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AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025

After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.

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AFL again resists pull of grand final under lights

The AFL admits it will continue to weigh up the merits of a grand final under lights after locking in this season's decider for a traditional 2.30pm timeslot.

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AFL promise to 'enhance' illicit drugs policy

The AFL's illicit drugs policy hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons earlier this year and the league is set to tighten some rules in time for 2025.

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St Kilda's Collard suspended for using homophobic slurs

First-year St Kilda player Lance Collard has been suspended for six games after directing homophobic slurs towards two opponents in a VFL game.

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SA's Barossa Valley to host AFL Gather Round game

South Australia's Barossa Valley will become an AFL Gather Round host next season, with Mt Barker likely to be moved off the roster.

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Umpiring standard is as good as ever, says AFL boss

The standard of umpiring is as good as ever despite widespread outcry this season, says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.

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No rush to decide on further expansion: AFL boss

The AFL is in no hurry to make a decision on further expansion after Tasmania join the competition in 2028, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.

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AFL to push for more Indigenous reps in officialdom

AFL chief Andrew Dillon says he's pushing for more Indigenous representation in official roles amid a slight drop in First Nations players at the elite level.

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AFL rules out neutral doctors after Cameron concussion

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there's no need for independent doctors to be deployed at all games in the wake of Jeremy Cameron's concussion.

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Brendon Gale confirmed as first CEO of Tasmania Devils

Confirming weeks of speculation, long-time Richmond boss Brendon Gale will leave the club at the end of the season to be the Tasmania Devils' chief executive.

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Daicos shines as Hawks stun Bulldogs with upset win

Nick Daicos snared the winning goal in Collingwood's victory over Carlton as Hawthorn upset the Bulldogs and Bayley Fritsch probably kicked goal of the year.

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AFL stops Carey's elevation to NSW legend status

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed the league intervened to stop Wayne Carey being elevated to legend status in the NSW football hall of fame.

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AFL mulls punishment for Finlayson's homophobic slur

As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, a previous sanction for Alastair Clarkson is unlikely to be used as a reference.

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Vine margins as SA premier targets Barossa AFL game

South Australia's premier Peter Malinauskas is expecting a growing economic impact from Gather Round this year and hopes to take AFL into the wine region.

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AFL won't seek out Wilkie drug documents: Dillon

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says the league won't examine documents alleging widespread drug use and a secret testing regime in the sport.

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AFL drugs policy doesn't cater for clean players: coach

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the AFL's illicit-drugs policy doesn't properly cater for clean players.

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Australian Rules Reviewing Drug Policy After Cocaine Claims

Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of widespread cocaine use among players.

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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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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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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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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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