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Marlin Briscoe, the modern era’s first Black quarterback, left an important legacy

The late Marlin Briscoe left a "what-if" legacy in his own football career, and paved the way for every Black quarterback who followed his path.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2022

AFL aims to close protected zone loophole

Umpires have been told to no longer pay 50m penalties when players run their opponents into the protected area with the intention of creating a split.

AAP · Jun 28, 2022

Geelong's Tom Stewart banned for four AFL games for heavy hit on Richmond's Dion Prestia

Geelong defender Tom Stewart is banned for four AFL matches for a hit on Richmond's Dion Prestia that left the Tigers' midfielder concussed.

ABC News · Jun 28, 2022

NFL World Pays Tribute To Groundbreaking QB Marlin Briscoe

The two-time Super Bowl champion and member of the 1972 Dolphins died Monday at the age of 76.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27, 2022

Marlin Briscoe, AFL’s first Black quarterback, dies at 76

Marlin Briscoe died at the age of 76. He was the first Black quarterback to start in the AFL.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2022

Marlin Briscoe, the AFL’s first Black starting quarterback, dies at 76

After playing QB for the Broncos, he became a Pro Bowl receiver with the Bills and won two Super Bowls with the Dolphins. He was a receiver on the 1972 Dolphins team that finished with a perfect season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2022

Kangaroos boss pleads for fans' patience

Frustration is growing at North Melbourne amid a 12-game losing streak that has left them anchored to the bottom of the AFL ladder.

AAP · Jun 27, 2022

AFL Tribunal bans Stewart for four games

Geelong defender Tom Stewart's high bump on Dion Prestia has earned the Cats star a four-game suspension after he was referred directly to the AFL Tribunal.

AAP · Jun 27, 2022

Trail-blazer Majak Daw retires from AFL

Majak Daw, the first Sudanese-born AFL player, says fresh injury battles have made him realise he has to end his career.

AAP · Jun 27, 2022

Cats star Stewart prepared for AFL ban

Geelong's Tom Stewart is facing a long ban for his bump on Richmond's Dion Prestia but calls for a send-off rule have met a mixed response.

AAP · Jun 27, 2022