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After so many revelations, sporting organisations need to look deeply at their histories with child sexual abuse

As survivors continue to come forward to tell their stories, it is surely time that major sporting institutions perform their own, unsparing investigations into historical child sexual abuse, writes Russell Jackson.

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AFL’s crackdown on umpire dissent is not the end of football as we know it

There is mounting evidence that this rule is working and essential to the overall health of the game

The Guardian - AU

Larkey, Blues duo face one-game AFL bans

North Melbourne forward Nick Larkey and Carlton pair Liam Stocker and Lewis Young all face one-game suspensions after Saturday night's AFL clash.

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Collingwood jump Suns early for AFL win

Collingwood have made the most of a strong start to beat Gold Coast by 25 points in Sunday's AFL match at the MCG.

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Bombers' AFL woes continue in Dogs loss

Essendon are wallowing near the foot of the AFL ladder after a 32-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

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Anthony Albanese pledges to lower cost of PBS medicines and boost EVs at Labor campaign launch

Opposition leader also vows to make gender equity an objective of the Fair Work Act if ALP wins federal election on 21 May

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AFL club Western Bulldogs rocked by historical child sexual abuse scandal

Western Bulldogs chief executive Ameet Bains says the AFL club is "shocked and dismayed" by revelations the club was the scene of horrific child sexual abuse for much of the 1980s.

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Wayward Saints fall to Power in Cairns

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten rues his team's wasted opportunities within range as he prepares to play unbeaten Melbourne after an agonising one-point defeat.

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Adam Kneale was like any footy-loving boy of the 80s until a trip to Footscray’s Western Oval turned his innocent life into a nightmare

When Adam Kneale was offered a chance to help out around the Footscray Football Club as an 11-year-old, he thought he was realising every kids' dream. Instead, he faced unimaginable trauma. WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of sexual abuse.

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De Koning up for AFL ruck battle: Voss

Tom De Koning has impressed Carlton coach Michael Voss as he took on the lead ruck role in a 50-point thrashing of North Melbourne.

AAP

Power surge to pip St Kilda in Cairns

Port Adelaide have found a way to beat St Kilda by a point after trailing for most of a slogging AFL game in heavy, slippery conditions in north Queensland.

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Cripps stars in Blues' big win over North

Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps had 35 disposals and 10 clearances in a 50-point AFL thumping of North Melbourne.

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Depleted Demons hold on against Hawks

Melbourne have set up their hard-fought 10-point win over Hawthorn by kicking six goals to three in the third quarter on Saturday at the MCG.

AAP

Greene stars in GWS win over Adelaide

GWS co-captain Toby Greene has kicked four goals in a 59-point AFL win against the Crows in Adelaide.

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Brilliant Dockers stun Cats in Geelong

Fremantle have established themselves as genuine AFL premiership contenders by overcoming their injury concerns to beat Geelong by three points.

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Lions out to snap SCG hoodoo in AFL test

Brisbane have lost six straight AFL matches at the SCG in a drought that dates back to 2009, with five of those defeats against Sunday's opponents Sydney.

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Key Magpies pair set to face Suns

Jordan De Goey and Will Hoskin-Elliott have returned to training after time away with gastro, paving the way for the key Collingwood duo to face Gold Coast.

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Beveridge, Bulldogs not panicking in AFL

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is remaining a "supreme optimist" as the AFL club attempts to turn around a poor start to the season.

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AFL rule prohibiting girls over 14 from mixed-gender competition outdated, Victorian mum says

Abby Weir's love of football began when she was six. But playing with the local team came to an end when she turned 15 thanks to an AFL rule.

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Dustin Martin builds case for AFL return

Dustin Martin's hopes of playing Collingwood next Friday are improving after the star Richmond midfielder got through another session on Friday.

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Lynch boots seven as Tigers belt Eagles

Richmond forward Tom Lynch has booted seven goals to lead his side to a 109-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.

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Bombers drop Shiel, Swans regain Papley

Dylan Shiel has felt the wrath of the selectors' axe for Essendon's crunch AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs, who have also swung changes.

AAP

Saints coach backs Campbell's AFL return

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says he has full faith in back-up ruckman Tom Campbell to perform well against Port Adelaide in their AFL game.

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Sicily ready for Hawks AFL captaincy test

Tough defender James Sicily will fill in as Hawthorn captain for the first time in his 100th AFL match, against reigning premiers Melbourne.

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Collingwood AFL stars hit by gastro

Jordan De Goey and Will Hoskin-Elliott missed Collingwood's training session on Friday but will be given every chance to play in the AFL clash with Gold Coast.

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