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Port's Finlayson 'cut deeply' over his homophobic slur

Coach Ken Hinkley says Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has been deeply affected after he made a homophobic slur that resulted in a three-game ban.

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Cats open-minded on Tarryn Thomas lifeline: coach

Sacked North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas could re-launch his career with Geelong, with coach Chris Scott saying the Cats would remain "open-minded".

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Bulldogs back Naughton, stalwart Daniel dropped

Aaron Naughton has only kicked four majors in as many AFL games but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the player's influence goes way beyond goals.

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Jeremy Finlayson’s AFL ban could herald new era for footy after years of inaction

It’s long been unclear where the line was on homophobia. Things are changing – but the sport was miles behind to begin with

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Gulden rejects 10-year rival deal, re-signs with Swans

Exciting young midfielder Errol Gulden has knocked back a 10-year offer from a rival AFL club and has signed a four-year extension with Sydney.

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Roberts calls for more LGBTQI education in AFL

Openly gay former rugby league great Ian Roberts believes the AFL should introduce more educational programs to help stamp out homophobia.

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Afternoon Update: Penny Wong’s comments spark debate; AFL player suspended over homophobic slur; and an instant coffee taste test

Foreign minister clarifies Australian government has not made a decision on recognising Palestinian statehood

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Tasmania's new Labor leader admits party has to change

New Tasmanian Labor leader Dean Winter says the party needs to do a better job of listening to voters after its fourth-straight election defeat.

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Port's Finlayson suspended for homophobic slur

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson will sit out three games after being suspended for making a homophobic remark in an AFL clash against Essendon.

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Dockers move on from drama, switch focus to Power test

Fremantle have put last week's dramatic defeat to Carlton behind them as they prepare for a tough test against red-hot Port Adelaide in round five.

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Demons continue to work with Pickett after another ban

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Kysaiah Pickett has already been working on his pressuring technique after receiving a third ban in 12 months.

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Things to do in Canberra this weekend

Scoop on Netflix, RBG at the Playhouse and an AFL blockbuster are on.

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Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson's homophobic slur

As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.

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Neale flags triple-threat test against AFL's 'big boys'

Lachie Neale's Brisbane Lions have returned to winning ways ahead of a stern three-week stretch against the AFL's form sides.

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Coaches back AFL reviews in search for correct calls

Richmond's Adem Yze and Hawthorn's Sam Mitchell have backed the AFL score review system amid growing criticism over the frequency with which it is being used.

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Rich AFL wisdom gives Dolphins half Katoa a kick-along

In-form Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa is seeking the perfect kicking game against Brisbane, and a former Brisbane Lions maestro is helping him with that goal.

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Demons to challenge Pickett suspension at AFL tribunal

Melbourne will head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's one-match ban, while Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty's suspension.

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Fit-again Lion Answerth gets kick out of injury woes

Noah Answerth used his time in rehabilitation to strip back a kicking technique the Brisbane Lions defender figured was the weakness costing him an AFL spot.

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AFL mulls punishment for Finlayson's homophobic slur

As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, a previous sanction for Alastair Clarkson is unlikely to be used as a reference.

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Morning Mail: $10m fines mooted for supermarkets; Israel withdraws from southern Gaza; fears over rooming house boom

Supermarkets report recommends mandatory code apply to all chains with annual revenues of more than $5bn, which includes Coles, Woolworths and Aldi

The Guardian - AU

Carlton’s Gather Round heist sparks howls of derision from AFL’s conspiracy theorists

A controversial Carlton-Fremantle clash lit up an Adelaide festival of football that showcased some sublime talent and a few potty mouths

AAP

SA shines again as AFL's Gather Round goes bigger

Gather Round was bigger and better in 2024 than the original edition, as the two local teams experienced contrasting fortunes in front of big crowds.

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Premier says SA must be 'vigilant' to keep Gather Round

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says the secret is out about the success of the AFL's Gather Round in and around Adelaide.

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Fogarty given one-match AFL ban for Fyfe strike

Carlton player Lachie Fogarty will miss his side's round-five clash with Adelaide after being banned for one match for striking Fremantle's Nat Fyfe.

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Finlayson apologises for homophobic slur in AFL game

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson is under AFL investigation and has apologised for making a homophobic comment to an Essendon player.

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