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Brad Scott appointed Essendon AFL men's head coach

Scott returns to the AFL coaching ranks, as the Bombers finally settle on a replacement Ben Rutten, who was sacked last month.

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AFLW not level playing field: GWS skipper

The AFLW presents big challenges for teams outside the sport's traditional heartlands, Giants skipper Alicia Eva says, calling for more governing-body support.

AAP

Almost a third of Indigenous AFL athletes and players of colour experienced racism, survey finds

Player’s association says reports of vilification from within the industry are ‘concerning’

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AFL players unsatisfied by racism response

The AFL Players' Association has called for a review of the industry's management of instances of racism following the release of a concerning report.

AAP

Adelaide bracing for first AFLW Showdown

Crows coach Matthew Clarke says the club can't bank on being favourites to win the first AFLW Showdown and expects an epic game between bitter Adelaide rivals.

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AFLPA report shows AFLW players are doing unpaid overtime and lack access to key resources

The report, undertaken earlier this year, showed AFLW players had lower levels of satisfaction with all measures of workplace culture compared to AFL men's players.

ABC News

Dahlhaus calls time on AFL career

Former Western Bulldogs premiership forward Luke Dahlhaus has retired after ending his AFL career with four seasons at Geelong.

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Brad Scott enters Bombers AFL coach race

Former North Melbourne coach Brad Scott will be interviewed for Essendon's vacant head coach role, and Bombers great Matthew Lloyd considers him the favourite.

AAP

AFL trade scrap looms over top Dog Dunkley

Josh Dunkley is set to leave the Western Bulldogs as a best-and-fairest winner as he seeks a move to the Brisbane Lions during the AFL trade period.

AAP

Ex-International Rules coach Alastair Clarkson fears he won't receive "fair process" after racism allegations

Clarkson gave AFL debuts to current Derry midfielder Conor Glass and Meath native Conor Nash, who remains at the club, while Dublin star Ciaran Kilkenny also had a brief stint under his regime

Irish Mirror

Indigenous players allegedly abused at Hawthorn should receive compensation and public apology, review recommends

Internal cultural review published by News Corp Australia states ‘allegations of abuse, racial vilification and bullying’ could amount to human rights violations

The Guardian - AU

Why Geelong feel they won the 'footy lottery' with AFL premiership captain Joel Selwood

Selwood's on-field achievements are impressive enough, but it's his selflessness that Cats coach Chris Scott will miss the most now the 34-year-old has retired.

ABC News

Alastair Clarkson concerned AFL investigation into Hawthorn allegations may be undermined

Four-time AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson releases a second statement addressing Hawthorn's alleged mistreatment of First Nations players during his time in charge of the club.

ABC News

Tasmanian state school teachers hold two-hour strike over pay and conditions

State schools opened an hour and a half late this morning as Tasmanian teachers stopped work. They are calling for better resources and reduced workloads.

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Cats delist five, still waiting on Selwood

The wheels are already in motion for Geelong as they look to refresh and improve their squad for next year's AFL premiership defence.

The Guardian - US

Think Tom Brady is an ironman? George Blanda was still playing at 48

The quarterback and kicker was judged too old by the Bears when he was in his early 30s. He was approaching his sixth decade when his career finally ended

AAP

Lions skipper Zorko to play on in 2023 AFL

Brisbane's Dayne Zorko will play on in 2023 after confirming a one-year extension at the AFL club he's captained since 2018.

AAP

Former Crow loses vaccine challenge

The South Australian Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to SA's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for health workers by a former AFLW player.

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Lade out of Essendon coach running in AFL

Brendon Lade has joined the Western Bulldogs as an assistant coach after being among the candidates for Essendon's head coaching role.

AAP

Tiger Graham on Port's AFL trade radar

Richmond's Jack Graham is on the AFL trade radar of Port Adelaide with the dual premiership Tiger understood to be open to offers.

AAP

I could have quit: Geelong coach Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott said he would have quit in 2021 if his players had any doubt that he could lead them to the AFL premiership.

AAP

Dangerfield named AFL player of the finals

Patrick Dangerfield's excellent AFL grand final performance in Geelong's victory over Sydney has helped him claim the Gary Ayres Award as best finals player.

ABC News

When is the AFL trade period and how does it work? Everything you need to know

While Geelong's premiership celebrations continue, the AFL is already looking ahead to 2023 and beyond. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the looming trade period and draft.

AAP

GWS want longer deals for early AFL picks

GWS are disappointed second-year midfielder Tanner Bruhn is set to request an AFL trade to Geelong and want early draftees to have longer initial contracts.

ABC News

AFL Round-Up: Geelong play the hits to crush Sydney and bring the curtain down on 2022 season

Geelong are premiers again, their dominant grand final victory over Sydney an anti-climactic but emotionally fitting end to a 2022 season that has captivated footy fans. We digest the last Saturday in September.

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