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AFL to plough funds into addressing racism as league grapples with Indigenous drop-off

The AFL will divert around $300,000 from Indigenous guernsey sales towards initiatives designed to address culturally unsafe environments and racism

The Guardian - AU · May 11

AFL scratching its head on decline in Indigenous participation as weight of history takes toll

The league, clubs and AFLPA need to be more consolidated on why the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s players has dropped

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27

Freo hail skipper's heroics in thrilling win over Port

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has kicked the match-winning goal with less than a minute left to sink Port Adelaide by six points.

AAP · Aug 9, 2025

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Hawthorn forward to make long-awaited AFL return

After 378 days sidelined by a serious knee injury, Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis is finally back for the Hawks' battle with Port Adelaide on Saturday.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

Port pleased with Boak's form as big call looms

Port Adelaide's Travis Boak is showing strong form in his AFL return, with no indication yet from the player or club about whether he will go on next season.

AAP · Jul 15, 2025

I do hold a bit of blame: Port star who almost quit

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has revealed he almost walked away from the AFL a few months ago but played on to inspire the next Indigenous generation.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

Power guns fire in pressure-relieving win over Giants

With coach Ken Hinkley under the pump, Port Adelaide have fought out a 16-point win over GWS in Canberra to snap a four-game losing run.

AAP · Jun 7, 2025

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'Everything happens for a reason': Rioli ahead of 100th

After two major controversies this season, Port Adelaide's Indigenous forward Willie Rioli will reach 100 AFL games in the Sir Doug Nicholls round.

AAP · May 23, 2025

Port coach moves to defuse Rioli row with Bulldogs

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has moved to ease tensions with his Western Bulldogs counterpart Luke Beveridge over the Willie Rioli case.

AAP · May 17, 2025

Port suffer 'short-term memory' loss, says Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his side sometimes suffers "short-term memory loss" as they prepare to host Geelong at Adelaide Oval.

AAP · May 16, 2025

Bulldogs coach fires back at Koch's sledging accusation

Luke Beveridge has hit back at Port Adelaide chairman David Koch's suggestion that Western Bulldogs players had gone too far in their sledging of Willie Rioli.

AAP · May 16, 2025

Rioli case could be AFL racism watershed: Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there has been a positive from the Willie Rioli case as the wider AFL shines a spotlight on racism in the sport.

AAP · May 14, 2025

AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case.

AAP · May 13, 2025

Power prepare for Rioli's return and Cats chat

Willie Rioli will most likely return to the AFL this Saturday and Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says the forward knows what might be coming.

AAP · May 12, 2025

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AAP · May 11, 2025

Rioli watch continues as Suns defend Top End record

Port Adelaide star Willie Rioli's immediate playing future is in the spotlight, as in-form finals contenders Gold Coast and Adelaide face big tests in Round 10.

AAP · May 10, 2025

Port missed Rioli in narrow loss to Crows: Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says suspended forward Willie Rioli would have been handy in a five-point loss to Adelaide.

AAP · May 10, 2025

Rioli threats saga no distraction as Cats face Giants

Willie Rioli's fiery exchange with Brad Close has been in the spotlight this week but Geelong insist it has not been a distraction ahead of the clash with GWS.

AAP · May 9, 2025

'Go and do it': Heat on Port in Showdown cauldron

Port Adelaide have a strong recent record of bouncing back from drubbings and are under pressure to respond again when they take on cross-town rivals Adelaide.

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AAP · May 9, 2025

Hinkley warns rivals about targeting Power star Rioli

Ken Hinkley can't say when Willie Rioli will play again but has warned rivals not to target the Port Adelaide forward on his AFL return.

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2025

AFL invite backlash as they make it up as they go with Willie Rioli case

Inconsistency at head office has resulted in a tedious, toxic, utterly avoidable mess. The whole thing could have been handled so much better

AAP · May 8, 2025

Power say racism is 'persistent' after AFL bans Rioli

Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli pulled out of the Showdown following a week of allegations of threats made against rival players, then he was suspended.

AAP · May 7, 2025

AFL still pondering sanctions for Rioli over threats

Willie Rioli has been interviewed by the AFL after two more reports emerged about the Port Adelaide forward allegedly threatening rival players.

AAP · May 6, 2025

Bulldogs' Dale keen to move on from Rioli saga

The Western Bulldogs have refused to weigh in to the Willie Rioli drama after the Port Adelaide forward sent a threatening message about defender Bailey Dale.

AAP · May 5, 2025

Port's Rioli apologises for message to Bulldogs player

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has apologised and the AFL will take no further action after his message to a Western Bulldogs player caused a stir.

AAP · May 3, 2025

English lesson for Port as Dogs strike gold in Ballarat

No.1 ruckman Tim English was a dominant force for the Western Bulldogs in their huge win over Port Adelaide, as Marcus Bontempelli also shone in Ballarat.

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