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A historic appointment of a woman as CEO may be just what the AFL needs

Sport is no longer the domain of traditional masculinity and leaders who fail to recognise this are likely to find their sport floundering

The Guardian - AU

AFL Gather Round could return to Adelaide next year but Sydney and Perth are circling

The AFL's Gather Round is continuing to gather momentum — and Gillon McLachlan admits the league is now facing a selection headache of sorts, as it works out where the fixture will be held in future.

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Bulldogs AFLW coach Nathan Burke backs Kylie Watson-Wheeler to become AFL boss after Gillon McLachlan's departure

Bulldogs AFLW coach and former Saints legend Nathan Burke backs Kylie Watson-Wheeler to become the next CEO of the AFL.

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AFL boss vows relentless pursuit of racial abusers

The AFL is vowing to relentlessly pursue racial abusers as players and coaches ponder the best way to stamp out race-based vilification.

AAP

Former footballer Troy Bond calls on AFL to address racism after four players allegedly faced social media abuse

On the eve of an historic weekend for the AFL, a former player has vented his frustrations with a game that has long been marred by racial vilification against its Indigenous players.

ABC News

Gather Round a winner before ball bounces: AFL boss

Before a ball is bounced, South Australia's premier and the chief of the AFL are already hailing the inaugural Gather Round as a success.

AAP

AFL to keep lobbying for federal funds for Tasmania bid

The AFL will continue to lobby the federal government for funds to help build a stadium in Tasmania that will pave the way for a top-flight team in the state.

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North's Thomas has decision to make on future: AFL boss

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas has a decision to make after the player posted a video of himself flouting road rules.

AAP

AFL trying to hunt down racists: CEO McLachlan

AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says he's exasperated at a fresh spate of racist abuse of players, while pledging to continue to try and hunt down culprits.

AAP

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan condemns racial vilification of players as Fremantle Dockers, Brisbane Lions call out abuse

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says abuse of players must stop as a further four comments are subject to online comments.

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Afternoon Update: TikTok banned on government devices; Jarryd Hayne found guilty of sexual assault; and a huge beer spill in Montana

Australia joins a growing list of nations cracking down on the Chinese-owned app

The Guardian - AU

Betting inquiry sees wagering companies squirm over blocking winning gamblers

The head of Australia's largest online sports betting company and the chair of a parliamentary inquiry looking into internet gambling share a tense encounter in Canberra over whether successful gamblers get blocked from betting.

ABC News

AFL receives cut of gambling turnover outside sponsorship, inquiry hears

Gillon McLachlan says product fee arrangements with wagering companies generate ‘a percentage of their operations on the AFL’

The Guardian - AU

AFL and NRL chiefs face grilling on gambling ad revenue

Chiefs of the AFL and NRL have defended their football codes under questioning about the reliance on gambling advertising revenue at a parliamentary inquiry.

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Rugby league clubs' close relationships with betting increasingly at odds with other sports

NRL and AFL bosses are preparing to face a House of Representatives committee inquiry about online gambling.

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Inquiry into Tasmania's $750m AFL stadium bid told documentation happens at 'end of process'

An inquiry examining the arrangement between Tasmania's government and the AFL to build a $750 million football stadium in Hobart is told deals like this are often "exchanged verbally", with documentation to come "near the end of the process".

The Guardian - AU

Is Brisbane big enough for both codes? AFL’s Lions stare down challenge from NRL

The game against Melbourne clashes with the Dolphins-Broncos derby on Friday night and should provide an early-season barometer

AAP

North Melbourne, AFL great Ron Joseph dies aged 77

North Melbourne legend Ron Joseph has died aged 77, with club president Sonja Hood saying his name would be "ingrained in the club's history".

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The Guardian - AU

ACT plans hefty restrictions or possible ban on ‘insidious’ sports gambling ads

Attorney general Shane Rattenbury says territory may take action unilaterally if federal government does not act

The Guardian - AU

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan admits there are too many gambling ads and hints at tighter restrictions

The CEO’s comments follow criticism from politicians, players and fans who support a ban on TV and radio adverts

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Nuclear subs deal a ‘new dawn’ for defence; voice critics accused; banking sector fears

Anthony Albanese to sign submarine deal in San Diego this morning; Indigenous leaders attack voice ‘scare campaign’

The Guardian - AU

Gil McLachlan enters final quarter with AFL facing some of its biggest ever threats

As the departing CEO’s long farewell drags on, there remain existential issues to resolve that may be beyond his control

AAP

AFL won't yet commit to AFLW players' full-time dream

AFLW players are eager for full-time professionalism but AFL officials are yet to declare their desire for the women's competition to reach that point.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese weighs federal support for Tasmanian stadium as AFL pledges $360m for new team

Gillon McLachlan says other clubs ‘very close’ to supporting new team but emphasises it is contingent on stadium

AAP

McLachlan outlines AFL funds for Tasmanian team

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has pledged $360 million towards a Tasmanian team, noting approval for a 19th licence is contingent on securing funding for a stadium.

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