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Where will the money come from? After World Cup euphoria, Australian football confronts harsh reality

With less money to be earned through TV deals than rival codes, grassroots football is increasingly funded through sky-high registration fees that lock out disadvantaged families

The Guardian - AU

Fan protests begin as Roar beat Jets

Brisbane Roar have secured a late 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets in the ALM as supporters began protests against the sale of the grand final hosting rights.

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Thunder collapse to lowest-ever BBL score

The Sydney Thunder have collapsed in historic fashion, managing only 15 runs in their BBL loss to the Adelaide Strikers.

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AFL rivals didn't tempt Dogs' Beveridge

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was linked to rival AFL clubs this year but rejected their interest to sign a two-year extension at Whitten Oval.

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Matildas star Gorry back for Roar in ALW

Brisbane will welcome the guidance and nous of Matildas star Katrina Gorry when she returns in the A-League Women clash with Western Sydney.

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Body burning killer 'utterly remorseless'

After shooting and killing Maddison Parrott at point blank range, Nicholas Cross burnt her body to cover his tracks but he maintains his innocence.

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Coach Beveridge re-signs with Bulldogs

The Western Bulldogs are sticking with 2016 premiership coach Luke Beveridge, signing the 52-year-old to a deal that will keep him at the club until 2025.

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Fired up Cripps set for big AFL season

The post-Brownlow blues that affected Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines this time last year have not yet troubled Carlton's medal winner Patrick Cripps.

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Heppell not tied to Bombers AFL captaincy

Dyson Heppell is happy to hand over the Essendon captaincy as soon as next season if the AFL club decides on a new-look leadership group.

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AFL won't change Brownlow voting process

The AFL will not alter its Brownlow Medal voting procedure, despite calls for it to be taken out of the hands of umpires after this year's betting scandal.

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Barilaro to wait nine months for hearing

John Barilaro has a nine-month wait ahead before a court will hear allegations he assaulted a cameraman as he faced scrutiny over an overseas trade role.

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Scott won't entertain Bombers finals talk

Essendon coach Brad Scott won't be distracted by early AFL finals expectations as he looks to bed down a new game plan with his developing playing group.

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Hoffman urges fans to stick by team as supporters plan to join protest over sale of A-League grand final to Sydney

"All you can hope for is that your fans are with you in every moment of the game."

Newcastle Herald

Ex-captain Vandenberg quits Hawthorn board

The appointment of Andy Gowers as Hawthorn's new president has led to Richie Vandenberg quitting his role as the AFL club's football director.

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Ali Rachid Ammoun was on parole for the attempted murder of his ex-wife when he fired shots at Canberra Airport

Ali Rachid Ammoun pleads guilty to firing a revolver inside the Canberra Airport in August. His plea means details of his attempted murder conviction can now be reported.

ABC News

Two teenagers charged over fatal stabbing of Hashim Mohamed in St Kilda

The two boys — 16-year-old and a 17-year-old — were taken into custody during early-morning raids in Melbourne's north-west.

The Guardian - AU

Jeff Kennett departs Hawthorn with fractured AFL club in need of healing

Kennett’s achievements as president were not insignificant but the task facing his successor Andy Gowers is enormous

AAP

Gowers wins Hawthorn AFL presidency

Andy Gowers' push for change at Hawthorn has delivered him the AFL club's presidency ahead of Jeff Kennett's anointed successor Peter Nankivell.

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Gold Coast's Matt Rowell inks new AFL deal

Former No.1 draft pick Matt Rowell has committed to Gold Coast until the end of the 2025 AFL season by signing a two-year contract extension with the club.

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Scott Pendlebury steps down as Collingwood's longest-serving AFL captain ahead of 2023 season

After a club record 206 matches in charge, Scott Pendlebury hands over captaincy duties at the Magpies ahead of the 2023 AFL season.

AAP

Pendlebury steps down as Pies' skipper

Record-breaking Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury has stepped down from the skipper's role ahead of what could be the final season of his decorated career.

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Tasmania cops 'crap' AFL fixtures for 2023 as wait for state's own team drags into the new year

The AFL's decision to schedule a series of eight potentially low-drawing matches for Tasmania in 2023 has been described as "crap" by a former premier, as talks over the state's own licence drag on.

AAP

Chidiac magic as Victory beat Perth in ALW

Alex Chidiac's brilliant goal direct from a corner and Melina Ayres' brace have led Melbourne Victory to a 3-0 A-League Women win over a 10-woman Perth Glory.

ABC News

Online-gambling addiction inquiry reveals disturbing stories

Three years ago, Mark Kempster was in the grip of a mobile-phone betting addiction that cost him $100,000 and almost destroyed his life. Now he's telling a government inquiry about the predatory tactics being used to try to lure him back.

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Blues, Lions given prime AFL fixture slots

Carlton will feature in at least seven Thursday and Friday night matches during the 2023 AFL season, after the league locked in the first 15 rounds.

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