Saints reunion tugs at Ross Lyon's heart Ross Lyon is "very close" to formally rejoining St Kilda as senior coach, 11 years after his shock departure from the AFL club. AAP · Oct 20, 2022
AFL releases terms of reference for investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and families AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and their families must give "due process and natural justice to those who have made claims and those against whom allegations have been made". ABC News · Oct 20, 2022
AFL releases Hawthorn racism inquiry terms The AFL has given a projected December finish for the investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn, with mediation included if needed. AAP · Oct 20, 2022
In sport, it's all about the money — but accepting it is not always so easy In the messy world of sport sponsorships, players are often stuck between their personal beliefs and the greater good of their code. It takes a courageous athlete to bite the hand that feeds, writes David Mark. ABC News · Oct 19, 2022
St Kilda move closer to Lyon AFL reunion St Kilda are moving closer to bringing Ross Lyon back as coach, 11 years after he dramatically walked out on the AFL club for Fremantle. AAP · Oct 19, 2022
Tim Winton urges Fremantle Dockers to drop Woodside Energy sponsorship Group of fans including former WA premier Carmen Lawrence say having fossil fuel company as major sponsor is ‘no longer appropriate’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2022
Former minister courts AFL controversy Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan has suggested AFL coaches Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagan and former Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn have been treated unfairly. AAP · Oct 18, 2022
Saints meet with Lyon in AFL coach hunt St Kilda president Andrew Bassat and CEO Simon Lethlean have stepped up their search for a new AFL coach, meeting with Ross Lyon. AAP · Oct 17, 2022
Ex-Hawk Anderson axed by Kangaroos Jed Anderson, Atu Bosenavulagi, Kayne Turner and Josh Walker have all been cut from North Melbourne's primary AFL list ahead of the national draft. AAP · Oct 17, 2022
Dogs cut 'heart and soul' veteran Wallis Mitch Wallis' AFL career could be over after the father-son recruit was axed by the Western Bulldogs after 162 games over 12 seasons with the club. AAP · Oct 16, 2022
Hawks coach defends his AFL rebuild Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says trading out established stars Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara is part of his strategic long-term plan for his AFL club. AAP · Oct 14, 2022
Roos suffering AFL racism damage: Hood North Melbourne president Sonja Hood says her club is suffering damage from the AFL racism row involving new coach Alastair Clarkson. AAP · Oct 14, 2022
Brett Ratten sacked by St Kilda as AFL club enters coaching market once again St Kilda is in the market for a new coach once again after Brett Ratten is let go after just three full seasons in charge of the AFL club. ABC News · Oct 14, 2022
Jaeger O'Meara targeting AFL finals, flags with Fremantle after tearful Hawthorn farewell A "crazy" week saw Jaeger O'Meara agree to leave Hawthorn and join Fremantle in one of the surprises of the AFL trade period. Now he's excited about helping the Dockers challenge for a premiership. ABC News · Oct 13, 2022
AAP · Oct 13, 2022 Mitchell chat behind O'Meara AFL trade Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell told Jaeger O'Meara both parties could benefit if the midfielder took up the opportunity for an AFL trade move to Fremantle.
AAP · Oct 13, 2022 AFL trade trauma over for Lions' Dunkley There were nerves and frustration for Josh Dunkley before his move from the Western Bulldogs to Brisbane was confirmed minutes before the AFL trade deadline.
AAP · Oct 13, 2022 AFLW pride round to spark conversations AFLW's third pride round is geared towards shining a light on the 'allies' who are looking to support the LGBTQI+ community.
ABC News · Oct 12, 2022 AFL trade period of 2022 the biggest in decades In stark contrast to last year's fizzer, this off-season lived up to the hype with major trades that could change the complexion of the AFL in the short and long term.
AAP · Oct 12, 2022 Big AFL names gone at rebuilding Hawks Jaeger O'Meara and Tom Mitchell were prominent departures from Hawthorn at end of the AFL trade period, highlighting the club's determination to rebuild.
AAP · Oct 12, 2022 Premiership Cats get their AFL trade cream Premiers Geelong are winners out of the AFL trade period, capping their deals by recruiting Jack Henry's brother Ollie from Collingwood.
AAP · Oct 12, 2022 Bulldogs big players in AFL trade finish The Western Bulldogs have been heavily involved on AFL trade deadline day, gaining Rory Lobb while trading out Josh Dunkley, Lachie Hunter and Josh Schache.
ABC News · Oct 12, 2022 AFL trade period live updates: Josh Dunkley, Ollie Henry, Jaeger O'Meara all secure moves in frantic final minutes of trade period Deals for Josh Dunkley, Ollie Henry, Jaeger O'Meara and others are left to the wire, but are completed with just minutes of the AFL trade period to spare. Get the lowdown on all the late deals.
AAP · Oct 12, 2022 Horne-Francis 'never settled at North' No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis might have stayed at North Melbourne had coach Alastair Clarkson's future been more certain, the player's manager says.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022 NFL keeping watch on return of HBCUs to national prominence An uptick in national prominence for programs at historically Black colleges and universities has caught the eyes of NFL evaluators
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2022 Prestigious medical journal retracts nine more articles authored by concussion expert Paul McCrory British Journal of Sports Medicine says investigation ‘revealed a pattern of publication misconduct’ by McCrory, has concerns over 38 other articles