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Football club fined for not doing enough to remove player from field during mental health issue

Australian rules football club Carlton has been fined 75,000 Australian dollars ($54,000) for its lapse handling of a player’s on-field mental health episode

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Perryman blow for Pies, Dees' Mihocek sidelined

Collingwood's Harry Perryman and Melbourne's Brody Mihocek have both learnt the extent of hamstring injuries and will be sidelined for multiple weeks.

AAP

Carlton fined $75,000 for mishandling of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode

Review finds Blues player should have been removed from game, as AFL require all clubs employ full-time psychologist

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Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.

AAP

He was still off-colour: Dockers back Voss to rebound

A number of Fremantle players have been grounded by illness in recent weeks, but coach Justin Longmuir is optimistic they are now over the worst of it.

AAP

Brisbane Lions leader defends culture with one regret

Brisbane Lions co-captain Hugh McCluggage has reflected on a weekend that included the leaking of private strategy notes and a homophobic slur investigation.

AAP

Excitement builds in Tasmania as state gets behind Devils ahead of AFL entry

A hot start to the VFL season has attracted big crowds on the Emerald Isle to leave fans eagerly anticipating the step up in 2028

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AFL umpire ends betting agency role after tribunal case

Sportsbet have announced they will no longer feature current sports administrators or officials in their programming "following feedback".

AAP

Suns pair learn AFL match review fate

Gold Coast players Sam Clohesy and Ben Long were both on the AFL match review officer's radar and have been penalised over incidents in the Suns' win over GWS.

AAP

Woman accuses AFL great Winmar of 'petrifying' assault

Former St Kilda footballer and racism advocate Nicky Winmar is fighting allegations he attacked a woman almost a year ago.

AAP

Pies back record-breaker Pendlebury's golden guernsey

Collingwood teammates are on board with club legend Scott Pendlebury wearing a specially designed jumper when he breaks the AFL games record.

AAP

Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard.

AAP

Blues under blowtorch ahead of daunting Brisbane task

Carlton coach Michael Voss faces an increasingly difficult task to reverse his team's fortunes this season as his future in the role remains a hot topic.

AAP

Laura Byrne Reacts After Sydney Sweeney Visits Her Bondi Jewellery Store: ‘Hyperventilating’

Sydney was spotted wearing a ring from Laura’s jewellery store at an AFL game over the weekend.

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The Guardian - AU

The Swans are fast, bold, skilful – and making the most of the AFL’s new rules. It’s a good time to be a forward

With seven goals, Malcolm Rosas Jr propelled Sydney to the top of the ladder in a helter-skelter win over Melbourne

AAP

It'll be worth it: Eagles insist rebuild still on track

West Coast's rebuild has been put back in the spotlight following a horror five-week run, but coach Andrew McQualter is confident a bright future lies ahead.

AAP

Insurers, athletes butt heads on concussion coverage

Professional athletes and experts are deeply concerned that players of Australia's most popular sport are losing insurance for traumatic head knocks.

The Guardian - AU

How to build an NRL team: Perth Bears hunt for hidden gems as PNG Chiefs splash cash

Expansion clubs are taking different routes, with funding, leadership, talent pathways and fan engagement as important as marquee player signings

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AAP

Battling Blues still chasing answers to familiar woes

Carlton have lost six games in a row and Michael Voss is desperate to see greater intent from his players, who continue to struggle in the second half of games.

AAP

Injury-plagued St Kilda star learns hamstring fate

St Kilda star Max King will be sidelined for about six weeks as the forward's injury absence from the AFL team extends into a whole two years.

AAP

Finishing flourish helps killer Cats claw Kangas again

Leading by only four points late in the third quarter, Geelong smashed North Melbourne for an easy home win as Max Holmes starred for the Cats.

AAP

Fagan hits out at 'hero' parent for whiteboard leak

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed the leaking of confidential notes by a member of the public, describing the Essendon fan as a "hero".

AAP

Injury-plagued St Kilda spearhead breaks down again

St Kilda forward Max King has suffered another injury setback, hurting his left hamstring in his second game back for the Saints' VFL team.

AAP

Giants young gun embracing new role in AFL finals chase

Moving on from his failed trade to St Kilda, GWS youngster Leek Aleer is embracing life as a ruck and eyeing more game time under coach Adam Kingsley.

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'That's his weapon': Crows hail latest folk hero

Adelaide wingman Brayden Cook is being hailed for his match-winning heroics in a one-point triumph against arch rival Port Adelaide.

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