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Hobart's Macquarie Point stadium presents AFL with a harsh political reality – the negotiating table beckons
1 week ago

Hobart's Macquarie Point stadium presents AFL with a harsh political reality – the negotiating table beckons

ABC  

It was the power of Australia's biggest sporting organisation, against its smallest state. In early June 2022, then-AFL boss Gillon McLachlan and other "powerbrokers" visited Hobart to look at a few sites, including Macquarie Point. Until this moment, the Tasmanian government had wanted to build a new roofed stadium at the nearby Regatta Point — although it wasn't seen as …

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AFL Richmond Tiger Noah Balta charged with assault
1 week, 3 days ago

AFL Richmond Tiger Noah Balta charged with assault

ABC  

Richmond Tiger Noah Balta has been charged with assault by NSW Police following an alleged altercation on Monday, the club has said. The alleged incident led to a 27-year-old man being taken to Yarrawonga Hospital in a stable condition for "a laceration to his head", NSW Police said. "The Richmond Football Club can confirm that AFL player Noah Balta has …

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Young AFL lovers find a way to play the game in north WA's 40-degree heat
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Young AFL lovers find a way to play the game in north WA's 40-degree heat

ABC  

It's a hot and humid evening in the West Australian mining town of Newman and, like many regional towns during summer, the local swimming pool is a hive of activity. "It's a bit of a basketball, water polo, footy kind of game." "It's great for the kids to work on their handball skills," Mr Daily says. "There's so many kids …

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Five quick hits — AFL's star recruits making preseason impact, Lions send a 2025 warning
1 month, 1 week ago

Five quick hits — AFL's star recruits making preseason impact, Lions send a 2025 warning

ABC  

Preseason is underway for all 18 AFL clubs with new recruits already making their mark and the reigning champs firing off an early warning. "There's going to be talk about premiership hangovers and everything like that," veteran Lion Dayne Zorko said on Monday. Bolton adding X factor to Freo's flag push Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton is a "unique" weapon who …

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Tigers prospects Josue Briceño, Thayron Liranzo emerged as stars and friends in the AFL
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tigers prospects Josue Briceño, Thayron Liranzo emerged as stars and friends in the AFL

New York Times  

DETROIT — Josue Briceño and Thayron Liranzo spent nearly every waking moment together in the Arizona Fall League. “He’s a great guy, a great ballplayer,” Briceño said of Liranzo, speaking through an interpreter on a recent video call. I am a catcher.” Briceño said he paid close attention to Liranzo’s technique behind the plate in the fall league. After an …

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Gold Coast Suns take delisted Fremantle Docker in AFL rookie draft
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gold Coast Suns take delisted Fremantle Docker in AFL rookie draft

ABC  

Hawthorn veteran Jack Gunston has headlined a list of 14 players redrafted by their AFL clubs, while Gold Coast have pinched ruckman Max Knobel from under Fremantle's nose. But occasionally the move backfires, as Gold Coast famously found out the hard way in 2021 when North Melbourne snapped up delisted utility Hugh Greenwood as a free agent before the Suns …

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Arizona Fall League season in review: How Josue Briceño, Andrew Painter and others fared
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arizona Fall League season in review: How Josue Briceño, Andrew Painter and others fared

New York Times  

Five weeks ago, the Arizona Fall League kicked off and we previewed the prospect showcase by highlighting at least one player to watch from each organization. Other notable performer: Eriq Swan, RHP Although Swan’s ERA was 5.19 in 8 2/3 innings, he was considered one of the breakout stars on the pitching side this fall. Other notable performer: Landon Harper, …

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Rangers’ Josh Stephan opens eyes in hitter-friendly AFL as Rule 5 deadline looms
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rangers’ Josh Stephan opens eyes in hitter-friendly AFL as Rule 5 deadline looms

New York Times  

Your average Arizona Fall League pitcher has something to prove. Entering Saturday’s championship game between the Surprise Saguaros and the Salt River Rafters, his 20 innings pitched, across three starts and six total appearances, led the AFL while he also managed the second-lowest ERA and the third-lowest WHIP. Stephan’s AFL showing may not determine the Rangers’ plans for him, but …

