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The AFL world is in shock following the ‘sudden’ death of former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart, aged 37

AFL in shock as former Port star dies suddenly aged 37: ‘True tragedy’

‘A passing like this is devastating and our thoughts are with everyone who loved him.’

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Jack Ginnivan said his lifestyle in Melbourne is too good to leave.

AFL star brutally mocked by rival club for ‘lifestyle’ comment

The 23-year-old’s innocent remark about his future drew a sharp response from the incoming team.

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A telling change has emerged months after five players were embroiled in a scandal that rocked the AFL club.

Awkward new twist in Sydney Swans hotel scandal

A telling change has emerged months after five players were embroiled in a scandal that rocked the AFL club.

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Matt Owies has had his contract cut short by West Coast.

Eagles make early call to cut small forward

West Coast have delisted former Carlton small forward Matt Owies despite still having a year to run on his contract.

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Shai Bolton celebrates

REVEALED: Date locked in for AFL Origin clash

The date for this summer’s AFL Origin clash at Optus Stadium has been confirmed - and the time slot is set to better suit Freo’s group of WA stars, according to chairman of selectors Glen Jakovich.

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Charlie Banfield celebrates his first win during the 2026 AFL Round 10 match between Euro-Yroke (St Kilda Saints) and the Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium on May 17, 2026.

AFL young gun accidentally runs over friend on camping trip

St Kilda rookie and son of West Coast great Drew Banfield, Charlie Banfield, has been involved in an accident in which a friend was run over.

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Carlton player Lachie Cowan has apologised for his illicit drug use.

Why the AFL warning players of drug tests misses the point

GEORGIE PARKER: The AFL wants us to believe it’s getting serious about illicit drugs. But, I’m just not entirely convinced they want to catch anyone taking them.

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North Melbourne’s Nick Blakey trade has left AFLW star Jasmine Garner and teammates with ‘mixed emotions’.

North AFLW star exposes club’s Nick Blakey statement: ‘Mixed emotions’

The dual premiership winner has spoken out after the Roos claimed their leaders were ‘clearly comfortable’ with the bombshell trade.

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The Sydney Swans suspended Riley Bice, Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey and James Jordon.

New pics of Pullman Five player speak volumes after scandal

One of the Sydney Swans players involved in the scandal that rocked the AFL club has appeared in new images two months after the hotel incident.

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Carlton’s Wade Derksen was caught drink driving by police.

Another Carlton player banned as troubled off-season continues

The 25-year-old will face court next month after being charged with drink-driving.

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Lachie Cowan has copped a two-match ban.

Carlton star issues statement after serious ‘wake-up call’

The 21-year-old has apologised for his actions that have been punished by the AFL.

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Lachie Cowan has received a two-match suspension for a wild night that landed him in hospital, while Will Hayward has avoided a sanction.

AFL set to issue ban after Carlton pair’s wild night out

The league and club have been investigating alleged drug use after the two players required hospital treatment.

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Jack Viney and Trent Rivers will both be at West Coast next season.

Eagles trade for TWO premiership Demons in last-gasp deal

Trent Rivers and Jack Viney are now Eagles players, with West Coast executing a deal to grab the Melbourne premiership pair minutes before the AFL’s trade deadline. GET THE TRADE AND CONTRACT DETAILS HERE

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Tom Papley was brutally sledged by Paul Curtis after the Nick Blakey trade was completed.

North Melbourne star rips Tom Papley with three brutal words

A ‘brand new beef’ has quickly emerged and it’s ‘great for everyone’.

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North Melbourne list manager Brady Rawlings walks out of the press conference after journalist’s curly question.

North Melbourne press conference shut down as journo goes off-script

It was meant to be a victory lap but things quickly soured ... and the media boss stepped in.

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