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From the Pocket: Carlton’s problem isn’t psychological or fitness – it’s competence and strategy

The qualities that made Michael Voss such a magnificent player and captain could be working against him as a coach and contributing to the Blues’ woes

The Guardian - AU

Oscar Allen gets his wings clipped as inept AFL allows money to talk louder than morals

When the player movement system encourages an ‘every man for himself’ mentality, making a player grovel because he took a meeting with a rival club shows deep insincerity by the AFL

The Guardian - AU

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

A review is under way at a major Australian stadium where security is being beefed up after two men allegedly smuggled firearms into a football match.

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Door ajar for 'fast-tracked' AFL stadium process

Tasmania's premier is seeking advice on alternative ways to progress the state's AFL stadium, after a report outlined cost blowouts and a tight time frame.

AAP

Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sport

The former forensic scientist was given a baptism of fire in her new role but says she has the skillset to tackle the combustible world of sport

The Guardian - AU

Stadium still the goal as report sinks boot into plan

Proponents of a waterfront stadium to host a new AFL team say they are committed to the project despite a report estimating it will cost much more to build.

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Former Richmond and Collingwood AFL star Andrew Krakouer dies aged 42

The West Australian, who played 137 AFL games between 2001 and 2013, died of a heart attack in Perth on Sunday

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Derby win keeps wolves from Dockers’ door as anxiety lifts around Fremantle

The Eagles were outclassed at a packed Optus Stadium as Caleb Serong’s good form in AFL western derbies continued

The Guardian - AU

Cheers and jeers, hugs and thugs: life as a sporting mascot is anything but predictable

From punches in the beak to inflatable hammer attacks, I’ve copped it every which way in my 19 years as ‘Hawka’

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Harley Reid needs time to grow up away from the glare of amateur psychologists

The much-hyped West Coast midfielder has made an indifferent start to his second AFL season, but scrutiny of the 19-year-old remains over the top

The Guardian - AU

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.

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North Melbourne finally have their day. Could it herald a successful era?

The Kangaroos thwarted the Demons at every point of Sunday’s game to bring a feelgood factor to the club

The Guardian - AU

AFL star loses three-year battle over speeding charge

Judges have knocked back a bid by a former AFL Brisbane Lions star to overturn his conviction for driving 40km/h over the limit.

AAP

From the Pocket: Carlton must catch up on the need for speed to restore their shaken belief

The Blues rely on ‘pounding the rock’ under coach Michael Voss but could learn much from how the most successful teams now play the game

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Ferocious, cheeky or ‘nightmare fuel’? Meet Rum’un, Tasmania’s new AFL mascot

Rum’un growls like Nosferatu and sports fur made from recycled school polo shirts, track pants and backpacks

The Guardian - AU

Western Bulldogs revive Footscray moniker for centenary game – and possibly beyond

The AFL club will revert to their old name to mark their centenary this week, as it explores reviving their traditional identity on an annual basis

The Guardian - AU

Believe the hype: dazzling debuts remind us the AFL future comes fast

Next crop of budding stars led by Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Levi Ashcroft make immediate impact while a prized Blues recruit is made to wait

The Guardian - AU

AFL blocks Cricket Australia bid to play Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval

Football code has rights to the premier venue from 15 March each year leaving South Australia to host domestic decider at Karen Rolton Oval

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The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Young Tigers are full of hope – but for every success story, there’s a cautionary tale

Sam Lalor will debut for Richmond in their AFL season opener against Carlton as the No 1 draft pick’s new club puts its faith in youth

The Guardian - AU

Finn Callaghan brings the heat as Giants put Collingwood into meltdown

Having knocked back the richest deal in AFL history, the young GWS midfielder announced himself as a future star in the 52-point demolition of Collingwood

The Guardian - AU

GWS Giants thrash Collingwood Magpies in AFL opening round – as it happened

Goal-by-goal report: Greater Western Sydney walloped Collingwood by 52-points in a round one thrashing that will have Magpies fans worried

The Guardian - AU

Hawthorn Hawks beat Sydney Swans in AFL 2025 season opener – as it happened

The Hawks booted the only three goals of the final term to defeat the Swans 14.12 (96) to 11.10 (76) at the SCG on Friday night

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We simulated the upcoming AFL season four different ways – here’s what was predicted

The 2025 AFL season is just around the corner and fans are pondering the big questions: who will play finals? Who will finish in the top four? Who’s getting the wooden spoon?

The Guardian - AU

Time for northern clubs to earn their keep as AFL seeks return on investment

The league has reason to hope GWS and Gold Coast can lay down a marker in non-traditional markets while Brisbane defend their crown in 2025

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: after an off-season clouded by tragedy, high farce and a cyclone, let the games begin

Trouble has followed the AFL and its clubs across the summer with the season to now launch with only two matches in Sydney this weekend

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