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AFL draft 2024 club by club preview: Your team's picks and potential targets
1 month, 4 weeks ago

AFL draft 2024 club by club preview: Your team's picks and potential targets

ABC  

With the AFL draft only a week away, clubs are putting the finishing touches on their plans and circling some names on their whiteboards. Essendon Picks 28, 31, 40, 46, 53, 54, 65 The Bombers originally had pick nine in this year's draft, but traded out of that spot anticipating an early bid for their academy prospect Isaac Kako. North …

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North Melbourne takes 'home' AFL matches to Western Australia
1 month, 4 weeks ago

North Melbourne takes 'home' AFL matches to Western Australia

ABC  

North Melbourne has trumpeted securing its financial future after finalising a deal to play two "home" fixtures in Western Australia for each of the next three years. "This is a great outcome for the club in that we are able to bring two games back to our Melbourne heartland supporters while securing our financial future," Watt said in a statement …

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AFL legend's son drives American fans into a frenzy with an amazing act in gridiron game
1 month, 4 weeks ago

AFL legend's son drives American fans into a frenzy with an amazing act in gridiron game

Daily Mail  

American football commentators were left astounded by the son of AFL legend Dustin Fletcher as the 24-year-old punter from Victoria following his performance during a College Football match on Saturday. Son of AFL legend Dustin Fletcher, Mason, sent American commentators wild on Saturday with this huge hit West Virginia kick returner Preston Fox had dodged several defenders and charged up …

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AFL Gather Round 2025 fixture announced with Barossa Valley new ground for teams
2 months ago

AFL Gather Round 2025 fixture announced with Barossa Valley new ground for teams

ABC  

The fixture for next year's AFL Gather Round has been announced with two matches locked in at one of Australia's premier wine regions. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said Barossa Valley had been on the government's "vision board" since the concept of Gather Round was first conceived. AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said it was "exciting" to showcase another South Australian …

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Footy star Stephen Coniglio looks unrecognisable in confronting hospital photos as he endures the 'most difficult six weeks of my career'
2 months ago

Footy star Stephen Coniglio looks unrecognisable in confronting hospital photos as he endures the 'most difficult six weeks of my career'

Daily Mail  

Veteran is expected to be back training in December Including one to his face which had five fractures GWS Giants veteran Stephen Coniglio has shared a number of confronting photos from his hospital bed after enduring the 'most difficult six weeks' of his decorated footy career. Coniglio, 30, is recovering after two separate surgeries - including one to his face …

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Melbourne reaches settlement with ex-president Glen Bartlett, says no basis to 'false' Simon Goodwin drug use allegations
2 months ago

Melbourne reaches settlement with ex-president Glen Bartlett, says no basis to 'false' Simon Goodwin drug use allegations

ABC  

Melbourne has settled out of court with former president Glen Bartlett and said there was no basis for drug use allegations against coach Simon Goodwin. The bizarre three-year run of controversy leaving Melbourne's premiership window hanging by a thread Photo shows The Melbourne AFL coach looks on during a match at Adelaide Oval. Since winning the AFL premiership in 2021, …

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Bomber Bess Keaney thought her AFLW dream had passed her by, but expansion helped unearth her talent
2 months ago

Bomber Bess Keaney thought her AFLW dream had passed her by, but expansion helped unearth her talent

ABC  

Essendon's Bess Keaney thought her AFLW dream had passed her by. Expansion helped to unearth overlooked talent Keaney's success at Essendon makes a compelling case against the argument that AFLW expanded too soon. "I think there's a certain amount of talent that comes through the under 18 pathway each year, and there's obviously a limit to that," Keaney said. Becoming …

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AFL finally gives in and agrees to change Grand Final schedule in huge move to 'increase exposure'
2 months ago

AFL finally gives in and agrees to change Grand Final schedule in huge move to 'increase exposure'

Daily Mail  

A night grand final will be held for the first time in AFLW history in a ruling by the league commission that could also push the men's decider under lights next year. Kane said the AFLW had the chance to 'do things differently' to the AFL when it came to its grand final time, but when asked whether the men's …

