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It’s not just retiring athletes who need mental health support – young sportspeople need it, too

Retiring from professional sport can be anguishing for some athletes.

The Conversation · May 23, 2024

'Joined at the hip' Lions will stay in den: Fagan

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is confident free agent pair Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry will remain at the AFL club, with a deal to be settled shortly.

AAP · May 23, 2024

Nicks bemused at Crows links with pack of trade targets

Coach Matthew Nicks says Adelaide will be active in the trade market, but he is bemused at his club being linked with an array of potential targets.

AAP · May 23, 2024

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We’ve come a long way on gender diversity but what about class? How networks of private school privilege dominate Australian society

In 2021, the coach of the Perth-based West Coast Eagles Australian rules football team said recruits who attended public schools and came from single-parent families are too costly to manage off-field and the club might be better off concentrating on private school boys from stable families.

The Conversation · May 22, 2024

High-flying Swans 'quietly confident' on Hayward deal

Out-of-contract forward Will Hayward has attracted plenty of interest from rival AFL clubs, but Sydney are increasingly confident they will get a new deal done.

AAP · May 22, 2024

Swans to appeal length of Parker's six-game AFL/VFL ban

Sydney will appeal after Luke Parker was handed a six-game ban by the VFL Tribunal, which rules him out of an AFL return until well into July, at the earliest.

AAP · May 22, 2024

Flag favourites Sydney ready for AFL rivals' best

Sydney are the AFL's hottest side and are well aware they're now the hunted, with the Western Bulldogs eager to cause an upset in their round-11 opener.

AAP · May 22, 2024

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Essendon's Scott wants AFL tribunal review after season

Essendon coach Brad Scott, also the former boss of AFL football operations, says the tribunal system has become too punitive and needs a review.

AAP · May 22, 2024

Eagle Brockman says sorry for early-morning car crash

West Coast forward Tyler Brockman won't be available for AFL selection until June 23 after being charged by police over an alleged early-morning car crash.

AAP · May 22, 2024

Ex-AFL player Tarryn Thomas charged over phone calls

Former North Melbourne AFL footballer Tarryn Thomas has been charged over a series of allegedly harassing phone calls.

AAP · May 21, 2024

Raiders legendary center and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Otto dies at 86

Legendary Raiders center Jim Otto dies at 86

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 20, 2024

Swans' Luke Parker facing lengthy ban over heavy bump

Luke Parker's off-the-ball bump landed a VFL opponent in hospital and is set to earn the Sydney Swans star a lengthy stint on the sidelines through suspension.

AAP · May 20, 2024

Liberatore set for AFL return after concussion concerns

Tom Liberatore is on track to return to AFL action with the Western Bulldogs, having been sidelined since round eight because of concussion.

AAP · May 20, 2024

Giants look to the past in bid to end AFL losing streak

Desperate to avoid a fourth straight AFL loss, the Giants are looking for inspiration from their past selves as they prepare to hit the road to play Geelong.

AAP · May 20, 2024

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AAP · May 19, 2024

Ah Chee next Linc in chain as Lions rebuild

Callum Ah Chee has relished a return to where he feels he belongs as the injury-hit Brisbane Lions attempt to salvage their AFL season.

AAP · May 19, 2024

Eagles fans can't get enough of new toy Harley Reid

Harley Reid's star continues to grow, but West Coast coach Adam Simpson doesn't want people to put too much pressure on the 19-year-old.

AAP · May 19, 2024

Demons 'nowhere near it' in humbling loss to Eagles

Melbourne have slipped to seventh spot after suffering a 35-point loss to West Coast, and coach Simon Goodwin was scathing of his team's performance.

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2024

Essendon leave middle of the road behind as their ‘edge’ leads them to second spot

The Bombers have found their groove and backed up the hype to lead the chasing pack behind the AFL benchmark Swans

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AAP · May 19, 2024

Waterman kicks five but Reid steals the show

Jake Waterman kicked five goals but Harley Reid produced the most memorable highlights in West Coast's upset 35-point win over Melbourne.

AAP · May 18, 2024

Saints back cleared Webster after Frederick concussed

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been cleared of wrongdoing over a mid-air collision with Michael Frederick that left the Fremantle forward concussed.

AAP · May 18, 2024

Record Lions win under Fagan heaps on more Tiger misery

The Brisbane Lions have notched their second-biggest AFL win as injury-hit Richmond copped the full brunt in a 119-point Gabba blowout.

AAP · May 18, 2024

Great Scott, Magpies' marathon man leads by example

Young Collingwood teammates are encouraged to tap into Scott Pendlebury's professionalism and extraordinary durability as the Magpies great nears 400 games.

AAP · May 18, 2024

Brownlow fancy Warner charged with striking

Sydney star Chad Warner has escaped with a fine after being charged with striking Carlton's Marc Pittonet during his side's big win at the SCG.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Carlton's Voss: Injury toll no excuse for big AFL loss

Carlton coach Michael Voss is adamant a big injury list is no excuse for his side's 52-point AFL loss to Sydney at the SCG.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Heeney, Warner star as Swans crush Blues at SCG

Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner have starred with three goals apiece as Sydney crushed Carlton by 52 points at a sold-out SCG.

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