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Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld

A man abused by a Bulldogs volunteer as a child has had his almost-$6 million payout from the AFL club more than halved, but his lawyers say it is still a win.

AAP

Matildas bring difficult year to an end with uplifting win and sense of revival

A 6-0 thumping of Taiwan brought some life back to a dressing room that has felt funereal at times since the Olympics

The Guardian - AU

Clement makes Tavernier admission as he offers major injury update

Philippe Clement is confident James Tavernier is reaping the rewards of Rangers rotation - even if the Ibrox captain is not happy about it.

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Harassment charge dropped against ex-AFL player

Ex-North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas has walked free from court on a good behaviour bond after a harassment charge against him was withdrawn.

AAP

Tasmania's AFL club picks high performance centre site

The site for the Tasmanian AFL club's high performance centre has shifted because of cost and building timeline risks with the preferred option.

AAP

St Mirren tactical explainer: Two 10s and a pendulum-system defence

I recall recently turning to a colleague and suggesting if St Mirren started with a back four against St Johnstone then it could be a long afternoon.

The National (Scotland)

The Adelaide Crows AFL logo backlash is a little unfair

Yes, the new design is retro – but that's the point.

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Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine saga

Demons player banned from playing Australian rules football until 2028 after returning positive test following a game in 2023

The Guardian - AU

'Recent threats': Thorpe's alleged attacker in court

A woman who allegedly left Lidia Thorpe with serious nerve and spinal injuries in an assault outside the MCG has faced court virtually due to "recent threats".

AAP

Eddie Howe tells Newcastle stars to earn new deals by ending trophy drought

Anthony Gordon this week signed a new long-term contract.

The Independent UK

Jokes about sexual assault and violence cross a line and the AFL had to take a stand where teammates should have

Violence against women and children is a national emergency – men can either turn a blind eye or do their bit to make our society safer

The Guardian - AU

Sex dolls and ‘Diddy’ costumes: the latest AFL drama shows Australian sport still can’t eradicate misogyny

Disturbing details emerged this week about AFL men’s football team GWS’ end-of-year event, themed “controversial couples”.

The Conversation

AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse

Champion footballer Carl Ditterich, who played 285 VFL games across the 1960s and '70s, will stand trial accused of sexually abusing a girl almost 40 years ago.

AAP

AFL bans six Giants players amid sanctions for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour at post-season party

Josh Fahey suspended for four matches and five players to miss two games, while Toby Greene is among players fined $5,000 each

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A-League Men season kicks off with return of star power to herald another new dawn

After a year of crises and chaos there is hope that marquee signings and re-emergence of powerhouse clubs can turn the spotlight back onto football

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Hawthorn denies meeting took place with AFL player over terminating partner’s pregnancy, court documents show

Court documents show AFL club’s strong denial of allegations filed by three Indigenous former players – Carl Peterson, Cyril Rioli and Jermaine Miller-Lewis – their partners and a former employee

AAP

Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

The Guardian - AU

The AFL and NRL are pushing aside gambling harm to profit at their fans’ expense

I met Anthony Albanese last week to talk about this urgent issue. But I fear he is seeing only what he wants to see

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The Guardian - AU

Sorry, Sydney, I think it’s my fault you lost the AFL grand final

Was my football-mad family having breakfast with me the flap of the butterfly’s wing that cursed the Swans’ chances?

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane bury their AFL demons as stubborn optimism turns into unbridled joy

Lions had to overcome pain of grand final defeat last year and go the long way through this finals series to claim a first premiership under coach Chris Fagan

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Swans fans’ high hopes soon turn sour as Brisbane Lions roar to victory

‘Painful to watch’: Swans fans feel ‘lost’ after team suffers devastating defeat, once again

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane Lions crush Sydney Swans by 60 points in grand final to win fourth AFL flag

The Brisbane Lions ran rampant at the SCG to win by 60 points and add a fourth premiership to their honours list

The Guardian - AU

AFL grand final 2024: Brisbane Lions defeat Sydney Swans – as it happened

The Lions won their first premiership in 21 years after thumping the Swans 18.12 (120) to 9.6 (60) at the MCG

The Guardian - AU

AFL fans make pilgrimage to Melbourne as grand final excitement reaches fever pitch

Two out-of-state teams return to their roots for this year’s ultimate match-up – and many of their supporters have followed

The Conversation

What are the 10 greatest upsets in VFL/AFL grand final history?

The Brisbane Lions are the underdogs for Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney.

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