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AFL Journo Caroline Wilson Responds To Bailey Smith’s Mad Monday Posts: ‘Insulting’

Cats player Max Holmes was pictured dressed up as Wilson during the team’s controversial post-season celebrations.

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‘Time is running out’: Sportsbet offered share of $1m in bonus bets if customers gambled on AFL grand final day

Online bookmaker’s offer, one of a series texted during finals, was valid only if customer took up a suggested same-game multi bet

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Walker set to stride into his 19th season for Adelaide

Veteran Taylor Walker has signed a new one-year contract with the Adelaide Crows and will play on in 2026.

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Port powers up finals hopes with comeback AFLW win

Forward Indy Tahau bagged four goals in Port Adelaide's 19-point home win over the Western Bulldogs, a vital AFLW game for both clubs.

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AFLW record falls as Roos march to 20th straight win

AFLW reigning premiers North Melbourne are closing in on an Australian rules record, having cruised past Sydney to register their 20th straight win.

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Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

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'Once in a lifetime': delisted Swan joins Tassie Devils

Robbie Fox, who rose off Sydney's rookie list to play two AFL grand finals, has signed up to be part of Tasmania's inaugural VFL season.

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Comedian Josh Thomas Says Bailey Smith Mad Monday Post Was Not ‘Homophobic’

“We’ve got to stop calling people that aren’t homophobic, homophobic. It widens the divide and alienates people.”

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Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

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Petracca wants time in the Sun as Saint makes big call

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has selected his preferred club, while Jack Steele has stepped down as St Kilda captain on day one of the free agency period.

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Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options

Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.

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Tasmania Devils reveal first VFLW signing

The Tasmania Devils have announced their maiden VFLW signing, a player who has experience at AFLW level with the Swans and Bulldogs.

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Geelong Cats Apologise For Bailey Smith’s ‘Homophobic’ Stunt, Scrap Future Mad Mondays

"We will take this moment to further educate our people on expectations and club and community standards.”

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NRL poised to pip AFL for largest grand final broadcast audience for first time in a decade

Storm v Broncos is ideal match-up to maximise reach but the rugby league decider will need to top 4.1 million TV viewers

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We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans

Geelong have apologised for any offence caused by their off-the-mark Mad Monday celebrations, declaring future events won't continue in their current format.

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Tasmania gets $5 million bonus to lure AFL talent

The AFL has unveiled a range of salary cap and list concessions for the Tasmania Devils ahead of their entry into the league in 2028.

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Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up

The centre bounce and substitute have been scrapped in a shake-up of AFL rules, as league officials flag more changes ahead of the 2026 season.

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Dew joins flag teammate on revamped Power coach panel

Former Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew will return to Port Adelaide as a senior assistant to first-year coach and 2004 premiership teammate Josh Carr.

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Ex-Bomber makes history as first Devils recruit

Tasmania have signed their first VFL recruit, bringing in a delisted Essendon player with strong local connections.

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AFL confirms struggling club's assistance package

The AFL has settled on an assistance package to help battling West Coast's bid to become a competitive team again.

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Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

A day after Christian Petracca flew to Adelaide, the Demons have confirmed his desire to continue his AFL career elsewhere in 2026.

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Mitch Brown Slams Bailey Smith Over ‘Homophobic’ Brokeback Mountain Mad Monday Post

Mitch Brown has called out Bailey Smith over a Mad Monday Instagram post, labelling it homophobic after Geelong’s AFL Grand Final loss.

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'Homophobic': star Cat clipped for Mad Monday post

Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly reveal he is bisexual, was unimpressed after a controversial Instagram post out of Geelong's Mad Monday function.

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Failed Political Candidate Hit With Second Charge After Alleged Nazi Salute At The AFL

Tylere Baker-Pearce has been hit with a second charge after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute during an AFL semi-final match.

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'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat says the Saints are relevant again after several years of drafting and now targeting key recruits from rival clubs.

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