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Fair Work takes former union boss John Setka to court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal proceedings against former union boss John Setka and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union.

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From the Pocket: spotlight turns to big-name recruit Kane Cornes amid AFL media shake-up

A lot of what Cornes does is excellent even if he does seem determined to drain everything that is enjoyable and interesting about the sport

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'A lot to weigh up' for AFL free agent De Koning

Carlton star Tom De Koning has sidestepped questions about whether he would prefer to stay with the Blues as he weighs up his AFL future.

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AFL 'comfortable' with umpire's role at betting company

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has no qualms with umpire Nick Foot also working as a horse racing analyst at a major betting company.

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AFL boss flags possible return of state of origin games

State of origin could return to the AFL calendar as soon as next year, with league boss Andrew Dillon keen on more pre-season representative football.

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Curnow has knee surgery, Guthrie suffers new AFL blow

Carlton star Charlie Curnow has had minor knee surgery, while luckless Geelong onballer Cameron Guthrie will miss the start of the season after another setback.

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AFL fans expected to fork out as Saturday live coverage goes behind paywall in 2025

The head of Foxtel says AFL fans will ‘run towards the light’ this season and subscribe to its pay TV service or sports streaming platform Kayo

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Bontempelli unfussed at talk over Jamarra's AFL future

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has brushed off talk about which club Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will play at beyond this AFL season.

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Dunstall hoping young Hawks will repeat their brand

Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall believes the young Hawks can continue to impress and surprise if they employ their aggressive playing style again this season.

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Lyon unconvinced Demons have turned corner in AFL

Former Melbourne captain Garry Lyon is hopeful, rather than confident, his old AFL club has solved its many problems over the last few years.

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$Richmond's No.1 draft pick Lalor suffers fractured jaw$

Richmond's No.1 draft pick Lalor suffers fractured jaw

Scans have revealed Richmond's prized No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor suffered a fractured jaw in a collision with a West Coast player during match simulation.

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Injured Crow Michalanney to miss rest of AFL pre-season

Adelaide hope defender Max Michalanney will return for round one of the AFL's premiership season after dislocating a thumb in a trial game.

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AFL and NRL pre-seasons are among the longest in world sport – here’s why

Australia’s love affair with the major football codes – the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) – is well documented. However, one aspect that stands out to many observers, particularly those overseas, is the length of these leagues’ pre-seasons.

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Boom AFL recruit Smith shines in first Cats hit-out

Bailey Smith was the centre of attention at GMHBA Stadium and Geelong's star recruit he did not disappoint in the hit-out against Hawthorn.

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Knee op to sideline Weightman in AFL blow for Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs small forward Cody Weightman will miss half the AFL season because of surgery to fix a rare knee problem, adding to their growing injury woes.

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Tigers' No.1 pick Lalor concussed in AFL practice match

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor kicked two goals in Richmond's practice match against West Coast, but was concussed in a marking contest in the final few minutes.

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Calls grow for more AFL Indigenous All Stars games

Saturday's AFL Indigenous All Stars match was a raging success, with a record crowd of 37,865 turning up for the 43-point demolition of Fremantle.

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Record crowd on hand as Indigenous All-Stars crush Freo

A record crowd of 37,865 has turned up to watch the Indigenous All Stars thrash Fremantle by 43 points at Optus Stadium.

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Ugle-Hagan's healing path aided by Indigenous brothers

The Indigenous All Stars will be back in action for the first time in 10 years when they take on Fremantle in front of more than 30,000 fans on Saturday.

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Dockers players stunned at Indigenous All Stars talent

The AFL Indigenous All Stars have brought together a star-studded squad for the clash in Perth, and Fremantle's players are already nervous.

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Teenage Swans forward hit with AFL drugs ban

Caiden Cleary will miss Sydney's opening two games of the AFL season after being banned for breaching the league's illicit drugs code.

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Adam Selwood remembers 'built-in best mate' Troy

Former AFL player Troy Selwood has been remembered fondly by his brothers at a memorial service after he died suddenly last week, aged 40.

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AFL great Neil Balme joins Adelaide Crows' board

Adelaide have added legendary figure Neil Balme to their board in a move that has been trumpeted as a significant boost to the AFL club's football expertise.

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Tarryn Thomas cleared for state league football return

The AFL has permitted former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas to play for stand-alone VFL, SANFL or WAFL clubs in 2025.

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Indigenous All Stars wrap their arms around Ugle-Hagan

Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has landed in Perth and will take up a non-playing role for the AFL Indigenous All Stars match against Fremantle.

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