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Strict sport policies force non-binary footballer to choose between footy dreams and gender identity

At 19, Zee Schorsch should be just starting on their journey as a footballer, but current AFL policies mean they have to choose between identity and passion.

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Geelong wins AFL premiership after thrashing Sydney Swans by 81 points in grand final at MCG

Geelong produces one of the most dominant displays in grand final history to thrash the Sydney Swans by 81 points in front of more than 100,000 spectators at the MCG.

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Hawks racism claims 'harrowing': AFL chair

AFL chairman Richard Goyder has promised a just outcome from an investigation into "harrowing" claims of historic racism at Hawthorn.

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AFL 'no place for discrimination': PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a pre-grand final breakfast to speak out against discrimination and highlight an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

AAP

AFL grand final 2022: Geelong Cats demolish Sydney Swans – as it happened

The Cats are premiers after an 81-point win – one of the biggest in a grand final in VFL/AFL history

The Guardian - AU

Footy Fans: Here’s Yr 4-Min Explainer On The Indigenous Game Marngrook How It Influenced AFL

How did AFL become the game it is today? To answer that, let's discuss the history of a First Nations' game commonly known as "Marngrook".

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Max Holmes ruled out of the 2022 AFL grand final with hamstring injury

Cats coach Chris Scott says Max Holmes was '98 per cent' ready to play in the grand final, as he confirms the replacement for the young gun.

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AFL: Bird's new view a decade after Swans' last flag

The Nelson Bay product was out in the middle for both the 2012 and 2014 deciders, but hasn't previously watched a title showdown from the MCG stands.

Newcastle Herald

AFL and Fifa must rethink concussion rules amid Paul McCrory plagiarism claims, says expert

Another generation is at risk of developing fatal brain disease, says Dr Chris Nowinski. ‘Whether you’re hitting your child in the head or letting them get tackled, their brain can’t tell the difference’

The Guardian - AU

Author of Hawthorn review says alleged mistreatment of Indigenous players ‘like a nightmare’

Phil Egan says he has not heard anything like those allegations before at a football club and there should now be an audit of all clubs

The Guardian - AU

Opals gearing up for AFL grand final

Unable to get to the MCG to cheer on her brother Mark, Sara Blicavs will round up her Opals World Cup teammates this Saturday for an AFL grand final viewing.

AAP

Injured Cat Holmes to miss AFL grand final

Young wingman Max Holmes has been ruled out of Geelong's team to take on Sydney in the AFL grand final.

AAP

Barry Crocker to Robbie Williams: AFL grand final entertainment has gone in leaps and bounds

From Barry Crocker in 1977 to global superstar Robbie Williams on Saturday, AFL grand final entertainment has gone in leaps and bounds

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Top videos: Federer warms up ahead of Laver Cup, AFL fans gear up for grand final

In this week's top videos: Roger Federer warms up before his final match as eager footy fans gear up for Saturday's grand final.

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AFL: Cardiff coach says Heeney was 'always a class above'

"He'll be much more confident in himself, knowing his role and being able to perform his role in that team."

AAP

McStay to leave Brisbane, set to join Pies

Forward Daniel McStay has told Brisbane he wants to be traded to an AFL rival, with Collingwood his likely destination.

ABC News

AFL club reviews urged by WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister after Hawthorn racism allegations

WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti says all AFL clubs should conduct internal reviews into their treatment of Indigenous players in the wake of the allegations levelled at the Hawthorn Football Club.

AAP

Red-hot Cats primed for AFL flag shot

Geelong have lost one grand final and five preliminary finals since their last AFL premiership but are in great shape ahead of Saturday's meeting with Sydney.

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The Guardian - AU

Crikey and Lachlan Murdoch’s lawyers have first day in court as judge warns of ‘hyperbole’

Murdoch’s barrister moves to strike out parts of Crikey’s defence calling it ‘embarrassing and irrelevant’. Plus: Speers moves to the capital

AAP

Cats' runners out to expose Sydney talls

Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij says the Cats will attempt to expose a possible weakness in Sydney's tall forward line in the AFL grand final.

AAP

Sydney wrap arms around axed McDonald

Logan McDonald has responded well to his brutal AFL grand final axing and will bounce back from the heartbreak, star Sydney forward Tom Papley says.

ABC News

AFL grand final parade sees Cats and Swans take to Yarra River, but not all fans get a view

The grand final parade makes its way through Melbourne, but some fans leave the event disappointed after claims not all the designated viewing locations offered a prime view.

The Guardian - AU

One town, one team: Hungry Cats create Geelong’s defining era

With loyal fans and smart leadership, Geelong have been the best team of the year, perhaps the decade. But they must win the 2022 AFL premiership on Saturday to truly cement their legacy

ABC News

Brownlow Medal winner Patrick Cripps inspires hometown pride in Northampton

"Everyone's pretty happy" in a farming community where the latest in a long line of homegrown AFL talents has picked up the highest individual honour in the game.

The Conversation

Grand design: why the AFL structure is unique – and has enabled competitive balance

Since 2017, Victoria has commemorated AFL Grand Final Friday as a public holiday, with a parade of the two competing teams through a festive Melbourne (apart from interruptions in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19).

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