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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.

AAP · Mar 10, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 10, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

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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.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

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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 · Mar 9, 2023

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 · Mar 9, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

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.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

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

Here are the four best players in Chargers franchise history.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 9, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 8, 2023

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AAP · Mar 8, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 8, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 7, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 7, 2023

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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AAP · Mar 7, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 6, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 6, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 6, 2023

Crow Thilthorpe's uphill battle for berth in AFL opener

He's the No.2 pick from the 2020 AFL national draft, but Riley Thilthorpe may not be needed for Adelaide's round-one clash with GWS.

AAP · Mar 6, 2023

Gold Coast hold no AFL fears, says fit-again Miller

Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller welcomes expectations of making the AFL finals for the first time while declaring himself over a hamstring injury.

AAP · Mar 6, 2023

Young ready to answer Dockers' AFL leadership call

Fremantle leadership group member Hayden Young has overcome the initial doubts he had about whether he could step into the role so early in his AFL career.

The Conversation · Mar 5, 2023

How the push to end tobacco advertising in the 1970s could be used to curb gambling ads today

If you think you are seeing a lot more gambling ads on television and online platforms, you are not imagining it. They are so common that high-profile AFL players have refused to participate in sponsored gambling.

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