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Dillon says AFL State of Origin call hopefully 'soon'

Amid reports that State of Origin will return to the AFL next February, Andrew Dillon says negotiations are still ongoing.

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'We're still all set': AFL boss on Tasmania 2028 start

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon remains confident the Tasmania Devils will join the league as scheduled in 2028, despite the state's political turmoil.

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Jayden Nguyen’s Bombers debut could herald new era as AFL tackles cultural diversity

The milestone for the Vietnamese community comes as the league tries to capitalise on inclusivity and shed its past image of division

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Why AFLW is worth every cent of a $50m-per-year loss

The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs.

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Approach to AFLW’s 10th season suggests some remain unconvinced of its value

Qualified support for the women’s code from Seven comes as AFL House seeks to accelerate growth and address negative perceptions

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AFL boss backs continued investment in AFLW

Ahead of its 10th season, amid stagnating crowds and ratings, the AFLW remains an investment "absolutely worth making", says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.

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Rogue AFL fixture looms as finals-deciding clash

The AFL will soon confirm the scheduling of the postponed Gold Coast-Essendon opening-round fixture, which could have huge finals implications.

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AFL footy boss weighs in on Eagles priority pick debate

West Coast appear no closer to receiving a priority draft pick from the AFL despite being headed for the wooden spoon in a one-win season.

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Saints star weighs up police involvement over racism

St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne have been sent racist messages online after their teams' matches over the weekend.

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SCG curator confident about ground, hits out at critics

Head curator Adam Lewis has hit out at what he calls ill-informed commentary on the SCG surface and is confident it will be good for Sunday's AFL game.

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How the AFL stumbled, rebooted in key grassroots battle

The AFL was bruised in its battle for western Sydney before changing tack, with Andrew Dillon now upbeat a recent key uptick is only "scratching the surface".

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'You've killed me' - Hardwick fined for flipping bird

Coach Damien Hardwick has been fined $2000 after footage emerged of him raising a middle finger at an umpire's decision in Gold Coast's loss to GWS.

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Historic AFL ground officially sold by Hawthorn

Hawthorn have been able to find a buyer for Waverley Park, ahead of their move from the historic site to a new $100 million training base.

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Perth plots to host AFL State of Origin comeback

Western Australia's government wants to host the return of an AFL State of Origin game as soon as next year.

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Cats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Geelong's Bailey Smith will return from injury against Essendon and coach Chris Scott has played down his star recruit's meeting with AFL chief Andrew Dillon.

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AFL poaches Sydney Swans administrator for key role

Sydney administrator Tom Harley looms as the AFL's next boss after being appointed as chief executive Andrew Dillon's second-in-command.

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Coaches' coffers boosted after months of soft cap angst

The AFL has announced several financial measures to boost club soft caps and provide more support for senior coaches and their staff.

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Cornes, Dillon apologise to umpires over Schultz saga

AFL boss Andrew Dillon and media commentator Kane Cornes have apologised to the four umpires caught in the Lachie Schultz concussion saga.

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AFL's illicit drugs code remains work in progress

The AFL's revised illicit drugs policy will be the responsibility of Laura Kane, whose football operations portfolio has been split in two.

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Lions boss to join 'mothership' in AFL shake-up

A renowned administrator of AFL clubs is joining the league's headquarters as part of an executive reshuffle.

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'Not personal': why Dillon reshuffled AFL executive

A revamp of the AFL's executive has come at a cost for two leading female voices in the sport, with Andrew Dillon saying the overhaul was 'not personal'.

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Kane's role split, Hosch going in major AFL changes

After months of growing concerns about how the game is being run, the AFL has split the management of football operations into two roles.

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AFL Star Bailey Smith Receives A Warning After Making Nose Beers Jokes On Instagram

Geelong Cats midfielder Bailey Smith has copped a warning from the AFL over a social media joke about 'nose beers'.

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Scott backs in key AFL official after pub meeting

The AFL has been under fire in recent times over various issues but the league has had the strong backing from an unlikely source after a pub meeting.

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'Robust' discussion on the menu as AFL, coaches meet

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is having a series of meetings with AFL coaches amid growing unhappiness among the clubs about head office.

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