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Tasmanian government increases taxpayer funding lure to secure AFL licence

As AFL club presidents pore over documents to decide if Tasmania will win the 19th AFL licence, Premier Jeremy Rockliff increases the amount taxpayers will contribute, repeating his pitch that the "flow on effects" will benefit the state.

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AFL pushing Magic Round concept for 2023

The AFL is considering an extra set of matches in 2023, with multiple states vying to host the competition's version of the NRL's Magic Round.

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Stadium last challenge for Tassie AFL team

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan says securing funding for a stadium is the last box required to be ticked before a licence can be granted for a Tasmanian AFL club.

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AFL presidents to look at Tasmania's bid

Tasmania's bid to win an AFL licence will be put under the microscope next week when a presentation is made to the AFL club presidents.

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AFL moves Brownlow due to Queen's funeral

The AFL has moved this year's Brownlow Medal count in Melbourne to a night earlier than planned due to a clash with the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

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AFL’s broadcast deal provides league with bumper windfall but how egalitarian is it?

The $4.5bn deal will provide much for the game but by shelving some free-to-air matches there may remain barriers to entry

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McLachlan 'optimistic' on Tassie AFL deal

The richest broadcast deal in Australian sport does nothing to alter the prospects of a Tasmanian AFL club, league chief executive Gillon McLachlan says.

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Seven and Foxtel to keep AFL rights in record $4.5bn seven-year deal

Agreement gives the code full control over production of games and secures a package of digital rights for 7plus

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AFL still wants new stadium in Tassie deal

A new stadium in Tasmania will be part of the Apple Isle's bid for an AFL licence if league boss Gillon McLachlan has his way.

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'Strategic intervention' against Murdoch by minister in chase for AFL rights, but there's one thing missing

The government has issued a stern warning to the AFL and those pursuing the rights to broadcast matches, but the next TV deal is only the start of a tense era in Australian sport.

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Missing the mark: could AFL’s new deal leave fewer games on free-to-air TV?

With Foxtel and other streamers involved in lucrative broadcast talks, more games could be making their way on to subscription services

The Guardian - AU

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan apologises to Eddie Betts over Adelaide Crows pre-season camp, amid talk of potential class action

The AFL has publicly apologised to former player Eddie Betts, after he detailed his traumatic experience at a 2018 Adelaide Crows pre-season training camp. Meanwhile, an Adelaide sports lawyer says he has spoken to several players about a potential class action.

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Former Crow Jenkins backs Betts' claims

Josh Jenkins has become the first former Adelaide player to publicly back-up Eddie Betts' startling revelations about the Crows' infamous 2018 camp.

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Legend Matthews blasts AFL bosses

AFL icon Leigh Matthews has blasted the league's handling of the high contact rule, saying he feels sick about the treatment of Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan.

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Tas premier makes AFL bid funding threat

Tasmania's premier has threatened to withdraw the state government's funding offer for an AFL team if the league "doesn't respect" its magnitude.

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Pies rally around Ginnivan over AFL frees

Collingwood youngster Jack Ginnivan has been a lightning rod for debate around head-high free kicks in the AFL this season.

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Lockett-Coventry AFL ends to be reinstated

The famous Lockett-Coventry signs were removed for the installation of "sexy scoreboards" but the goalkicking legends' names will be back in Marvel Stadium.

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AFL urges clubs to lift COVID discipline

The AFL admits it will have to manage surging COVID-19 case rates, asking players to take personal responsibility for protecting their health.

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De Goey breaks silence on leave from Pies

Jordan De Goey has broken his silence through a video released by Collingwood as the fallout of the Magpies star's ill-fated trip to Bali continues.

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AFL to investigate Dees' restaurant fight

The AFL will investigate Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham's alcohol-fuelled fight at a restaurant that has embarrassed the reigning premiers.

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Stadium needed for Tas AFL bid: McLachlan

AFL CEO GIllon McLachlan has indicated Tasmania's bid for inclusion in the league is contingent on the island state building a new stadium.

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AFL grand final to return to traditional time slot at MCG in win for fans

The AFL grand final will stick to its usual afternoon time slot at the MCG as the 2022 premiership flag decider returns to Melbourne in a win for traditionalists

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Afternoon AFL grand final returns for 2022

The AFL grand final will revert to its traditional 2.30pm opening bounce for the first decider held in Melbourne since 2019, in a win for people power.

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New CBA sees AFLW players receive 94 per cent pay rise with season set to start in August

The AFL and AFL Players Association have finally agreed on a collective bargaining agreement, with the upcoming AFLW season to begin in the last week of August this year.

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AFLW start date to be known within days

The starting date of the next AFLW season will be known within days, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says.

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