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Swans fail to downgrade Parker's six-game suspension

Sydney veteran Luke Parker has failed in his bid to downgrade a six-game VFL suspension to four, with the appeal board dismissing the case.

AAP · May 27, 2024

Hawthorn racism claim reaches another stalemate

The Hawthorn racism saga could be headed for the Federal Court after the Human Rights Commission terminated a claim by First Nations former players.

AAP · May 27, 2024

Stand-in Aleer's AFL heroics no surprise to teammates

GWS skipper Toby Greene kicked the go-ahead goal against Geelong but it was stand-in defender Leek Aleer who really made his mark in the final minutes.

AAP · May 27, 2024

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Spectator racism is still rife in Australia’s major football codes – new research shows it may even be getting worse

The annual Indigenous rounds in the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The Conversation · May 26, 2024

Controversy reigns as AFL umpires turn blind eye to common sense

An umpire’s job is to apply the rules. But many of us want our officials (and those who instruct them) to have a better feel for the game’s big moments

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2024

Lions, Cats looking for a way to rediscover their mojo

Round 11 of the AFL produced some fascinating results, with Geelong losing a fourth game in a row and Brisbane slipping further off the pace with another loss.

AAP · May 26, 2024

Cats duo banned over high hits on Giants' Whitfield

Geelong's Mark Blicavs and Jhye Clark have been banned for one match each by the AFL match review officer.

AAP · May 26, 2024

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Max Gawn dominant as Demons crush Saints

Melbourne have surged back into the AFL's top four, with captain Max Gawn passing a late fitness test to be best afield in a 38-point win over St Kilda.

AAP · May 26, 2024

Hawthorn continue to be Lion tamers with 25-point win

Hawthorn have notched up a fifth straight victory over Brisbane to leave the Lions' AFL season precariously placed.

AAP · May 26, 2024

Ridley, Stringer shine amid Bombers' midfield concens

Essendon lost the clearances again as they held off Richmond for a two-goal win, with Jordan Ridley, Zach Merrett and Jake Stringer their best.

AAP · May 25, 2024

Blues to seek clarity from AFL over free kicks

Carlton copped a lopsided free-kick count against the Gold Coast Suns, and Blues coach Michael Voss wants some clarity from the AFL.

AAP · May 25, 2024

Demons eye Saints solution to identity crisis

Consecutive defeats have left Melbourne searching for answers ahead of an important AFL clash with St Kilda at the MCG.

AAP · May 25, 2024

Eagles players dazzled by football 'freak' Harley Reid

Adelaide will be keeping a close check on West Coast rising star Harley Reid when the two sides lock horns at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

AAP · May 24, 2024

AFL ticks off free kick as Magpies fume after draw

Fremantle have kicked the last four goals to snatch a dramatic draw against Collingwood and the AFL has since ticked off on a controversial late free kick.

AAP · May 24, 2024

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AAP · May 24, 2024

Yze says Martin 'really engaged' before Dreamtime game

As media speculation swirls around Dustin Martin, Richmond coach Adem Yze says the star has prepared well for the Dreamtime At The 'G clash with Essendon.

AAP · May 24, 2024

Blues' AFL injury toll prompts wide-ranging review

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he is happy with the side that will go up against Gold Coast as the Blues try to arrest a form dip over the last month.

AAP · May 24, 2024

NBL, WNBL to hold HoopsFest weekend round in Perth

The men's and women's National Basketball Leagues will converge on Perth in September for a weekend-long festival mirroring similar concepts in the NRL and AFL.

AAP · May 23, 2024

Bulldogs confirm Naughton's injury not as bad as feared

The Western Bullodgs went close to an upset win over top side Sydney, despite losing key forward Aaron Naughton among three injuries.

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AAP · May 23, 2024

Top side Swans hold off injury-ravaged Bulldogs in AFL

Chad Warner has starred as Sydney broke clear in the third term at Marvel Stadium against the Western Bulldogs, who lost three players to injury.

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2024

Revealed: the extremist Maga lobbying group driving far-right Republican policies

Documents show the Conservative Partnership Institute is pushing its far-right agenda at events involving GOP members

AAP · May 23, 2024

Yeo back for Eagles, Magpies make five changes

Elliot Yeo will reunite with Harley Reid after the West Coast veteran was named to return for the AFL clash with the Crows at Adelaide Oval.

AAP · May 23, 2024

Ex-Bombers, Kangaroos captain Barry Davis dies at 80

Barry Davis, who captained North Melbourne to their first premiership after one of the biggest recruiting coups in VFL/AFL history, has died.

AAP · May 23, 2024

Don't change your ways 'Nev' Amiss, Dockers coach urges

Fremantle spearhead Jye Amiss suffered from goalkicking yips last week, but he's being backed to turn things around in their clash with Collingwood.

AAP · May 23, 2024

Out-of-form Giants still have sights on flag: Kingsley

Coach Adam Kingsley remains bullish on Greater Western Sydney's chances of defeating AFL heavyweights Geelong at home and keeping their flag campaign on track.

AAP · May 23, 2024

Coach Clarkson says Kangaroos edging towards AFL win

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says being able to match the high-flying Bombers for half a game has lifted morale at the club.

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