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Fagan farewell? How 'immortal' coach transformed Lions

Brisbane icon Jonathan Brown has described Chris Fagan as an immortal as the AFL club's captain and chairman confront the prospect of their coach departing.

AAP · Sep 27

AFL umpire felt 'threatened, intimidated' by Hawks duo

AFL umpire Hayden Meyer says he felt threatened and intimidated when a pair of Hawthorn stars confronted him after a thrilling preliminary final at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 23

AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal

AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind.

AAP · Sep 16

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'Sleepless nights' for McRae about resting Magpies

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed the availability of several Magpies stars for their clash with the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Aug 19

Double AFL draws mean round 24 will not be so wild

The new wildcard round was supposed to create more games of consequence at the end of the AFL regular season, but the top 10 is set in stone.

AAP · Aug 17

'Different week': Bulldogs close in on wildcard spot

The Western Bulldogs can lock in a wildcard spot, at least, if they beat North Melbourne and coach Luke Beveridge wants them to embrace the pressure.

AAP · Aug 5

'A stretch': Coaches speak on AFL's controversial memo

The AFL has warned clubs they risk being sanctioned should they rest players in round 24, but several coaches say they won't be paying attention to the memo.

AAP · Aug 4

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AFL:Kangaroos address Curtis ban, Simpkin controversies

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has filled in for coach Alastair Clarkson to speak about Paul Curtis' suspension and Jy Simpkin's fiery comments.

AAP · Jun 19

Kangaroos address Curtis ban, Simpkin controversies

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has filled in for coach Alastair Clarkson to speak about Paul Curtis' suspension and Jy Simpkin's fiery comments.

AAP · Jun 19

Gold Coast slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact

The AFL has handed down a fine to Gold Coast after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.

AAP · Jun 17

AFL:'Horrible loser': contrite Hardwick put on AFL notice

The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.

AAP · Jun 15

AFL:Suns face AFL heat on two fronts after Cats loss

The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.

AAP · Jun 15

'Horrible loser': contrite Hardwick put on AFL notice

The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.

AAP · Jun 15

AFL confirms Devils' full list concessions

The AFL has confirmed a suite of list concessions for Tasmania's entry to the league, including access to local talent and father-son prospects.

AAP · May 19

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AAP · May 1

Suns' Hardwick fires up over AFL draft changes

The AFL has again come under fire over its contentious changes to the draft system, this time from disgruntled Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29

From the Pocket: The AFL’s deference to technology only creates more doubt and uncertainty

Disillusionment with the way the AFL is being run has reached boiling point after a round blighted by interminable delays, rewinds and inconsistencies

AAP · Apr 29

AFL defends draft changes, 'furious' clubs hit out

The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.

AAP · Apr 27

AFL reviewing Carlton report on Hollands' health dramas

AFL football department boss Greg Swann says there's no rush on how long it takes to review the Carlton report on Elijah Hollands.

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AAP · Apr 27

'Hasn't been the best week': AFL changes ARC system

Two ARC incidents on Sunday continued a bad run for the AFL, which is reeling from last week's Lance Collard and Zac Butters controversies.

AAP · Mar 4

New AFL chairman vows 'no hubris or arrogance'

The AFL's latest chairman wants to build a greater connection between the league and its clubs and has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the game's past hierarchy.

AAP · Mar 3

'Not lost on us': Dillon oversees plenty of AFL change

While the AFL remains a strong code, the last few months have not been smooth and they need to have their house in better order.

AAP · Feb 27

AFL to 'have a chat' after ruck loophole exposed

The AFL didn't anticipate players exposing the new ruck rule in the manner Sydney's Brodie Grundy was able to in the practice match against GWS.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25

From the Pocket: Charlie Curnow was let off too easily for jumping ship

The key forward never quite delivered on the promise or hype at Carlton and in the long term the Blues will be better off without his gravitational draw

AAP · Feb 9

'Old soup': AFL footy boss brushes off speculation

A key AFL appointment says speculation about problems in his department are frustrating and it's a function of people not having any games to discuss.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Rule changes to shorten AFL games, cut time-wasting

Seven rules changes, including last disposal out of bounds between the arcs, could shorten games from the start of the 2026 AFL season.

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