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Why sports stars get less support than other injured workers – and how we can fix it

Inadequate, inequitable, and in some cases possibly in breach of workers’ compensation laws. That’s how bad the current insurance arrangements are for Australia’s professional sports people, who get less support for long-term injuries than other workers, and less support than if they’d been playing in New Zealand.

The Conversation

Concussion experts call for tougher AFL penalties after Kysaiah Pickett’s high bump

Leading concussion experts have called for stiffer sanction, arguing the Melbourne player should have been banned for at least four matches

The Guardian - AU

Demons back Pickett to fire on return from AFL ban

Kysaiah Pickett starred in Melbourne's season-opening win but won't play again until round four after he was hit with a two-match suspension for rough conduct.

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Adelaide's McAdam sent to AFL tribunal over bump

Adelaide forward Shane McAdam will head to the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct for his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr.

AAP

AFL round one: the least important round of the season or a vital launching pad?

Questions abound after an opening round that was exhilarating at times, savage and gruesome at others

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Amazon acts on party drug loophole, Credit Suisse takeover deal, Perrottet talks pokies

Vladimir Putin visits Mariupol, Marles says Iraq war opponents have been vindicated and NSW election nears

The Guardian - AU

AFL Round-Up: Collingwood here to thrill, Jason Horne-Francis explodes, big Bulldogs left behind

After an AFL pre-season of bold proclamations and lofty promises, some teams leave round one with their prospects emboldened while others search for answers. We digest the week that was.

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ACT plans hefty restrictions or possible ban on ‘insidious’ sports gambling ads

Attorney general Shane Rattenbury says territory may take action unilaterally if federal government does not act

The Guardian - AU

Saints upset Fremantle to mark Lyon's return as coach

Ross Lyon was all smiles after leading St Kilda to a stunning 15-point upset of Fremantle in the first game of his second stint in charge of the Saints.

AAP

'Walla' thrills Bombers in big opening win over Hawks

The biggest cheer of Essendon's win over Hawthorn came when Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti ran onto the ground in the last quarter.

AAP

Lance Franklin faces one-game AFL ban for Collins bump

Sydney star Lance Franklin has been handed a one-game suspension for rough conduct after his bump on Gold Coast defender Sam Collins.

AAP

Ablett Sr speaks of concussion toll from AFL career

AFL great Gary Ablett Sr says he has suffered significant brain damage and has contacted prominent concussion campaigner Peter Jess about his health issues.

AAP

Concussion risk hits home for ABC broadcaster Mark Foreman who suffered bleed on the brain playing football

With multiple class actions by former AFL stars throwing a spotlight on concussion risks, ABC radio producer and former amateur footballer Mark Foreman knows the risks aren't limited to the top flight.

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High hopes for Fremantle Dockers in AFL season 2023 with all eyes on young players

For the first time in eight years, Fremantle's men's side enter a footy season being talked about as realistic flag contenders. But will the young team handle the weight of expectation?

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Stuart Dew blasts his soft Suns after Swans hiding

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has accused his side of looking for the easy options after a 49-point loss to Sydney in their AFL season opener.

AAP

Buddy's boot sets tone as Swans thumps Suns

Lance Franklin has kicked the game's first two goals and Dane Rampe dominated early to set up a 49-point Sydney AFL win on the Gold Coast.

AAP

Bombers' Wright to miss first half of AFL season

Injured key forward Peter Wright will miss the first half of the AFL season in a massive blow to Essendon's chances of climbing the ladder.

AAP

GWS coach Kingsley sounds 'tsunami' warning for Crows

GWS coach Adam Kingsley hopes his back-to-the-future game plan will have Adelaide panicking at Giants Stadium in round one.

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Familiar nerves accompany Brad Scott's Bombers debut

Essendon coach Brad Scott is embracing some familiar nerves as he prepares to lead the Bombers for the first time in their AFL season opener against Hawthorn.

The New Daily

Magpies beat Cats but lose star Jeremy Howe, hospitalised with a broken arm

Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was in agony when stretchered off the MCG with a fractured forearm early in the Magpies' win over Geelong.

AAP

Wright dislocates shoulder in major Bombers blow

On the same morning his new four-year contract was announced, Essendon key forward Peter Wright suffered a dislocated shoulder at training.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia to buy US cruise missiles; AFL boss thinks there’s too many gambling ads; and NZ TikTok ban

Australia spending $1.3bn to purchase 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles to accompany the Virginia class submarines being bought from the US

AAP

Injury scare for GWS veteran Phil Davis

Struck down by two serious hamstring injuries last year, GWS defender Phil Davis has damaged an ankle at training.

ABC News

AFL suspends use of disability zone by TV networks after footy fans air their concerns

The AFL has suspended TV networks' use of a marked wheelchair space for the rest of round 1 after a father and son struggled to find appropriate seating during a footy game.

AAP

Clarkson turns selection eye towards North's AFL future

North Melbourne sprung a selection surprise for their clash with West Coast when veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein was overlooked in favour of Tristan Xerri.

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