Is the AI boom a bubble waiting to pop? Here’s what history says “At some point the infrastructure build may exceed what the economy will need over a short period of time.” Fortune · Jan 4
Snicko lacks consistency: Australian skipper Australian captain Pat Cummins has joined a chorus of discontent over Snicko technology after a series of Ashes controversies. AAP · Dec 21, 2025
'Careers are on the line': cricket union blasts Snicko The boss of the Australian Cricketers' Association is demanding an urgent review into failing Snicko technology, warning careers are at risk. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Australian women’s cricketers exceed $1m in earnings – with more riches on the horizon Five of Australia’s all-conquering team have surged through the threshold of $1m annual earnings The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025
Queensland coach called out for 'no play, no pay' views Queensland coach Johan Botha believes players aren't doing enough to get back from injuries, leading to a rebuke from the Australian Cricketers' Association. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
AFL Star Bailey Smith Receives A Warning After Making Nose Beers Jokes On Instagram Geelong Cats midfielder Bailey Smith has copped a warning from the AFL over a social media joke about 'nose beers'. Pedestrian.tv · May 28, 2025
AFL admit 'failed' process in umpire debacle Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion. AAP · May 14, 2025
Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed that Richmond defender Noah Balta can return to playing during Gather Round as he awaits his assault sentencing. AAP · Apr 9, 2025
New ACA boss says international cricket 'in trouble' Incoming Australian Cricketers' Association chief executive Paul Marsh believes international cricket needs to have dedicated windows like soccer. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Balta has right to play before assault sentence: Marsh Noah Balta is awaiting his sentencing for assault but after he completed a club suspension, AFLPA chief Paul Marsh believes he has a right to play for Richmond. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Allen shows AFL can't handle NRL-style moves: Marsh Outgoing AFLPA boss Paul Marsh says the fallout from Oscar Allen's meeting with Sam Mitchell shows there is no incentive for players to announce moves early. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Mental health still footballers' big issue: AFLPA boss Outgoing AFLPA chief Paul Marsh is proud of the developments in the mental health space at AFL clubs but warns the scrutiny on players is only growing. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Finlayson says gay slur ban comments are misconstrued After being banned for a homophobic slur against an opponent, Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments venting frustration were aimed at himself. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
AFL chair backs 'strong stance' on Finlayson, Clarkson The AFL sent a "very strong signal" in its response to homophobic comments made by Jeremy Finlayson and Alastair Clarkson, the league's chairman insists. AAP · Apr 15, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2024 ‘Incredibly small’ number of AFL players pulled from games for positive drug tests, union says AFLPA head Paul Marsh says speculation missing the mark, while Sport Integrity Australia is now assessing allegations by MP Andrew Wilkie
AAP · Mar 28, 2024 Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn's Mitchell Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.
AAP · Jul 17, 2023 AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023 AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2023 ‘Culture of silence’: AFL and AFLW players fearful of speaking out on racism, report finds Players Association report found there is still often a lack of clear or fair process for dealing with human rights issues
Liverpool Echo · Oct 5, 2022 Gas blast that killed boy, 2, caused by 'neighbour from hell' Two homes were flattened after Darren Greenham cut a copper pipe to sell for scrap metal
ABC News · Sep 30, 2022 Hawthorn AFL football club president Jeff Kennett addresses racism review in letter to members Club president Jeff Kennett has written to Hawthorn members to reassure them the club will cooperate with the AFL's investigation into historic racism allegations, but also to express disappointment that club figures were publicly named.
ABC News · Sep 29, 2022 AFLPA report shows AFLW players are doing unpaid overtime and lack access to key resources The report, undertaken earlier this year, showed AFLW players had lower levels of satisfaction with all measures of workplace culture compared to AFL men's players.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2022 AFL Players’ Association backs calls for club-by-club review in wake of Hawthorn racism allegations Players’ association says league ‘has an issue with the treatment of First Nations and multicultural players’
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 11, 2022 AFL Player Bailey Smith Has Apologised For Leaked Pics Of Him W/ An ‘Illicit Substance’ "I know I have obligations beyond myself, not just contractually – but in terms of the example I set through the decisions I make, and I will be better."
ABC News · May 19, 2022 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.
ABC News · Apr 12, 2022 These are the AFLW's five biggest issues, as told to The W with Sharni and Sam From full-time status to club access, an image has emerged of the AFLW's biggest issues after the 15 weeks of conversations on The W with Sharni and Sam podcast.