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In sport, it's all about the money — but accepting it is not always so easy

In the messy world of sport sponsorships, players are often stuck between their personal beliefs and the greater good of their code. It takes a courageous athlete to bite the hand that feeds, writes David Mark.

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St Kilda move closer to Lyon AFL reunion

St Kilda are moving closer to bringing Ross Lyon back as coach, 11 years after he dramatically walked out on the AFL club for Fremantle.

AAP

Tim Winton urges Fremantle Dockers to drop Woodside Energy sponsorship

Group of fans including former WA premier Carmen Lawrence say having fossil fuel company as major sponsor is ‘no longer appropriate’

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Former minister courts AFL controversy

Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan has suggested AFL coaches Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagan and former Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn have been treated unfairly.

AAP

Saints meet with Lyon in AFL coach hunt

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat and CEO Simon Lethlean have stepped up their search for a new AFL coach, meeting with Ross Lyon.

AAP

Ex-Hawk Anderson axed by Kangaroos

Jed Anderson, Atu Bosenavulagi, Kayne Turner and Josh Walker have all been cut from North Melbourne's primary AFL list ahead of the national draft.

AAP

Dogs cut 'heart and soul' veteran Wallis

Mitch Wallis' AFL career could be over after the father-son recruit was axed by the Western Bulldogs after 162 games over 12 seasons with the club.

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Hawks coach defends his AFL rebuild

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says trading out established stars Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara is part of his strategic long-term plan for his AFL club.

AAP

Roos suffering AFL racism damage: Hood

North Melbourne president Sonja Hood says her club is suffering damage from the AFL racism row involving new coach Alastair Clarkson.

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Brett Ratten sacked by St Kilda as AFL club enters coaching market once again

St Kilda is in the market for a new coach once again after Brett Ratten is let go after just three full seasons in charge of the AFL club.

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Jaeger O'Meara targeting AFL finals, flags with Fremantle after tearful Hawthorn farewell

A "crazy" week saw Jaeger O'Meara agree to leave Hawthorn and join Fremantle in one of the surprises of the AFL trade period. Now he's excited about helping the Dockers challenge for a premiership.

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Mitchell chat behind O'Meara AFL trade

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell told Jaeger O'Meara both parties could benefit if the midfielder took up the opportunity for an AFL trade move to Fremantle.

AAP

AFL trade trauma over for Lions' Dunkley

There were nerves and frustration for Josh Dunkley before his move from the Western Bulldogs to Brisbane was confirmed minutes before the AFL trade deadline.

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AFLW pride round to spark conversations

AFLW's third pride round is geared towards shining a light on the 'allies' who are looking to support the LGBTQI+ community.

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AFL trade period of 2022 the biggest in decades

In stark contrast to last year's fizzer, this off-season lived up to the hype with major trades that could change the complexion of the AFL in the short and long term.

AAP

Big AFL names gone at rebuilding Hawks

Jaeger O'Meara and Tom Mitchell were prominent departures from Hawthorn at end of the AFL trade period, highlighting the club's determination to rebuild.

AAP

Premiership Cats get their AFL trade cream

Premiers Geelong are winners out of the AFL trade period, capping their deals by recruiting Jack Henry's brother Ollie from Collingwood.

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Bulldogs big players in AFL trade finish

The Western Bulldogs have been heavily involved on AFL trade deadline day, gaining Rory Lobb while trading out Josh Dunkley, Lachie Hunter and Josh Schache.

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AFL trade period live updates: Josh Dunkley, Ollie Henry, Jaeger O'Meara all secure moves in frantic final minutes of trade period

Deals for Josh Dunkley, Ollie Henry, Jaeger O'Meara and others are left to the wire, but are completed with just minutes of the AFL trade period to spare. Get the lowdown on all the late deals.

AAP

Horne-Francis 'never settled at North'

No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis might have stayed at North Melbourne had coach Alastair Clarkson's future been more certain, the player's manager says.

The Independent UK

NFL keeping watch on return of HBCUs to national prominence

An uptick in national prominence for programs at historically Black colleges and universities has caught the eyes of NFL evaluators

The Guardian - AU

Prestigious medical journal retracts nine more articles authored by concussion expert Paul McCrory

British Journal of Sports Medicine says investigation ‘revealed a pattern of publication misconduct’ by McCrory, has concerns over 38 other articles

ABC News

ABC presenter Tony Armstrong says it was 'brutal' being dropped from the AFL but he's come to learn that 'it's fine to fail'

It's fair to say Tony Armstrong has had a meteoric rise. But he says it took a "pretty brutal" failure to get to where he is now.

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AFL trade period live updates: Brodie Grundy moves from Magpies to Demons, Jason Horne-Francis speaks about move to Port

Brodie Grundy, Jacob Hopper, Jack Bowes and Jack Gunston all secured moves on the penultimate day of the AFL's trade period. Look back at our live blog for all the info and analysis.

AAP

Kangaroos defend AFL draft, trade strategy

North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings says the Kangaroos never saw signs of potential homesickness in Jason Horne-Francis before drafting the teenager.

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