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'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp

The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.

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Former Brisbane Lion Leigh Ryswyk becomes first AFL player to come out as gay

Forty-one-year-old – who played one game for the Lions before becoming SANFL star – comes out publicly on radio show GayFL

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Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

A waterfront precinct, which includes a new $1.13 billion roofed AFL stadium, has passed a federal funding approval milestone.

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Ex-Brisbane Lions Player Leigh Ryswyk Becomes The First AFL Player To Publicly Come Out As Gay

Mitch Brown, AJ Ogilvy and more athletes have congratulated the AFL star after his landmark announcement.

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'Like grand final': Melbourne readies for NFL clash

The first NFL regular-season clash in Australia has been locked in, and former NFL and AFL star Ben Graham has compared the occasion to the AFL grand final.

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Max Gawn: ‘If I didn’t like walking to a cafe and talking footy, I probably wouldn’t have a beard’

The cycling-obsessed, bar-owning footy advocate on flying under the radar, the perils of social media and his search for a ‘healthy balance’ in life

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From the Pocket: Essendon have all the hallmarks of a team deep in rebuild – just not the stomach to acknowledge it

The Bombers’ coach Brad Scott and new president Andrew Welsh have been reluctant to utter the AFL’s most dreaded word but it would provide clarity

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Giants may chop and change ahead of Collingwood clash

Changes could be on the way for the Giants after coach Adam Kingsley admitted many of his players have been under-performing.

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More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

A landmark concussion class action against the AFL has been expanded, with more ex-players suing their former clubs for damages.

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Suns hit again as star's rough conduct ban upheld

Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.

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Dockers back 'fiery' Voss after AFL taunting sanction

Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty.

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Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.

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War of words 'good fun' but not focus: father-son star

Brisbane midfield star Will Ashcroft has enjoyed following the off-field back-and-forth between St Kilda and the Lions ahead of their Marvel Stadium meeting.

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How to Choose the Best Footy Shorts for Comfort and Performance

Whether you’re lining up for a local club on Saturday afternoon or competing at an elite level in the AFL, the right pair of footy shorts can make a measurable difference to your comfort, mobility, and overall performance. While they may seem like a simple piece of kit, choosing the…

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On-song Tasmania Devils eager for second rendition

More than 10,000 people turned out to watch the Tasmania Devils win their maiden VFL game, with the club hoping to ride the momentum into round two.

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Suns to fight gun forward's ban, North defender cleared

Gold Coast will fight Bailey Humphrey's rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal, while North Melbourne's Charlie Comben has had his striking report thrown out.

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'No passion': Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers

Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire.

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Eagles defender Harry Edwards to take concussion break

West Coast defender Harry Edwards has suffered two concussions in the past month, with the Eagles set to give him time off to heal from his latest hits.

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Harley Reid stars as Eagles stun Kangaroos in Perth

Harley Reid has racked up 30 disposals as West Coast snapped their 12-game losing streak with a thrilling 17-point win over North Melbourne in Perth.

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'Demoralising': Bombers coach says give up or fight

Essendon coach Brad Scott says his club has two choices after copping another heavy defeat to start their AFL season.

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Humphrey cops two-match AFL ban, Toby Greene fined

GWS skipper Toby Greene is free to play in Friday night's clash with Collingwood after escaping with a fine for a striking charge.

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Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture

Fremantle spearhead Patrick Voss has made a cry baby gesture towards Harrison Petty, and the AFL say the behaviour isn't acceptable.

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Brilliant Bolton shines as Dockers dismantle Demons

Fremantle have unleashed a seven-goal-to-one blitz in the opening quarter to set up a 48-point win over Melbourne in Perth.

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Saints squeeze out GWS in delayed AFL clash

St Kilda have seen a 39 point lead slashed to four but have held on to beat GWS in Sydney and register their first AFL win of the season.

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Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a thumping win over Richmond.

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