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SA Football capitalises on World Cup momentum to encourage regional kids to take up soccer

Country kids will now be on SA Football's radar with a new role for the Limestone Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Riverland aimed at encouraging more children to try the world game.

ABC News

Scott won't entertain Bombers finals talk

Essendon coach Brad Scott won't be distracted by early AFL finals expectations as he looks to bed down a new game plan with his developing playing group.

AAP

Ex-captain Vandenberg quits Hawthorn board

The appointment of Andy Gowers as Hawthorn's new president has led to Richie Vandenberg quitting his role as the AFL club's football director.

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Jeff Kennett departs Hawthorn with fractured AFL club in need of healing

Kennett’s achievements as president were not insignificant but the task facing his successor Andy Gowers is enormous

The Guardian - AU

About the Restaurant Revitalization Fund's Minority Preferences…

In a very unsympathetic portrait of America First Legal, founded by former Trump administration official Stephen Miller, the Washington Post notes the following: Three weeks after AFL challenged the aid to minority farmers, it turned to an even larger federal program: the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which gave women, minorities and…

Reason

Gowers wins Hawthorn AFL presidency

Andy Gowers' push for change at Hawthorn has delivered him the AFL club's presidency ahead of Jeff Kennett's anointed successor Peter Nankivell.

AAP

Socceroos and Matildas stars, fan groups criticise A-Leagues grand final hosting debacle

Players, fans, and media have overwhelmingly criticised the decision to centralise the A-Leagues' grand finals, which separated it from rival codes like the AFL and NRL.

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Gold Coast's Matt Rowell inks new AFL deal

Former No.1 draft pick Matt Rowell has committed to Gold Coast until the end of the 2025 AFL season by signing a two-year contract extension with the club.

AAP

Scott Pendlebury steps down as Collingwood's longest-serving AFL captain ahead of 2023 season

After a club record 206 matches in charge, Scott Pendlebury hands over captaincy duties at the Magpies ahead of the 2023 AFL season.

ABC News

A-Leagues criticised by football fans for Sydney grand final location decision

The Australian Professional Leagues announced that the grand finals of their men's and women's competitions will be held in Sydney for the next three years.

ABC News

Tasmania cops 'crap' AFL fixtures for 2023 as wait for state's own team drags into the new year

The AFL's decision to schedule a series of eight potentially low-drawing matches for Tasmania in 2023 has been described as "crap" by a former premier, as talks over the state's own licence drag on.

ABC News

Blues, Lions given prime AFL fixture slots

Carlton will feature in at least seven Thursday and Friday night matches during the 2023 AFL season, after the league locked in the first 15 rounds.

AAP

Bone infection hospitalised Magpies' Moore

Collingwood defender Darcy Moore is recovering after being hospitalised with a bone infection and isn't expected back at AFL pre-season training until 2023.

AAP

AFL Gather Round to leave fans 'raving'

Adelaide Oval will host six games of the AFL's Gather Round next season with Adelaide and Carlton kicking off the action in a Thursday night clash.

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AFL warned it may have missed the boat on potential US imports as women's game continues to grow overseas

Only one US woman — Danielle Marshall — has cracked the AFLW, with player agents saying the talent gap is now too large for other Americans to join the ranks.

AAP

Lion Eric Hipwood signs on until 2029

Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood has signed a six-year contract extension, and has his sights set on helping his only AFL club to a premiership.

ABC News

AFL ditches white shorts for female players to combat ‘period stigma’

The uniform change — which will take effect in the AFLW next season — is designed to eliminate performance anxiety faced by players during their menstrual cycles.

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Nice: AFLW Has Officially Binned White Shorts So Players On Their Period Are More Comfortable

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AAP

White uniforms ditched for AFLW players

AFLW players will no longer need to wear white shorts after the league made the move to help ease anxiety for footballers who are menstruating.

AAP

Shiels hungry for more AFL at Kangaroos

A pitch from former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson to combine recruiting and playing at North Melbourne convinced Liam Shiels to backflip on retirement plans.

AAP

Geelong young gun De Koning re-signs

Geelong have locked away premiership fullback Sam De Koning on a two-year deal to ward off any interest from rival AFL clubs for the young gun.

AAP

Saints' King to miss start of AFL season

Ross Lyon will start his first season back at St Kilda without key forward Max King, who requires a left shoulder reconstruction following a mishap at training.

Irish Mirror

Mayo star Oisin Mullin opens up on transition from GAA to AFL as he joins Geelong Cats

The Mayo star has moved down under to begin a new career in the AFL.

AAP

Eagles' Winder under police investigation

West Coast's Isiah Winder is under investigation over an incident in Geelong at the weekend, after the AFL/AFLPA Indigenous and multicultural players summit.

AAP

Gale calls on govt to support Tas AFL team

Richmond boss Brendon Gale wants the federal government to tip in for Hobart's proposed new stadium to help ensure Tasmania is granted an AFL licence.

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