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Lion Adams likely to miss 2023 AFL season

A serious concussion is likely to keep Brisbane defender Marcus Adams sidelined for the 2023 AFL season.

AAP

Vahe Gregorian: Patrick Mahomes is oldest of AFC playoff starting QBs, so appreciate precious present

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — About a blink of an eye ago, Patrick Mahomes was the fledgling face of the NFL’s future. Four years back, the 23-year-old in his first season as QB1 hoisted the Chiefs to the brink of their first Super Bowl appearance in two generations before they fell…

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Eagles forward charged with assault

Rookie West Coast AFL forward Isiah Winder will face a Victorian court later this year charged with assault over an incident in Geelong.

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Former first-round Crow McAsey quits AFL

Adelaide defender Fischer McAsey has walked away from the AFL at 21 after losing the passion to play at the professional level.

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Kaufusi leans into 'old man' Dolphins tag

Felise Kaufusi has heard the critics take aim at the Dolphins' mature NRL forward pack and is keen to prove them wrong.

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‘There’s too much money in local footy’: the bidding war for Aussie rules footballers

Local Australian rules football clubs are paying large amounts of money to secure top players. Some say it’s corrupting the spirit of community sport

The Guardian - AU

Throwback Thursday: Giants and Eagles have long, intertwined history

The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles have a long and winding rivalry that dates back to 1933.

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Emma Watkins's new show for Deaf children, Emma Memma, caps a lifelong fascination with Auslan

As a child growing up in Sydney, Emma Watkins was always enthralled by sign language and she is channelling that interest into a new passion project for children.

ABC News

The all-inclusive AFL Blind is giving the vision impaired an opportunity to play the game they love

A new, adapted version of Aussie rules is changing lives in Melbourne with a league for the vision impaired, and players are relishing the opportunity to take the field.

ABC News

Swans mourn passing of legend Barry Round

The AFL community is mourning the death of icon Barry Round at the age of 72.

AAP

Troubled Te Kaha in Christchurch a 'benchmark' for Hobart's AFL stadium at Macquarie Point

A yet-to-be completed stadium in New Zealand being used as a "benchmark" for the proposed Hobart AFL arena has been plagued with cost blowouts, construction delays and public opposition to the project.

ABC News

Former MVAC CEO and Hawthorn racism report author denies wrongdoing amid reports of financial crime investigation

Phil Egan "categorically" denies stealing from a Victorian Aboriginal cooperative following media reports he was involved in an investigation of alleged fraud at the organisation.

ABC News

Hobart stadium talks constructive, says PM

The prime minister and Tasmania's premier have discussed federal funding for a new stadium that will lock in the licence for a Tasmanian AFL team.

AAP

Key Magpies Crisp, Mihocek re-sign in AFL

Key Magpie Jack Crisp has shunned testing free agency in favour of signing a three-year deal at Collingwood, while Brody Mihocek has agreed a two-year deal.

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Back surgery sidelines Carlton star Walsh

Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first month of the AFL season after back surgery sidelined the gun midfielder indefinitely.

ABC News

Hobart AFL stadium business case released, seeking $240 million from federal government

The Tasmanian government reveals its business case it hopes will convince the federal government to shell out $240 million to help pay for a brand new stadium in Hobart, which will in part be modelled on a yet-to-be-finished project in New Zealand.

The Guardian - AU

Australian sporting codes reject need for more regulation of online gambling

Peak sports group tells parliamentary inquiry existing advertising restrictions are sufficient, despite rise in problem gambling

ABC News

Rockliff's dream for Hobart AFL stadium up against strong opposition, including from his own party

With critics seemingly everywhere, Tasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff is battling to deliver on what has almost accidentally become his pet project — securing the island state's entry into the AFL by building a new and very expensive stadium.

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World Cups are fine, but rugby league's the greatest game of all

Like other fans, I don't care that my chosen sport is only played on the east coast in Australia, and by only a handful of nations overseas.

AAP

Richmond star Bolton re-signs until 2028

Richmond star Shai Bolton has signed a five-year contract extension until the end of the 2028 AFL season in a big boost to the Tigers' premiership aspirations.

ABC News

Sydney Swans AFLW draft pick Alice Mitchell on the importance of regional football and equality

A move to Gunnedah to be with her partner and a spot on the Poochettes team leads to the chance to play with the Sydney Swans.

The Guardian - AU

Why is every breakthrough moment for Australian football followed by a crushing own goal?

Rusted-on fans are sick of having to defend their sport. They’re sick of the code wars. But most of all, they’re sick of the noisy, tiny minority who ruin it for everyone

ABC News

Federal sports minister questions funding demand for AFL stadium in Hobart

As Tasmania prepares to make a business case for an AFL licence, the stadium required to make it a reality continues to be political football, with the Commonwealth now indicating it is not happy with the amount being sought.

AAP

Federal govt baulks at AFL stadium deal

Federal sports minister Anika Wells supports Tasmania's bid for AFL entry but has questioned the league's requirement for a new stadium to be built in Hobart.

ABC News

AFLW pathways set to strengthen women's football competition as young players shine

Women and girls' football coaches say it is an exciting time for the sport as young players get more time on the ground thanks to strengthened AFLW pathways.

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