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'Don't read the comments': misinformed and malicious comments stifle Indigenous voices

Content warning: This article contains mentions of racial discrimination against First Nations people.

The Conversation

From Melbourne, Fremantle, Sydney and Collingwood to GWS, Essendon and West Coast — the best and worst teams at surge football

Momentum is key in modern AFL, and teams who can produce surges of consecutive goals in games can be hard to contain. Andrew McGarry takes a look at who does it best, who stops it best, and who has more work to do on both sides of the ball.

ABC News

Trans women's participation in sport has been framed as an election issue. This is what some trans athletes think

While those who believe trans women should be excluded from sport have defended their right to "free speech", little airtime has been given to examining the science behind the claims being made.

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Blues ruck Pittonet out for three months

Carlton ruckman Marc Pittonet will be out for up to three months after suffering a PCL knee injury in the Blues' AFL loss against Fremantle.

AAP

Port forwards dealing with no Dixon in AFL

Port Adelaide's Todd Marshall says his AFL club's forward line is starting to function in the absence of injured spearhead Charlie Dixon.

AAP

Martin back in main Tigers AFL group

Dustin Martin has trained with Richmond's main group for the first time since taking a break away from the AFL club and appears closer to a return.

AAP

Red-hot Swans test awaits Bailey's Lions

In-form Brisbane livewire Zac Bailey says his side will relish the chance to prove their AFL top-four credentials against Sydney on Sunday at the SCG.

AAP

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Winning Crows building belief in AFL

Adelaide defender Billy Frampton says confidence is rising at his AFL club after three wins in their past four games.

AAP

AFLW players want pre-season start clarity

The next AFLW season is set to begin in August but players have yet to be given official start dates for the campaign or pre-season as they await a new CBA.

AAP

Kangaroos accept McKay's AFL suspension

North Melbourne defender Ben McKay has received a one-match AFL suspension that will rule him out of playing against twin brother Harry for the first time.

AAP

Essendon bring heat in AFL’s Anzac Day clash but still lack polish

The Bombers were finally willing to get their hands dirty and showed enough at the MCG to suggest 2022 is not a complete write-off

The Guardian - AU

From Sale to Goodwood, footy clubs are evolving to help their players with mental health

Justin McLay had never shown any signs that he was battling with his mental health before his tragic death. It is why his country footy club and others like it are going above and beyond to support their players during their darkest days.

ABC News

AFL Round-Up: Brisbane, Sydney and Geelong joined by Fremantle and St Kilda as round six reveals the list of challengers

With Melbourne sitting pretty on top of the ladder, round six helped reveal which clubs are best placed to mount the challenge. We digest the week that was.

ABC News

Dockers eyeing Rd 10 AFL return for Fyfe

Fremantle are flying high, winning five of their first six games of the AFL season and coach Justin Longmuir is eyeing a round 10 return for skipper Nat Fyfe.

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Kangaroos' McKay suspended in AFL

Kangaroos defender Ben McKay has received a one-match rough conduct suspension that will rule him out of playing against twin brother Harry for the first time.

AAP

Pies' Ginnivan relishes AFL spotlight

Collingwood's outgoing and confident young gun Jack Ginnivan was best afield on Anzac Day with five goals in the win over Essendon.

AAP

AFL star Martin returns to Richmond again

Two days after making his long-awaited return to Punt Road, Richmond AFL star Dustin Martin completed a running session with teammate Josh Caddy.

AAP

McCartin 'fine' after AFL concussion sub

Sydney coach John Longmire says doctors were ultra conservative in not allowing concussion-plagued Paddy McCartin back on the field against Hawthorn.

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Paddy McCartin fails concussion test in Sydney Swans' comeback AFL win over Hawthorn

Sydney is buoyed by the condition of Paddy McCartin after he suffered a head knock and was subbed out during the Swans' come-from-behind victory over Hawthorn in Launceston.

AAP

Sydney surge past Hawks in AFL comeback

The Sydney Swans have finished with a nine-goal final term to notch a 41-point comeback win over Hawthorn at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.

ABC News

Collingwood prevails against Essendon in gripping Anzac Day AFL blockbuster at MCG

Collingwood scores an 11-point victory over Essendon in their traditional Anzac Day match In front of a massive crowd of more than 84,000 spectators at the MCG.

The Canberra Times

Where to play two-up in Canberra this Anzac Day

Bars, restaurants, clubs and hotels around Canberra are again hosting two-up contests all over Canberra this Anzac Day.

ABC News

West Coast Eagles slammed for lacking effort after Port Adelaide loss but there is still time to find form

While Fremantle rides high on the AFL ladder, West Coast has been criticised for lacking effort after an 84-point loss to Port Adelaide. But as Tom Wildie explains, there's still time to find form.

AAP

Demons' AFL depth continues to shine

The selection pressure continues at Melbourne after the Demons comfortably accounted for Richmond without premiership stars Jake Lever and Jack Viney.

AAP

Wayward Demons overcome Richmond in AFL

Not even a fiery start from Richmond and wayward kicking could bring Melbourne's AFL winning streak to an end with the Demons prevailing by 22 points.

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