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Concussion dominates headlines as NRL and AFL seasons get under way

Australia’s biggest sporting bodies are threading a very fine needle with concussion and long-term brain damage

The Guardian - AU

Dustin Martin makes his mark as AFL season opens with stalemate at the MCG

A scrappy contest ended in a draw as the Tigers’ talisman showed signs of his best after a difficult 2022

The Guardian - AU

Late Lynch goal seals thrilling draw in Tigers-Blues season opener

Tom Lynch's last-gasp heroics have snatched a thrilling draw for Richmond in the AFL season opener against traditional rival Carlton.

The New Daily

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Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener

Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.

AAP

AFL 2023 season opener: Richmond and Carlton draw – as it happened

The opening match of the 2023 season at the MCG ended in a dramatic draw

The Guardian - AU

Steven May out injured as Dees take on 'Dinosaur Dogs'

A calf injury has sidelined Melbourne's star defender Steven May in a huge blow for the Demons ahead of their round-one AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.

AAP

Still no timeline for Nic Naitanui's Eagles return

Star West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is running again, but there's still no clarity about when he will return to AFL action following his Achilles injury.

AAP

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North hope Sheezel enjoys debut without extra pressure

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin says No.3 draft pick Harry Sheezel is ready to contribute to his new team on AFL debut against West Coast.

AAP

Michalanney is Crows' first father-son to play in AFL

Defender Max Michalanney is set to become Adelaide's first father-son selection to play an AFL game when he debuts against GWS.

AAP

Dockers star Walters misses out on Ross Lyon reunion

Fremantle are taking a careful approach with Michael Walters, deciding the veteran will make his comeback from an Achilles injury via the WAFL.

AAP

Why do sports keep changing their rules? We count 4 main reasons

The Australian Football League’s 2023 season is kicking off with changes afoot. Three rule changes, in fact, which may either please or infuriate commentators and fans.

The Conversation

Tom Hawkins to play as Geelong rule out Duncan, Bowes

Geelong have mixed injury news ahead of their round-one AFL blockbuster against Collingwood, with Tom Hawkins back and Mitch Duncan and Jack Bowes sidelined.

AAP

Swans ready for next AFL step, says skipper Rampe

Sydney co-captain Dane Rampe believes last year's thumping grand final loss will only make his emerging side better as they prepare to open their AFL campaign.

AAP

AFL 2023 — each team's predicted finish and their key question for the season

Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the ruler over the 18 AFL teams ahead of round one, predicting the finishing order and keys to each team's season.

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Newcastle Herald

The NRL is using its head on player welfare

NRL moving with the times with concussion policy

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Latham eyes NSW kingmaker role, new secret ministries discovery, gas shortage fear

One Nation candidate could push for lifting of nuclear ban after NSW election; FOI reveals Morrison ally was appointed to home affairs role

ABC News

AFL storylines for 2023 — can Geelong win again, the return of Lyon and Clarkson, will Gawn/Grundy work at Melbourne, and more

There are plenty of storylines as we get set for the AFL season — from whether the Cats can win it again to how the returns of Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson will go, and if the Pies can keep winning the close ones. Andrew McGarry takes a look ahead…

AAP

AFL coaches not worried about MCG surface after repairs

Safety concerns have been raised after half the MCG playing surface was replaced because of damage from two Ed Sheeran concerts this month.

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The Guardian - AU

AFL to stick with gambling ads despite more than 75% of fans supporting bans

Number of gambling ads the top concern among fans, survey finds, ahead of umpiring and rule changes

The Guardian - AU

Can Swans rebound from grand final humiliation to make AFL history?

It depends whether John Longmire’s young team can buck a dispiriting historical trend dating back almost four decades

The New Daily

NRL orders mandatory 11-day stand down after concussions

The NRL is considering ramping up its concussion protocols further with saliva and blood testing after introducing a mandatory 11-day stand down for

AAP

Calf injury grounds Eagle Yeo for Kangaroos clash

West Coast are confident Elliot Yeo's latest injury will not keep him off the park for long but he will miss the season-opening clash at North Melbourne.

AAP

St Kilda redress scheme reasoning remains secret

The reasons behind the St Kilda Football Club's participation in the national redress scheme are to remain confidential.

AAP

Fresh concussion lawsuit to be launched against AFL

A second class action is being launched against the AFL over concussion injuries, with Griffins Lawyers set to bring proceedings.

AAP

No hangovers as Suns put record on line against Swans

Under Stuart Dew, Gold Coast have won four of six games against last year's AFL finalists Sydney, who they'll meet at home in round one.

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