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Why are so many people obsessed with fantasy sports?

With the AFL and NRL seasons kicking off, fantasy footy players have been deep in draft mode, carefully building their best teams.

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Cyclone forces AFL to postpone, NRL move to Sydney

The NRL has moved the Dolphins clash with South Sydney out of Brisbane, after the AFL postponed games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings.

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Brisbane, GWS tipped as grand finalists by captains

AFL captains are tipping the Brisbane Lions and GWS to reach the AFL grand final, with Collingwood ace Nick Daicos the favourite to collect the Brownlow medal.

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AFL 2025 predicted ladder part one: Carlton bring the noise but fail to convince

This year’s annual hiding to nothing comes with the usual qualifier – 15 of the listed teams are capable of making a preliminary final

The Guardian - AU

Gambling companies threaten to ramp up betting promotions to counter AFL revenue grab

Exclusive: Critics say inducements are harmful and urge a ban as recommended by Murphy inquiry

The Guardian - AU

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.

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Local-focused AFL lukewarm on trying a US push

The AFL will continue the campaign to boost its profile in Queensland and NSW, although boss Andrew Dillon won't rule out an NRL-style experiment in the US.

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Swans set to attack opener without star winger: Hayward

Sydney forward Will Hayward says the Swans simply have to get on with starting their AFL season without injured star Errol Gulden.

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AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.

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Start to new AFL season faces delay due to impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The Storm is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane around the time of the first bounce in the opener between the Lions and Geelong at the Gabba

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'This is going to be clunky': Swans begin AFL comeback

New Sydney coach Dean Cox is under no illusions about the inevitable early growing pains as he looks to guide the Swans past their AFL grand final heartbreak.

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Morning Mail: AFL loses control on gambling oversight; Europe at Ukraine ‘crossroads’; WA renewables stall

AFL struggles to detect if players are involved in gambling; European leaders hold summit on Ukraine crisis; wind and solar projects ‘flatline’ in WA

The Guardian - AU

Sun bathing to sandbagging: nervous wait for cyclone

A house sitter's plans have changed from sun bathing to sandbagging as a part of Australia's coast braces for a cyclone for the first time since 1974.

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Miller stays loyal as Suns deviate to Noah's arc

Gold Coast's Touk Miller discusses the loss of his captaincy, Matt Rowell's future and why anyone obsessing over a top-eight AFL finish is missing the point.

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AFL admits it has lost control of online gambling oversight amid spike in ‘integrity risks’

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the AFL struggles to detect if players are using inside information to manipulate betting markets, despite close ties to industry

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Dockers shoot down Luke Jackson trade rumours

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Luke Jackson has told the club that he is happy and not looking to move back to Melbourne at the end of the AFL season.

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Headstrong Lions won't stop dancing: Dunkley

Josh Dunkley has put the onus on his Brisbane Lions teammates to carry on where they left off and snap an alarming modern trend for AFL premiership sides.

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Rising Giants star pushing for AFL opening-round debut

Greater Western Sydney coach Adam Kingsley is primed to hand Cody Angove an AFL debut against Collingwood after the youngster impressed during the pre-season.

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Eagles ride like the wind to round up wayward Kangaroos

West Coast made the most of a strong breeze in the final term to beat North Melbourne by two points in their pre-season game at Bunbury, south of Perth.

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Saints' Owens latest AFL player hurt in marking contest

St Kilda forward Mitch Owens is the fourth AFL player to be hurt in the pre-season after an opponent was pushed into a marking contest.

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Swans star Gulden to have surgery on broken ankle

Sydney's Errol Gulden is the latest AFL star to be injured in the pre-season, suffering a broken ankle in a trial match.

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Gulden hurt against Suns in big blow for Swans

Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden is the latest big-name AFL injury victim in the pre-season, suffering an ankle injury early in their match against Gold Coast.

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McGovern limps off as Blues thump Giants in pre-season

Carlton have put their disappointing end to 2024 behind them with an impressive 58-point win over GWS in their final tune-up ahead of the AFL season.

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Lions say 'no malice' in Starcevich concussion incident

Brandon Starcevich's concussion will rule him out of AFL's opening round and put the spotlight again on players pushing opponents into marking contests.

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Starcevich concussed as Crows beat Lions in AFL

Brisbane premiership defender Brandon Starcevich will miss their AFL season opener against Geelong next week after he was concussed in their loss to Adelaide.

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