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'Strategic intervention' against Murdoch by minister in chase for AFL rights, but there's one thing missing

The government has issued a stern warning to the AFL and those pursuing the rights to broadcast matches, but the next TV deal is only the start of a tense era in Australian sport.

ABC News

Shane Tuck's sister says brain disease, not mental ill-health, was the cause of her brother's death

Several past AFL players have been diagnosed with the deadly brain injury CTE, including Richmond footballer Shane Tuck. His family is now committed to raising awareness and helping other families affected by the disease.

ABC News

You can’t be what you can’t see – and that includes women in AFL leadership roles

The likes of North Melbourne president Sonja Hood have proved the adage rings true beyond the field and the coaches box

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Len Dawson’s Life Featured a Super Bowl Championship and a TV Career

Born the seventh son of a seventh son, the former Chiefs quarterback revived his career under coach Hank Stram and then endeared himself to fans on ‘Inside the NFL.’

Sports Illustrated

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Death of Chiefs Legend Len Dawson

The franchise quarterback paid homage to one of his great predecessors in Kansas City.

Sports Illustrated

Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback and broadcaster Len Dawson dies at 87

“Len Dawson is synonymous with the Kansas City Chiefs,” owner Clark Hunt said in a statement on Wednesday. “Len embraced and came to embody Kansas City and the people that call it home.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Chiefs icon Len Dawson dies at 87

A pillar of the #Chiefs franchise has passed away at the age of 87 years old. RIP Len Dawson.

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Len Dawson, Chiefs’ Hall of Fame quarterback and Kansas City sports icon, dies at 87

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Len Dawson, the Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl championship and was with the organization for six decades as a player and broadcaster, has died, his family announced early Wednesday morning.

Tribune News Service

Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson, Super Bowl IV Champ, Dies

His family announced the news Wednesday less than two weeks after he had entered hospice care.

Sports Illustrated

Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and broadcasting legend, dies at 87

The quarterback won Super Bowl IV with the Kansas City Chiefs and had a long career in television and radio. He is one of three in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player and a broadcaster.

WEKU

Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87

Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday

The Independent UK

Vescio relishes special AFLW milestone

Carlton co-vice captain Darcy Vescio will bring up the 50-game milestone against Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.

AAP

Cats aim to overcome Pies' mental powers

Collingwood have become the Kings of the close games this season, and they will be aiming to continue their fairytale run in the AFL finals.

AAP

Federal government calls on AFL to keep matches free to watch

The federal government has weighed in on the AFL’s intensifying broadcast negotiations, asking the governing body to keep games available to watch on free-to-air TV

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Community football clashes with AFL over time of Geelong vs Collingwood finals opener

Finals in some Victorian leagues have not gone ahead for three years, but members are worried their local openers will be cannibalised by the AFL.

AAP

Dockers tip 'cherry ripe' Fyfe for finals

Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe looms as an important player in next week's elimination final against the Bulldogs despite his lack of form and match fitness.

AAP

Bombers CEO Campbell resigns

Essendon's turbulent week has claimed another big name with chief executive Xavier Campbell resigning three days after the AFL club sacked coach Ben Rutten.

AAP

AFLW players excited for 18-team era

The AFLW season will kick-off on Thursday just 138 days after the last grand final, with the addition of four new teams to make the competition whole at 18.

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The Guardian - AU

Essendon turmoil continues with departure of CEO Xavier Campbell

Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell has resigned after nearly nine years in the position as the AFL club’s state of flux continues

ABC News

Women's football is expected to soar in Australia after the 2023 World Cup — but a lack of funding has clubs worried

After decades of disproportionately low government assistance compared to other codes like rugby league, rugby union and AFL, many football clubs are still lacking the basic facilities to accommodate female participants.

The Guardian - AU

New-look AFLW presents opportunity in season seven but jury is out on changes

Amid broader growth of the women’s game, the new campaign kicks off in winter and with a full compliment of teams

AAP

Lions' Rayner fails to overturn AFL ban

Brisbane star Cam Rayner's one-game ban for rough conduct has been upheld and he will miss the Lions' AFL elimination final against Richmond.

AAP

Dees finding ruthlessness in AFL

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the reigning premiers are finding the ruthlessness they need ahead of attempting to defend their title back in Victoria.

AAP

Zorko AFL sledge a line in the sand: Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says personal sledges like Dayne Zorko's towards Harrison Petty don't belong in the AFL, but is proud of how the Demons handled it.

AAP

Kangaroos hand Cunnington two-year deal

Inspirational cancer survivor Ben Cunnington will be at North Melbourne until at least the end of 2024 after being handed a two-year contract extension.

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