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Dakota Davidson latest AFLW player to be target of abuse this season
2 months ago

Dakota Davidson latest AFLW player to be target of abuse this season

ABC  

Former player and commentator Kate McCarthy has said "enough is enough" after another AFLW player was the subject of targeted abuse over the weekend. An incident of crowd abuse involving Brisbane star goal-kicker Dakota Davidson on Sunday during the Lions' win over St Kilda was referred to the AFL Integrity Unit, which is now investigating the matter. Dakota Davidson says …

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The Aussie WAGs clinging to their ex-husbands' fame by refusing to drop their names... after Phoebe Burgess is urged to return to her maiden name
2 months, 1 week ago

The Aussie WAGs clinging to their ex-husbands' fame by refusing to drop their names... after Phoebe Burgess is urged to return to her maiden name

Daily Mail  

Jana Hocking recently advised Phoebe Burgess to drop ex-husband Sam Burgess' surname. Phoebe Burgess, ex-wife of the newly remarried NRL star Sam Burgess, isn't the only Aussie WAG who has kept her famous last name long after separation Nadia Bartel The Henne fashion brand founder and ex-wife of AFL star Jimmy Bartel is another WAG who has kept her married …

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As the AFLW goes through growing pains, one of its champion players shares ways the league could be improved
2 months, 1 week ago

As the AFLW goes through growing pains, one of its champion players shares ways the league could be improved

ABC  

When North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney was growing up in country Victoria, she didn't have a choice but to play sport. "When I first started playing, there's no way that I ever thought that I would be an AFL player," Kearney said. "He realised that it's actually the lighter ball that's doing it," Kearney said, adding that she'd love …

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Aussie star unrecognisable as they dress up as AFL player Bailey Smith for Halloween
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aussie star unrecognisable as they dress up as AFL player Bailey Smith for Halloween

Daily Mail  

Courtney Act looked unrecognisable after she transformed into AFL star Bailey Smith for Halloween over the weekend. Courtney Act looked unrecognisable after she transformed into AFL star Bailey Smith for Halloween over the weekend Courtney also wore a wig which resembled Smith's iconic mullet and a moustache. The real Bailey Smith is pictured right 'You win Halloween 2024,' another person …

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Bombshell claims major AFL club 'made light' of domestic violence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombshell claims major AFL club 'made light' of domestic violence

Daily Mail  

A former Married At First Sight star has called out a major AFL club for allegedly turning a blind eye to players mocking domestic violence and says the league must hold men accountable. Married At First Sight star Lauren Dunn has called out a major AFL club for allegedly turning a blind eye to players mocking domestic violence and says …

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Women in the AFL left hurt and disappointed in wake of GWS costume scandal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Women in the AFL left hurt and disappointed in wake of GWS costume scandal

ABC  

Women who work within the AFL community and fans of the game are left feeling hurt and angered by the fallout of the GWS post-season function saga, while many have been targeted online after speaking out against the behaviour. More than a dozen current and former GWS players were handed sanctions by the AFL on Thursday for their behaviour at …

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GWS Giants players have let the club down with costume skits
2 months, 3 weeks ago

GWS Giants players have let the club down with costume skits

ABC  

The Greater Western Sydney Giants have always had to go above and beyond to make a mark in rugby league heartland. The AFL punishes 13 current and former GWS players after investigating allegations of inappropriate behaviour, which included simulated "acts on a sex doll". But the entire club is now in disgrace and the good blokes persona the Giants have …

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Footy great Dane Swan calls for someone to be JAILED over AFL team's scandalous Wacky Wednesday party - and he's NOT talking about the players
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Footy great Dane Swan calls for someone to be JAILED over AFL team's scandalous Wacky Wednesday party - and he's NOT talking about the players

Daily Mail  

Dane Swan has claimed that an individual who made a complaint against multiple GWS Giants players following their 'Wacky Wednesday' party 'deserves jail time'. Daily Mail Australia does not assert that any of the stars in the above photo were involved in any wrongdoing Dane Swan has claimed that an individual who made a complaint against multiple GWS Giants players …

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