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Hundreds heal with St Kilda star Nicky Winmar 30 years on from racism stand

AFL legend Nicky Winmar has been joined by hundreds at a healing ceremony at Collingwood's spiritual home 30 years after racial insults.

The New Daily · Apr 18, 2023

Afternoon Update: Coalition reshuffle promotes voice opponents; RBA hints at rate rises; and Ablett Sr sues AFL over concussion

Liberal leader Peter Dutton signals determined approach to thwart voice after parachuting Jacinta Price into shadow cabinet

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Giants confident swingman Himmelberg will re-sign

GWS restricted free agent Harry Himmelberg is expected to attract interest from other AFL clubs but coach Adam Kingsley is confident he will remain a Giant.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

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Tarryn Thomas returns to North via VFL program

Tarryn Thomas's AFL career is hanging in the balance but North Melbourne have permitted him to return to training with their VFL team.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

Watch: Ablett Snr sues AFL, Dutton’s new cabinet revealed

Watch: Australian football great Gary Ablett Sr. has launched legal action against the AFL, and two of his former clubs Hawthorne and Geelong, over

The New Daily · Apr 18, 2023

Swans won't rush Buddy despite heavy injury toll

Sydney are set to be without Lance Franklin for a second straight AFL game in Saturday night's grand final rematch with Geelong.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

Clarkson says AFL tackle crackdown changing the game

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says players could soon be stopped from pinning opponents' arms in tackles amid the AFL crackdown.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

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Gary Ablett Sr to sue AFL, Geelong and Hawthorn clubs over concussion claims

Geelong legend joins more than 60 AFL players now seeking compensation for head knock issues

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL 'for millions'

An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.

AAP · Apr 17, 2023

Gary Ablett Snr launches legal action against AFL, Hawthorn, Geelong over concussions during career

Lawyers for AFL great Gary Ablett Snr say the league and his formers clubs, Hawthorn and Geelong, failed in their duty of care to the player, who has brain damage.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

‘Struggles daily’: Gary Ablett sues AFL over brain damage

Gary Ablett Sr, one of the greatest players in AFL history, is suing the AFL and his former clubs for allegedly failing to protect him from brain damage.

The New Daily · Apr 17, 2023

Saints' Caminiti, Bombers' Merrett set for AFL tribunal

The AFL tribunal could be set for a long night with St Kilda's Anthony Caminiti to face his striking charge and Essendon captain Zach Merrett to fight his ban.

AAP · Apr 17, 2023

Nicky Winmar healing the wounds of 1993

St Kilda legend Nicky Winmar will take part in a healing ceremony 30 years after a 1993 incident at Victoria Park where he proudly pointed to his black skin.

AAP · Apr 17, 2023

Regional South Australian towns vie to host an AFL Gather Round match

AFL's Gather Round has secured three years of funding to return to South Australia with at least one game guaranteed to be outside Adelaide, exciting regional towns that hope to host a match.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

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AAP · Apr 17, 2023

Saints' Caminiti facing ban for off-the-ball hit

St Kilda forward Anthony Caminiti faces scrutiny over a high hit that left Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy concussed in Sunday's clash at Adelaide Oval.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023

Young stars light up Adelaide as Gather Round proves a triumph for AFL

The inaugural Festival of Football gave fans a glimpse of the young gun players who will dominate the game for years to come

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

AFL Round-Up: Gather Round is here to stay, Essendon and Adelaide shake up the 2023 season

The inaugural Gather Round gets the AFL's seal of approval, and sets up the rest of the 2023 season with some significant results. We digest the week that was.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

Local venues to lobby after Gather Round success

Inner-suburban Norwood Oval and the Mt Barker ground in the Adelaide Hills were big features of Gather Round, which will stay in South Australia.

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ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

With fresh allegations of racism targeted at Indigenous players, Winmar's protest echoes to a new generation

Now, 30 years on from one of Australia's defining sporting moments, less has changed in the game of AFL than Nicky Winmar would have hoped.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

Daicos stars as Magpies end St Kilda's winning run

Nick Daicos has turned in another dominant display in Collingwood's six-point win over St Kilda in the finale of the AFL's Gather Round.

The New Daily · Apr 16, 2023

Collingwood apologises to Nicky Winmar, Gilbert McAdam for racist abuse in 1993

Thirty years after Nicky Winmar's stand against racism, Collingwood has apologised to the St Kilda champion and his teammate Gilbert McAdam.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

Essendon skipper suspended for Collingwood blockbuster

Essendon captain Zach Merrett has been offered a one-match AFL ban for rough conduct after his dangerous tackle on Melbourne's Tom Sparrow.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

AFL's Gather Round to stay in South Australia

The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep Gather Round in the state until at least 2026.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

Collingwood hold off St Kilda to close Gather Round, GWS edge Hawthorn in thriller

Collingwood avoid a late St Kilda scare to hand the Saints their first loss of 2023, while GWS get the better of Hawthorn in a thriller at Norwood Oval as Gather Round comes to a close.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

South Australia to host AFL Gather Round for three more seasons, following successful inaugural event

South Australia will host the Gather Round for three more years, the AFL confirms. Speaking on the last day of the inaugural event, the league has labelled it an "overwhelming success".

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