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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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AFL admit 'failed' process in umpire debacle

Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion.

AAP

Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed that Richmond defender Noah Balta can return to playing during Gather Round as he awaits his assault sentencing.

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New ACA boss says international cricket 'in trouble'

Incoming Australian Cricketers' Association chief executive Paul Marsh believes international cricket needs to have dedicated windows like soccer.

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Balta has right to play before assault sentence: Marsh

Noah Balta is awaiting his sentencing for assault but after he completed a club suspension, AFLPA chief Paul Marsh believes he has a right to play for Richmond.

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Allen shows AFL can't handle NRL-style moves: Marsh

Outgoing AFLPA boss Paul Marsh says the fallout from Oscar Allen's meeting with Sam Mitchell shows there is no incentive for players to announce moves early.

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Mental health still footballers' big issue: AFLPA boss

Outgoing AFLPA chief Paul Marsh is proud of the developments in the mental health space at AFL clubs but warns the scrutiny on players is only growing.

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Finlayson says gay slur ban comments are misconstrued

After being banned for a homophobic slur against an opponent, Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments venting frustration were aimed at himself.

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AFL chair backs 'strong stance' on Finlayson, Clarkson

The AFL sent a "very strong signal" in its response to homophobic comments made by Jeremy Finlayson and Alastair Clarkson, the league's chairman insists.

AAP

‘Incredibly small’ number of AFL players pulled from games for positive drug tests, union says

AFLPA head Paul Marsh says speculation missing the mark, while Sport Integrity Australia is now assessing allegations by MP Andrew Wilkie

The Guardian - AU

Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn's Mitchell

Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.

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AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023

AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.

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‘Culture of silence’: AFL and AFLW players fearful of speaking out on racism, report finds

Players Association report found there is still often a lack of clear or fair process for dealing with human rights issues

The Guardian - AU

Gas blast that killed boy, 2, caused by 'neighbour from hell'

Two homes were flattened after Darren Greenham cut a copper pipe to sell for scrap metal

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Hawthorn AFL football club president Jeff Kennett addresses racism review in letter to members

Club president Jeff Kennett has written to Hawthorn members to reassure them the club will cooperate with the AFL's investigation into historic racism allegations, but also to express disappointment that club figures were publicly named.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

AFL Players’ Association backs calls for club-by-club review in wake of Hawthorn racism allegations

Players’ association says league ‘has an issue with the treatment of First Nations and multicultural players’

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AFL Player Bailey Smith Has Apologised For Leaked Pics Of Him W/ An ‘Illicit Substance’

"I know I have obligations beyond myself, not just contractually – but in terms of the example I set through the decisions I make, and I will be better."

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New CBA sees AFLW players receive 94 per cent pay rise with season set to start in August

The AFL and AFL Players Association have finally agreed on a collective bargaining agreement, with the upcoming AFLW season to begin in the last week of August this year.

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These are the AFLW's five biggest issues, as told to The W with Sharni and Sam

From full-time status to club access, an image has emerged of the AFLW's biggest issues after the 15 weeks of conversations on The W with Sharni and Sam podcast.

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Adelaide Crows triumph over adversity in AFLW, but a complete reset is needed after the league's most-difficult season yet

Adelaide's third AFLW premiership may be their most meaningful, as it came at the end of a season that challenged the club, and the league, more than any other, writes Kate O'Halloran.

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AFLW player fatigue a concern for AFLPA as it pushes for full-time professionalism

The AFLPA is concerned about the dangerous level of exhaustion being experienced by some AFLW players, as it pushes for the competition to achieve full-time professionalism by 2026.

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Cricketing legend Rod Marsh remembered in celebration of life at Adelaide Oval

The Adelaide Oval is the venue as mourners turn out to farewell the former wicketkeeper and selector, who died earlier this month a week after having a heart attack.

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Cricket great Rod Marsh dies of massive heart attack aged 74

Australian cricket great Rod Marsh has died in an Adelaide hospital at the age of 74 after suffering a severe heart attack last week.

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Tributes flow for Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh who died after a heart attack

Tributes pour in from around the world for Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh, who died in an Adelaide hospital this morning.

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