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Demon Smith and new Blue Hollands in drugs drama

Melbourne's Joel Smith tested positive to cocaine after the round 23 win over Hawthorn, and now Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands is facing his own drug drama.

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AFL suspends Joel Smith after Melbourne player tests positive for cocaine

Melbourne AFL player Joel Smith has been provisionally suspended after returning a positive doping test conducted after a game in August

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Kangaroos, Demons still after Eagles' No.1 draft pick

West Coast hold the No.1 draft pick and first dibs on teen sensation Harley Reid but will continue fielding trade offers from rival clubs.

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Pokies venues owned by AFL clubs claim renovations and pay tv subscriptions as ‘community benefit’

Venues owned by four clubs legally claimed a total of $8.6m in operating costs under Victorian scheme

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Bombers quietly bullish after bumper AFL trade period

Essendon landed Ben McKay, Todd Goldstein, Jade Gresham and Xavier Duursma in the trade and free agency period and are confident they can improve next season.

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Swans right in premiership race after busy trade period

Sydney are rarely active in the AFL trade period but bucked that trend this year to bring in experience as they chase a premiership.

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Collingwood reject theory Ginnivan was forced out

Jack Ginnivan's AFL trade to Hawthorn was instigated by the player himself, Collingwood football boss Graham Wright says.

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Power land big targets on busy AFL trade deadline day

Four players joined Port Adelaide on the final day of the AFL trade period, while premiership Magpie Jack Ginnivan was the centrepiece of Hawthorn's dealings.

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Eddie Jones promises a bright Wallabies future but for some the scars of 2023 may never heal

The embattled coach is not abandoning a sinking ship but after the World Cup debacle dark and uncharted waters lie ahead

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Prespakis overturns AFLW ban but Allen cops three weeks

Adelaide defender Najwa Allen has been handed a three-match ban at the AFLW Tribunal, but Madison Prespakis escaped suspension.

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Eddie Jones: I want to stay on as Wallabies coach

Eddie Jones has again denied reports of a return to Japan, saying he fully intends to stay on as Wallabies coach until the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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Dockers duo Schultz, Henry secure AFL trades

Fremantle have improved their AFL draft hands for this year and next in exchange for losing Lachie Schultz to Collingwood and Liam Henry to St Kilda.

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20 deals could be completed before AFL trade deadline

AFL clubs are gearing up for the final three days of the AFL trade period with Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Essendon expected to be busy dealing.

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NBL back tribunal as Bullets lament Baynes hearing

The Brisbane Bullets are displeased with the NBL's tribunal system after Aron Baynes received a five-match ban, but the league will not consider any revisions.

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Gunston seeks Hawthorn return, Saint lands at Dons

Jack Gunston could be on the way out of Brisbane after just one season, exploring a return to Hawthorn for the twilight of his AFL career.

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Arnold asks if Albanese has lost his Socceroos' scarf

On the eve of the Socceroos' clash with England, coach Graham Arnold has slammed scarf-wearing politicians who he believes aren't backing the sport properly.

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Former North captain Ziebell joins Yze's Tigers panel

Jack Ziebell and Jordan Russell have left North Melbourne to take up coaching roles at rival AFL clubs.

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Melbourne's Oliver recovering after taken to hospital

Melbourne's star midfielder Clayton Oliver has been released from hospital after an undisclosed "medical episode", his AFL club says.

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Don’t cheer the scale: Doctors and dieticians untangling body size from health

Healthcare professionals, from advanced sports dieticians to general practitioners, are increasingly trading a focus on weight for other, more robust health measures

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Swans land AFL targets as Grundy, Adams reunited

The AFL trades are continuing with former Collingwood teammates Brodie Grundy and Taylor Adams joining Sydney in separate deals.

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North set to chase No.1 pick after McKay joins Bombers

Hawthorn and North Melbourne head the list of clubs eyeing moves up the draft order as West Coast weigh up whether to trade the No.1 pick.

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Lions' relocation up in air as AFL boss lands in Qld

Where the Brisbane Lions play for four seasons from 2026 while the Gabba is redeveloped remains a mystery as new AFL boss Andrew Dillon pushes for a resolution.

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Bombers firm on ruck plan as Goldstein arrives

Essendon are adamant Todd Goldstein's AFL move from North Melbourne will be an asset, while Xavier Duursma has requested a trade to the Bombers.

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Dees haven't underperformed in AFL exits: list boss

Steven May raised eyebrows when he declared Melbourne are a better side than AFL premiers Collingwood, leading to suggestions the Demons have underperformed.

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Sydney aiming high as Taylor Adams requests AFL move

Collingwood's Taylor Adams has made his AFL trade request official in a move that could see him link up with former teammate Brodie Grundy at Sydney.

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