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Former AFL player Shaun Smith unimpressed by league response to concussion researcher's plagiarism

Former Demons and Kangaroos star Shaun Smith received a payout over repeated concussions during his career, so he was naturally invested in the AFL's research into concussion. Finding out some of it was plagiarised leaves him feeling like "it was a complete waste of time".

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Clarkson welcomes investigation details

Alastair Clarkson has welcomed the AFL releasing the terms of reference for the independent investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn.

AAP

Zach Tuohy commits to Geelong for another season as he eyes Jim Stynes record

He is currently enjoying his first visit home since before the pandemic and has been afforded a hero’s welcome in Portlaoise following his Premiership success.

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Bombers say football program lacked unity

Essendon have released more details of the review into the troubled AFL club, acknowledging the players lack fitness and the football department lacks unity.

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Veteran trio re-sign for Geelong in AFL

Geelong's veteran trio of Tom Hawkins, Isaac Smith and Zach Tuohy have signed fresh one-year deals to extend their decorated AFL careers next season.

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Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda as coach 11 years after leaving for Fremantle

It's been 11 years since Ross Lyon left for Fremantle, now St Kilda tells members that he is returning to the club as coach.

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'Emotional' Ross Lyon back at St Kilda

Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.

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Saints set to confirm Ross Lyon's return

Ross Lyon is expected to sign a three-year deal with St Kilda to return as senior coach, with confirmation imminent from the AFL club.

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Hard work key for Saints' King under Lyon

Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw credits Ross Lyon for helping him become an elite AFL player, and he hopes the veteran coach is appointed at St Kilda.

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Hawthorn review could go ahead without First Nations families' participation, lawyer says

The lawyer representing a First Nations family who allege mistreatment by Hawthorn, says their "traumatised" clients may not participate in the AFL's independent investigation.

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Saints reunion tugs at Ross Lyon's heart

Ross Lyon is "very close" to formally rejoining St Kilda as senior coach, 11 years after his shock departure from the AFL club.

AAP

AFL releases terms of reference for investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and families

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and their families must give "due process and natural justice to those who have made claims and those against whom allegations have been made".

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AFL releases Hawthorn racism inquiry terms

The AFL has given a projected December finish for the investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn, with mediation included if needed.

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St Kilda move closer to Lyon AFL reunion

St Kilda are moving closer to bringing Ross Lyon back as coach, 11 years after he dramatically walked out on the AFL club for Fremantle.

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Saints meet with Lyon in AFL coach hunt

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat and CEO Simon Lethlean have stepped up their search for a new AFL coach, meeting with Ross Lyon.

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Ex-Hawk Anderson axed by Kangaroos

Jed Anderson, Atu Bosenavulagi, Kayne Turner and Josh Walker have all been cut from North Melbourne's primary AFL list ahead of the national draft.

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Gray back at Port in list management role

Robbie Gray will return to Port Adelaide two months after retiring and begin a role in the club's list management and recruitment team.

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Dogs cut 'heart and soul' veteran Wallis

Mitch Wallis' AFL career could be over after the father-son recruit was axed by the Western Bulldogs after 162 games over 12 seasons with the club.

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Dogs AFL recruit Lobb 'on outer' at Freo

Rory Lobb wanted out of Fremantle for 18 months and was not sure of maintaining his career-best AFL form next year if the Dockers had made him stay.

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Hawks coach defends his AFL rebuild

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says trading out established stars Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara is part of his strategic long-term plan for his AFL club.

AAP

Roos suffering AFL racism damage: Hood

North Melbourne president Sonja Hood says her club is suffering damage from the AFL racism row involving new coach Alastair Clarkson.

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St Kilda sack Brett Ratten as cycle of mediocrity continues at AFL club

The coach’s dismissal caught most analysts off guard although the least surprised was likely a supporter base at its wits end

ABC News

Brett Ratten sacked by St Kilda as AFL club enters coaching market once again

St Kilda is in the market for a new coach once again after Brett Ratten is let go after just three full seasons in charge of the AFL club.

ABC News

Jaeger O'Meara targeting AFL finals, flags with Fremantle after tearful Hawthorn farewell

A "crazy" week saw Jaeger O'Meara agree to leave Hawthorn and join Fremantle in one of the surprises of the AFL trade period. Now he's excited about helping the Dockers challenge for a premiership.

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Saints sack Ratten, regret deal extension

St Kilda president Andrew Bassett has ruthlessly sacked Brett Ratten, saying he regrets reappointing the AFL coach three months ago.

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