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Clayton Oliver has impressed since joining the Giants.

Clayton Oliver spills beans on tumultuous exit from Demons

The 2021 premiership star opened up about how ‘s*** hit the fan’ over the past few years.

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Sam Frost has quietly announced his retirement.

Popular veteran quietly announces AFL retirement

The much-loved defender returned to his club on Saturday morning to tell his former teammates.

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Bobby Hill is on a modified program at Collingwood training.

Bobby Hill cops another setback after nightmare year

The star forward’s 2025 season was derailed due to personal issues and a lack of conditioning. 

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Tom Silvagni with barrister David Hallowes SC and his parents Jo and Stephen Silvagni. NewsWire / David Geraghty

Tearful AFL great Silvagni vows to ‘stand firmly behind’ rapist son

The famous father of convicted rapist Tom Silvagni has broken down in tears after his son was confronted in court by his victim.

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Tom Silvagni will face court a day after suppression on his identity was lifted. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Silvagni to face court after being convicted of rape

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, will face a pre-sentence hearing after being found guilty of two counts of rape.

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Media scrambled to cover Tom Silvagni's rape case - only to be barred from publishing. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Tom Silvagni unmasked as a convicted rapist

The son of the AFL great managed to have his court proceedings suppressed from the moment he was first charged with sexual assault.

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Lewd act Pies staffer quit over revealed

Lewd act Pies staffer quit over revealed

Collingwood is in damage control after a players’ interstate trip went pear-shaped..

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A Collingwood staff member has resigned.

Collingwood staff member resigns after inappropriate incident

The Magpies conducted a swift investigation after the employee became intoxicated at a pre-season camp.

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Brad Johnson thinks Errol Gulden could have the best left-foot skills the game has ever seen.

Popular AFL great reveals cancer battle: ‘It grew quick’

The energetic commentator had a lump ‘the size of a small footy’ removed, but he hasn’t won the fight yet.

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The stadium will cost $1.13 billion and house 23,000 fans when constructed by 2028.

‘Historic day’: Hobart stadium approved for new AFL team

The stadium will cost $1.13 billion and house 23,000 fans when constructed by 2028.

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Tasmania’s upper house will debate an order to approve a $1.13 billion stadium in Hobart.

Tears shed as contentious AFL stadium gets the go-ahead

Tasmania’s AFL stadium has been given the green light by the state’s parliament, paving the way for the Devils to enter the national competition. 

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Melbourne cptain Max Gawn is among the big-name players to give

Ricky Nixon found guilty after AFL stars give evidence

The former player agent is filthy with the verdict and made an interesting claim outside the court.

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The AFL should be brave and play the AFLW grand final at Marvel Stadium.

AFLW grand final is as much a failure as it is a success

GEORGIE PARKER: The AFL are cheating fans by failing to take the brave step on the one issue most experts agree on.

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Collingwood great Nathan Buckley is embracing his new role in new colours. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Buckley coy on Devils coaching job

Nathan Buckley has revealed what drove his call to accept an assistant role at Geelong, but was not as open about if he would take on the top job in Tasmania.

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North Melbourne have completed a perfect season to become the first AFLW team to win back-to-back premierships.

Kangaroos complete perfect season with record-shattering premiership

North Melbourne has broken new ground for the AFLW with a legacy-defining victory.

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