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AFL says players’ health paramount after Liam Picken legal action over concussion

Sporting body and Western Bulldogs say they are yet to be notified of premiership player’s claims he flagged his health concerns with them

The Guardian - AU

Ex-AFL star Liam Picken launches concussion legal action against Western Bulldogs

Laim Picken is sueing Wester Bulldogs, claiming his former club and doctors over allowed him to play while suffering concussion symptoms

The New Daily

AFL captains' snub to put fire in Bomber bellies

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper expects the Bombers to be driven to prove people wrong after none of the other 17 AFL club captains tipped them to make finals.

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Former AFL player Liam Picken sues over concussions

Ex-Western Bulldogs player Liam Picken has launched legal action against the club, the AFL and doctors over being sent out to play with cognitive impairments.

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Forward-thinking Gawn out to change perceptions

Not content with being regarded as the AFL's most dominant ruckman, Melbourne captain Max Gawn hopes to prove himself as a genuine key forward in 2023.

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Kangaroo Thomas 'in a better place' ahead of VFL return

Troubled North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas has spoken candidly to teammates ahead of his upcoming return to football amid an ongoing court matter.

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Kingsley tips GWS captaincy to bring out best in Greene

GWS have long valued Toby Greene's leadership despite the explosive forward's turbulent on-field history and frequent run-ins with the AFL match review officer.

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Scott asked whether he should stay at Cats after 2021

Two-time Geelong premiership coach Chris Scott says it would not have taken much to nudge him out after their 2021 preliminary final loss.

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Annual million-dollar prize for AFL's champion club

The AFL will crown a 'champion club' across the men's and women's competitions from this year, with the winner receiving $1 million and the McClelland Trophy.

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From AFL to rugby sevens, Warbrick finds league home

Ahead of a round-two clash with Canterbury, Melbourne winger Will Warbrick says he's best suited to playing rugby league after stints in AFL and rugby sevens.

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New dawn as AFL returns to normality in 2023 after three years of chaos

The upcoming season has prompted a sense of energy and optimism among the 18 club captains

The Guardian - AU

Experienced Cats know what lies ahead in flag defence

New Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says after so many years of falling short, the reigning premiers know how hard it will be to go back-to-back.

AAP

Skipper Merrett not fazed by Bombers legend's criticism

New Essendon captain Zach Merrett respects the opinion of club great Matthew Lloyd, who has demanded the Bombers toughen up for the new AFL season.

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AFL captains agree on Brisbane Lions as the only lock-in for finals, but Geelong Cats are the most likely to make grand final

The 18 AFL captains have their say on the 2023 season and they only agree on one side as a lock-in to make finals, but it's not the team that's most-favoured to make the grand final in September.

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Chargers’ all-time Mount Rushmore: 4 best players in franchise history

Here are the four best players in Chargers franchise history.

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Geelong favoured by captains to again make grand final

A survey of AFL captains shows most believe premiers Geelong will reach another grand final and Melbourne's Clayton Oliver is their Brownlow Medal favourite.

AAP

Atkins, Cats hungry as ever for AFL flag defence

Geelong midfielder Tom Atkins has been buoyed by the Cats' preparation for the new AFL season, declaring the reigning premiers hungry for more success.

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Human error to blame for St Kilda's audio blunder

Game day audio from St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and his assistants was accidentally uploaded to a place where rival AFL clubs could access it.

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North's McKay injured, will miss start of AFL season

North Melbourne's key backman Ben McKay will miss the opening rounds of the AFL season because of a foot injury.

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Buckley: Ginnivan's AFL feats will speak for themselves

Collingwood great Nathan Buckley says the proof will be in the pudding when Jack Ginnivan returns from suspension in round three.

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Content Casboult relishing King pairing at Suns

Key forward Levi Casboult stepped up at his new AFL club last season and now wants to reap the rewards alongside the fit-again Ben King on the Gold Coast.

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Port content with need for speed: coach Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is content with a need for speed as his club eyes a return to the AFL finals.

Newcastle Herald

How $15 million from the state government could bring top-class cricket back to Newcastle

"We think Newcastle deserves more world-class sport and we'd like to be part of that."

AAP

Cotchin, De Goey clear to play in AFL's opening round

The AFL match review officer found Richmond's Trent Cotchin and Collingwood's Jordan De Goey both guilty of offences, but the pair have avoided suspension.

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Ryder puts controversy aside in return to Essendon

Paddy Ryder left Essendon at the end of 2014 seeking a fresh start following the Bombers' supplements scandal, but he is now back at the AFL club.

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