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Star Lions veteran expected to play on in 2027

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has revealed it will be Dayne Zorko's call if the star veteran plays on next year, when he will turn 38.

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Little hits in sports may be just as dangerous as concussions – and can lead to brain damage

Yesterday’s harrowing Four Corners episode exposed the devastating impacts of degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the link with contact sports, primarily Australian rules football.

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'Disappointed': Lewis critical of AFL over concussion

The year after Jordan Lewis was knocked out during a 2010 match, but still returned to the field that day, the AFL passed tougher concussion guidelines.

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Demons apologise to May's partner over privacy breaches

Melbourne have apologised to Sachi Dade, the partner of former Demons player Steven May, after she mounted legal action alleging three privacy breaches.

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'Wasn't a good thing': coaches lament AFL howlers

Another disallowed goal after the siren, and a behind that wasn't, have prompted more commentary around the AFL and how the game is run.

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Cruel blow for Swans forward in run to finals

Key forward Joel Amartey will miss AFL flag fancies Sydney's run to September, while West Coast defender Harry Edwards' season is over through concussion.

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'We're not a charity': Cats coach on absent goalsneak

Geelong coach Chris Scott can't shed any light on the curious case of absent attacker Tyson Stengle but says there's a limit to his club's empathy.

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Morning Mail: One Nation election finances face scrutiny, Trump’s new Iran threats, why your super already invests in AI

Electoral officials examine One Nation expenses; fresh strikes threaten Middle East peace talks

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Setting Suns lower sights to AFL wildcard round

Gold Coast have slumped to a fifth straight loss on the back of their 51-point defeat to Fremantle, but coach Damien Hardwick isn't giving up on the season yet.

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Dockers backman feels the love as win streak hits 14

Fremantle have shot two games clear on top of the ladder following their 51-point hammering of Gold Coast, with Brennan Cox one of the unsung heroes.

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Zak Butters zigs, zags and rips Adelaide apart to show why he’s the most sought-after AFL player in the land

From his first game, the hyperactive Port star has bowed to no one. He played one of his best ever in Showdown 60

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Suns humbled as Dockers snare sweet revenge in Perth

Fremantle have avenged last year's one-point elimination final loss to Gold Coast with a 51-point romp in Sunday's rematch at a rocking Optus Stadium.

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Anzac Day Test confirmed, Bledisloe Cup to change

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have announced that a third Bledisloe Cup Test will be played on Anzac Day in Brisbane next year.

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'That hasn't happened': Port ace on his future call

Port Adelaide's Zak Butters is rejecting reports he's told some teammates that he's leaving the club at the end of the season.

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'Touch and go': Collingwood backman closes on return

Collingwood could welcome back a big name next Saturday for the massive away game against Gold Coast as the AFL finals race heats up.

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Fraser's 'itch' doesn't grow despite Carlton's big win

Jagga Smith has given his Rising Star hopes a boost and Josh Fraser notched another win as coach as Carlton downed West Coast at Marvel Stadium.

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'Detailed process': Bombers go in-house to pick coach

Essendon have announced the five-person panel that will pick their next senior coach, with James Hird having made it clear he wants to have the role again.

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Rules changes leading to more injuries: Crows coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes AFL rule changes have led to an increase in soft-tissue injuries as he loses another player to a hamstring strain.

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Locked in: Sheezel signs with Kangaroos until 2032

Star midfielder Harry Sheezel has signed a contract extension with North Melbourne as the club attempt to snap a 10-year finals drought.

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Keep the lid on: why Blues ruck isn't thinking finals

A revival under Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has rekindled hope for a late finals bid, but ruck Marc Pittonet says thinking of September is premature.

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Lions awaken, humble Swans in Gabba masterclass

The Lions, two-time defending AFL premiers, have sent out a message at the Gabba as they shut down second-placed Sydney for a third-successive win.

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Ex-umpire committed to stand trial on Brownlow fraud

A former AFL umpire and two others have been committed to stand trial over an alleged Brownlow Medal betting fraud after failing to get their charges dropped.

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Duursma or Smith? Young stars rising to the occasion

West Coast's Willem Duursma and Carlton young gun Jagga Smith have been revelations this year, with the AFL Rising Star race too close to call.

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Fraser not getting carried away by early Blues success

Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser continues to maintain he is not ready to be the Blues' full-time leader, despite having a perfect record since taking over.

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'Out of the worst': AFL great Modra on the mend

A close friend of Tony Modra says the AFL great is "out of the worst" after suffering severe facial injuries in a freak accident a week ago.

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