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AFL clubs demand answers on secret drug tests: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he has "no line of sight" on explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the AFL.

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AFL announces Tasmania Devils will be new team’s name as playing kit unveiled

The league’s announcement event did not address doubts about whether a Tasmanian side would ever take field

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Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment

The AFL is set to rule on a possible sanction for North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his expletive-laden exchange with two St Kilda players.

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McRae gets AFL's Opening Round push in league heartland

The AFL has launched the 2024 season in rugby league heartland and Collingwood's premiership coach Craig McRae understands why.

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AFL's nod to killed umpire at season launch

The AFL has paid tribute to umpire Jesse Baird, allegedly murdered along with his partner Luke Davies, as a new season begins.

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Giants launch AFL season with hope

GWS captain Toby Greene has invoked rivalry instead of hatred ahead of a coming clash with the Magpies as the AFL launches the 2024 season in Sydney.

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AFL to host tribute for slain couple

The AFL will host a tribute for long-time umpire Jesse Baird and partner Luke Davies, whose bodies were recovered on February 27.

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St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.

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Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for 'inappropriate' comment

Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.

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Deaths 'struck a chord' as police conclude site search

Flowers adorn a house where two men were allegedly slain by a police officer, with investigators searching a rural property where their bodies were found.

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No sanction decided for Kangaroos' Thomas: AFL CEO

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.

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AFL stands firm on 'no stadium, no Tasmanian club'

AFL boss Andrew Dillon insists he does not deal in "hypotheticals" when probed if he would renegotiate a stadium deal with a different Tasmanian government.

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AFLW GM Nicole Livingstone to step down at season’s end

Olympic swimmer ran women’s game for seven seasons, overseeing growth of competition to 18 teams and a 10-round season

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AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone announces surprise exit

AFLW general manager of women's football Nicole Livingstone will depart the role following Sunday's grand final between North Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Lions' relocation up in air as AFL boss lands in Qld

Where the Brisbane Lions play for four seasons from 2026 while the Gabba is redeveloped remains a mystery as new AFL boss Andrew Dillon pushes for a resolution.

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Matildas' momentum puts AFL back on the attack

After the Matildas' Women's World Cup run captivated Australia, incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is determined to attract top female athletes to AFLW.

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Brownlow Medal 2023 red carpet – as it happened

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Laura Kane’s rapid AFL rise heralds changing times for women in sport

Not a total upheaval of the status quo, but enough of a shakeup to remind people women are here to stay, on and off the field

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AFLW season length still being negotiated: Dillon

The length of the looming AFLW season is still being negotiated by the AFL and the Players Association, AFL chief executive elect Andrew Dillon says.

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Dangerous tackle sanctions in 'right spot': AFL chief

The AFL's CEO elect Andrew Dillon says penalties for dangerous tackles are in the "right spot" amid a crackdown which has led to a spate of suspensions.

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SA push for Barossa Valley game in next Gather Round

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will push for the Barossa Valley to host a Gather Round game next year.

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No negotiations on Hobart stadium deal: new AFL boss

Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Tasmania's slated entry into the league in 2028 could be pushed back if stadium construction is delayed.

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North boss says Hawks' handling of racism claims 'poor'

North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood has criticised Hawthorn, saying their handling of racism claims established "a monumental set of battle lines".

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Indigenous AFL players stand tall against an endless stream of racism – it’s now time for them to strike

The game’s sparkle and heart would be gone in an instant if First Nations footballers chose to sit down

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AFL warned Tassie devil logo could expose it to costly trademark clash with Warner Bros

AFL needs to be ‘vigilant’ to distance Tasmanian team logo from the Warner Bros cartoon character, lawyers warn

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