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AFL appeals board under fire for homophobia findings

Lance Collard's lengthy suspension for a homophobic slur was reduced on appeal, but the AFL has smashed the appeals board over the decision and its reasoning.

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Collard's 'crippling' homophobic slur ban reduced

The AFL appeal board has slashed St Kilda forward Lance Collard's suspension for using a homophobic slur in a VFL match.

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Adelaide captain named for return after family tragedy

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has been named in the Crows' extended squad, a week after missing a game due to the sudden death of his older brother.

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'Nothing to lose' for Tigers as spearhead makes return

Faced with a big test on the big stage, Richmond coach Adem Yze will find some reprieve from an injury crisis for their Anzac Day clash against Melbourne.

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Magpies make Anzac Day call on skipper, Hill return

Collingwood are taking a conservative approach with hamstrung captain Darcy Moore, while a premiership hero will feature in the VFL.

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Sports need better game-day mental health protocols to protect athletes – here’s how

Last Thursday night at the MCG, fans witnessed a gripping game of AFL football between Carlton and Collingwood.

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Carlton formally report to AFL over Hollands incident

Carlton have formally reported back to the AFL after investigating how Elijah Hollands' public mental health episode was allowed to take place at the MCG.

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Tears shed as troubled Sun named for Gold Coast debut

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan endured a year from hell in 2025, but things are looking bright for him this season as he prepares to make his Gold Coast debut.

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St Kilda to build on existing AFL mental health game

St Kilda have further plans to build the game in honour of club legend Danny Frawley into the AFL's premier marquee match in support of mental health.

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From the Pocket: Ross Lyon gives an unvarnished view of AFL reality but too often punches down

The St Kilda coach wields unprecedented power in the modern game while his team remain marooned in the middle

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Milestone looms as GWS star weighs up one-club career

Set to become the new club all-time games record holder, GWS captain Toby Greene has reflected on potentially ending his career as a one-club player.

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Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return

St Kilda are hoping Max King will make his long-awaited return to the AFL, while Fremantle and Carlton have been dealt with injuries in their ruck stocks.

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Suns defender free to play after AFL tribunal success

Gold Coast have had a win at the tribunal, but GWS were not so successful in challenging a one-game ban for young gun Joe Fonti.

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Barking dogs and a real estate agent: how a farcical AFL tribunal could prompt change

From start to finish, the high farce of the umpire abuse case against Zak Butters may force the league to confront two serious problems

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Injury-hit Bulldogs won't take chances with sore stars

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is among the sore stars fighting to be cleared to face Sydney in a crunch clash to open round seven.

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AFL apologises after Butters charge thrown out

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has been cleared of umpire abuse after the AFL appeals board overturned the tribunal's verdict based on an error of law.

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'Easy to get sapped': Tigers aim to rally on Anzac Eve

Richmond veteran Nick Vlastuin would normally blame the Tigers' forwards for their terrible inaccuracy against North Melbourne - but he was a key offender.

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Re-signed Sun embraces grind as Hawks test awaits

Re-signed Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller, after kicking two vital goals in a tense win against Essendon, has urged his restocked side to embrace the grind.

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Eagles defender Edwards progressing in concussion fight

Harry Edwards is making steady progress in his bid to recover from concussion, but his return to football is likely to be through the WAFL.

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Butters' bid to clear name comes to a head in appeal

Port Adelaide midfield gun Zak Butters is set to front the AFL appeal board on Monday after being found guilty of verbally abusing an umpire.

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Demons, Lions defenders under concussion clouds

Melbourne will investigate whether Harrison Petty suffered a delayed onset concussion against Brisbane while Lion Noah Answerth was concussed again.

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Hi-five for Amiss as Dockers crush Eagles in derby

Jye Amiss has taken a club-record nine marks inside 50m as Fremantle soared to their fifth win on the trot with a 56-point thrashing of West Coast.

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Key Hawks banned for costly gut punches

Hawthorn is set to be without James Sicily and Dylan Moore against Gold Coast after the pair were suspended for gut punches on Port Adelaide's Logan Evans.

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Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders

The final two contenders to build a landmark $1 billion stadium have been revealed, including one involving a subsidiary of a Chinese government-owned firm.

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Concerned Carlton dig deeper into Hollands' MCG episode

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright says they are going through all the circumstances leading up to Elijah Hollands' MCG mental health episode.

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