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Former Geelong player Max Rooke had '20 to 30' concussions during his career, according to AFL class action writ

Legal documents lodged with the Victorian Supreme Court outline the extent of concussions and their aftermath for Geelong dual premiership player Max Rooke, who is leading a group of more than 60 former players in a class action against the AFL.

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Cody Weightman among walking wounded at Bulldogs

The Western Bulldogs' injury list has expanded to seven after forward Cody Weightman was struck down by a groin complaint.

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AFL club joins scheme to compensate victims of abuse

Victims of child sexual abuse connected to the St Kilda Football Club can now claim compensation under the national redress scheme.

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Serong keen for Dockers to unleash The Big Cohuna

Fremantle forward Josh Treacy managed just four AFL games last season but he appears primed to make a big impact this year.

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AFL premiership with Zorko on top of Rich list

Brisbane defender Daniel Rich is entering a 15th AFL season and says the Lions' hopes have never been higher.

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Class action launched against AFL over concussions

Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over concussion damage to former players over a near 40-year period.

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Concussion class action could be $1b headache for AFL

Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over on behalf of players who suffered concussion-related injuries over almost 40 years.

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AFL concussion class action kicks off as league announces $25 million study of long-term health impacts

Former Geelong star Max Rooke will be lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against the AFL brought by players who claim to have been permanently damaged by concussions and other head knocks.

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Gil McLachlan enters final quarter with AFL facing some of its biggest ever threats

As the departing CEO’s long farewell drags on, there remain existential issues to resolve that may be beyond his control

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Blues to unveil teen debutants in AFL season opener

Carlton have confirmed top draft picks Ollie Hollands and Lachie Cowan will make their AFL debuts in their season-opener against Richmond at the MCG.

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Longmire backs Swans to put grand final behind them

Sydney coach John Longmire is confident the Swans will carry no demons from last year's grand final debacle, citing their talented group of young players.

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Fit-again Davis in line for round-one berth at Giants

Former GWS captain Phil Davis is firming for an AFL round-one berth against Adelaide after making a strong recovery from last season's hamstring tears.

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Bombers' Stringer still hamstrung, will miss opener

Essendon have ruled Jake Stringer out of their opening AFL clash with Hawthorn as he overcomes a hamstring issue.

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Wounded Saints rule out Membrey for Dockers AFL opener

St Kilda have confirmed key forward Tim Membrey is out of their round-one AFL match against Fremantle, while Nick Coffield also joins their lengthy injury list.

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Inspiring Docherty signs new two-year deal with Blues

Having overcome two rounds of chemotherapy, Sam Docherty has continued on from last year's stellar comeback by signing a two-year deal with Carlton.

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Parker says Swans have learned their hard lessons

Sydney co-captain Luke Parker is confident that the Swans have reacted the right way to last year's grand final belting from Geelong and will improve in 2023.

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Duggan tips underdog Eagles to surprise AFL rivals

No rival AFL captains have tipped West Coast to play finals this season but Eagles defender Liam Duggan reckons his side can defy the dire predictions.

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Giants' No.1 pick Cadman in hunt for early AFL debut

Aaron Cadman sits down the pecking order for a spot in the GWS forward line but has impressed coach Adam Kingsley since arriving at the AFL club.

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Hawks skipper Sicily happy to carry hard baggage

New Hawthorn captain James Sicily is well aware of his reputation for white-line fever, but the key defender says he has learned to live with it.

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Cats yet to rule Hawkins out of season opener

Geelong are yet to rule Tom Hawkins out of their AFL season opener against Collingwood but wingman Sam Menegola will miss the match after knee surgery.

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Magpies, Power strike deal over prison bar guernsey

Collingwood have relaxed their staunch opposition to Port Adelaide's 'prison bar' guernsey, allowing the Power to wear it in their AFL showdown with Adelaide.

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Power players keen to win for under-pressure Hinkley

Ken Hinkley is out of contract at the end of this AFL season and Port Adelaide players are keen to put together a competitive campaign for their coach.

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AFL won't yet commit to AFLW players' full-time dream

AFLW players are eager for full-time professionalism but AFL officials are yet to declare their desire for the women's competition to reach that point.

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Chiefs Legend Otis Taylor Dies at 80

The former wide receiver was a staple for the team in the franchise’s early years.

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