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AFL apologises to players in concussion study after review finds it produced no published research

Multimillion-dollar study led by Dr Paul McCrory led to ‘confusion’ among player participants over tests and procedures, review says

The Guardian - AU

Players ‘let down’ in AFL concussion study

The AFL has apologised to past players who were "let down" by its under-funded and under-resourced concussion research project.

The New Daily

Harvey to reunite with Lyon at Saints

Two-time Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey will return to St Kilda as an assistant coach, reuniting with head mentor Ross Lyon.

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Players 'let down' in AFL concussion study

Former players who participated in the AFL's concussion research project have received an apology from the league after an independent review into the study.

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Zach Tuohy commits to Geelong for another season as he eyes Jim Stynes record

He is currently enjoying his first visit home since before the pandemic and has been afforded a hero’s welcome in Portlaoise following his Premiership success.

Irish Mirror

Bombers say football program lacked unity

Essendon have released more details of the review into the troubled AFL club, acknowledging the players lack fitness and the football department lacks unity.

AAP

Veteran trio re-sign for Geelong in AFL

Geelong's veteran trio of Tom Hawkins, Isaac Smith and Zach Tuohy have signed fresh one-year deals to extend their decorated AFL careers next season.

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AFL Indigenous great Edwards joins Crows

Shane Edwards is joining Adelaide as an Indigenous player development manager after ending his decorated AFL playing career at Richmond.

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'Emotional' Ross Lyon back at St Kilda

Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.

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Saints set to confirm Ross Lyon's return

Ross Lyon is expected to sign a three-year deal with St Kilda to return as senior coach, with confirmation imminent from the AFL club.

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Hard work key for Saints' King under Lyon

Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw credits Ross Lyon for helping him become an elite AFL player, and he hopes the veteran coach is appointed at St Kilda.

AAP

Morning mail: Liz Truss resigns, Thorpe’s undisclosed relationship, boost to Pacific aid

Friday: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are among the runners to replace Liz Truss, who will become her country’s shortest-lasting leader. Plus: why we love cheating scandals

The Guardian - AU

Hawthorn review could go ahead without First Nations families' participation, lawyer says

The lawyer representing a First Nations family who allege mistreatment by Hawthorn, says their "traumatised" clients may not participate in the AFL's independent investigation.

ABC News

Saints reunion tugs at Ross Lyon's heart

Ross Lyon is "very close" to formally rejoining St Kilda as senior coach, 11 years after his shock departure from the AFL club.

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AFL releases terms of reference for investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and families

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and their families must give "due process and natural justice to those who have made claims and those against whom allegations have been made".

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AFL releases Hawthorn racism inquiry terms

The AFL has given a projected December finish for the investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn, with mediation included if needed.

ABC News

In sport, it's all about the money — but accepting it is not always so easy

In the messy world of sport sponsorships, players are often stuck between their personal beliefs and the greater good of their code. It takes a courageous athlete to bite the hand that feeds, writes David Mark.

AAP

St Kilda move closer to Lyon AFL reunion

St Kilda are moving closer to bringing Ross Lyon back as coach, 11 years after he dramatically walked out on the AFL club for Fremantle.

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The Guardian - AU

Tim Winton urges Fremantle Dockers to drop Woodside Energy sponsorship

Group of fans including former WA premier Carmen Lawrence say having fossil fuel company as major sponsor is ‘no longer appropriate’

AAP

Former minister courts AFL controversy

Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan has suggested AFL coaches Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagan and former Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn have been treated unfairly.

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Saints meet with Lyon in AFL coach hunt

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat and CEO Simon Lethlean have stepped up their search for a new AFL coach, meeting with Ross Lyon.

AAP

Ex-Hawk Anderson axed by Kangaroos

Jed Anderson, Atu Bosenavulagi, Kayne Turner and Josh Walker have all been cut from North Melbourne's primary AFL list ahead of the national draft.

AAP

Dogs cut 'heart and soul' veteran Wallis

Mitch Wallis' AFL career could be over after the father-son recruit was axed by the Western Bulldogs after 162 games over 12 seasons with the club.

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Hawks coach defends his AFL rebuild

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says trading out established stars Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara is part of his strategic long-term plan for his AFL club.

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Roos suffering AFL racism damage: Hood

North Melbourne president Sonja Hood says her club is suffering damage from the AFL racism row involving new coach Alastair Clarkson.

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