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Tiwi Islands elder warns the AFL may lose talented Indigenous players without change

A senior Tiwi Islands Indigenous elder is warning the AFL that the latest allegations over the treatment of Aboriginal players will put off young rising stars.

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AFL Indigenous roads pockmarked by racism

Hawthorn's racism controversy is the latest in a long line of incidents in the VFL/AFL.

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AFLW player Georgia Gee opens up about her trade to Essendon: 'I wasn't really enjoying football' at Carlton

Bomber recruit Georgia Gee tells the W podcast she was "mentally drained" in her last couple of years as a Blue, and is relishing life at the Bombers with best friend Maddy Prespakis and coach Nat Wood.

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Essendon captain Dyson Heppell re-signs

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell is staying at Tullamarine, turning down interest from Gold Coast to sign a one-year deal to remain with the Bombers.

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Club by club Brownlow votes: Each team's 2022 leaderboards in the AFL best and fairest

Before the glitz and the glamour of the Brownlow got underway, we tried to predict every club's top vote getter — did we get it right? Check out every vote for every player.

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Brisbane Lions fight back to beat Melbourne as Adelaide, Richmond record AFLW wins

The Lions maintain their winning form, despite the best efforts of the Demons, While the Crows and Tigers celebrate their respective victories over the Magpies and Bombers.

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Brownlow Medal guide — from Lachie Neale to Clayton Oliver and Touk Miller, the main contenders and likely team top vote-getters

It's a race in six for this year's Brownlow Medal, but who will come out on top, and who will be the leading vote-getter for YOUR team? Andrew McGarry gives a rundown of the top chances.

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Axed Bombers coach Rutten joins Tigers

Ben Rutten has joined Richmond's coaching ranks less than a month after being sacked as Essendon coach.

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High-wire Magpies face stern SCG test

Collingwood will relish the challenge of taking on Sydney at the SCG in their preliminary final after a season of defying expectations.

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Hird, Solomon in Bombers' coaching race

Essendon great Tim Watson says the Bombers don't need a saviour to reunite the AFL club, after James Hird interviewed for their vacant head coaching role.

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James Hird interviews for Essendon head coaching job

James Hird could make a return to Essendon in his former position as head coach after being interviewed for the vacant role by the club.

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Hird interviews for Essendon coaching job

James Hird has put his hand up for Essendon's vacant AFL head coach job and has already been interviewed by the Bombers' selection panel.

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Tuohy keen to see McKenna join AFL Cats

Geelong defender Zach Tuohy hopes fellow Irishman and former Essendon speedster Conor McKenna, who is poised to return to the AFL, joins the Cats next season.

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Dons' first-half blitz sets up AFLW win

Essendon have set an AFLW record for the biggest first-half total in their 52-point win over West Coast in Perth.

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James Hird open to AFL coaching return

James Hird admits he would have to carefully weigh up if a stunning return to AFL coaching is the right move for him.

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Ross Lyon turns down offer to apply for Essendon AFL head coach role

Ross Lyon rejects overtures from Essendon after being approached to be an applicant for the position opened up by Ben Rutten's sacking.

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Lyon rejects Essendon coaching overtures

Former St Kilda and Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has rejected Essendon's approaches about becoming the next coach of the AFL club, multiple reports say.

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Roos fend off rivals to re-sign Zurhaar

North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar has signed a new two-year deal that ties him to the AFL club until the end of 2024.

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Legend Madden weighs in on Essendon saga

Ex-Essendon board member Simon Madden hopes the instability at the strife-torn AFL club can finally end following another period of turmoil.

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Blues hold off Bombers in AFLW thriller

Carlton's fierce rivalry with Essendon has extended to the AFLW, with the Blues holding off a last-quarter onslaught to beat the Bombers by one point.

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Bombers re-sign Stewart, Hawks axe four

AFL clubs are gearing up for the annual trade period and draft by clearing room on their lists, while Essendon have re-signed tall utility James Stewart.

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AFLW star Prespakis ready for grudge match

Essendon star Madison Prespakis admits she still loves Carlton ahead of the first grudge match with her former AFLW club this weekend.

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Bombers need open mind on coach: Lewis

Essendon need to open up a wide net for potential AFL coaching candidates, according to Bombers coaching subcommittee member Jordan Lewis.

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Full list of AFL retirements, delistings, and free agent moves for 2022 so far

As the 2022 season draws to a close, each club looks to change its list heading into 2023. Keep track of all the movements here.

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Former Bomber McKenna eyes AFL return

Former Essendon speedster Conor McKenna has reportedly told Gaelic football teammates he will return to the AFL next season.

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