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Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed that Richmond defender Noah Balta can return to playing during Gather Round as he awaits his assault sentencing.

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AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss

Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and the Essendon boss has urged the league to act fast.

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SA government pitches to retain the AFL's Gather Round

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says he wants to extend the state's contract with the AFL to retain Gather Round beyond 2026 when the deal expires.

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Richmond forward Mansell found guilty of rough conduct

Richmond's Rhyan Mansell will serve a three-game AFL ban after being found guilty of rough conduct for an incident that concussed St Kilda's Liam O'Connell.

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Richmond's Balta free to play before assault sentencing

The AFL is comfortable in allowing Richmond's Noah Balta to return to play just days before being sentenced for assault, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.

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Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Many Australian sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the Queensland government's venue plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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AFL blocks Cricket Australia bid to play Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval

Football code has rights to the premier venue from 15 March each year leaving South Australia to host domestic decider at Karen Rolton Oval

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The AFL's 20th team, drugs and Devils: Dillon opens up

Andrew Dillon admits there's an obvious "romantic" option when the time comes for the AFL to add a 20th team, yet it'll be a complex call for multiple reasons.

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AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style

While two opening-round games had to be rescheduled, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the northern states promotion has plenty of merit.

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Galling call in Shield final venue battle: SA premier

SA's premier has revealed a "galling" request for compensation from an AFL entity in negotiations for Adelaide Oval to host cricket's Sheffield Shield final.

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‘The growth there is enormous’: future of AFL is women’s competition, says Andrew Dillon

The head of the AFL has identified the women’s competition as the single biggest opportunity for growth within the code’s landscape

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'Enables illicit drug use': Buckley condemns AFL policy

Nathan Buckley has criticised the AFL's controversial illicit drugs policy as enabling, while league CEO Andrew Dillon admits the policy needs to be refined.

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Time for northern clubs to earn their keep as AFL seeks return on investment

The league has reason to hope GWS and Gold Coast can lay down a marker in non-traditional markets while Brisbane defend their crown in 2025

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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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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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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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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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AFL primed for 23 Thursday night matches for 2025

Thursday night AFL matches will be played more than ever before in 2025, featuring in 23 of 25 rounds in the home-and-away season.

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Bartlett settles legal actions against Demons, AFL

Melbourne have settled out of court with former president Glen Bartlett and have refuted allegations of illicit drug use levelled against coach Simon Goodwin.

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Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine saga

Demons player banned from playing Australian rules football until 2028 after returning positive test following a game in 2023

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Drugs ban: Joel Smith suspended until 2028 AFL season

The AFL has given Joel Smith a four-year drugs ban, effectively ending a career that has unravelled after he tested positive for cocaine in 2023.

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AFL bans six Giants players amid sanctions for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour at post-season party

Josh Fahey suspended for four matches and five players to miss two games, while Toby Greene is among players fined $5,000 each

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Lions, Swans diehards embrace Victorian roots

Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have made pilgrimages to their clubs' old homes in Fitzroy and South Melbourne throughout AFL grand final week.

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