to replace Gillon McLachlan

Andrew Dillon will replace Gillon McLachlan in the AFL’s top job at the end of the current season

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Andrew Dillon named AFL chief executive almost a year after Gillon McLachlan's resignation

The AFL has named Andrew Dillon its next chief executive, taking over from Gillon McLachlan, who announced his upcoming resignation almost a year ago.

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AFL Round-Up: Collingwood come from the clouds again, Jason Horne-Francis emboldens Port Adelaide, Toby Greene inspires GWS

Collingwood come from the clouds yet again, Jason Horne-Francis inspires a resurgent Port Adelaide and Toby Greene breaks Sydney's hearts. We digest the week that was.

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McEvoy trio not enough to help Colbinabbin over the line in special one-off AFL match

The McEvoy name is synonymous with Colbinabbin. But a return by ex-Hawthorn premier player and captain Ben "Big Boy" McEvoy alongside his brothers wasn't enough to get a win in a special one-off AFL match.

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Collingwood snatches thrilling one-point AFL win over Adelaide as Geelong, Gold Coast celebrate victories

After trailing Adelaide for almost the entire match, Collingwood kicks a behind with less than a minute on the clock to claim yet another dramatic come-from-behind win and top spot on the ladder. Earlier, Geelong and Gold Coast both triumphed.

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