AFL

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett is in the Northern Territory to deal with a family issue.

AFL superstar leaves town to deal with deeply ‘sensitive issue’

There are fears he may miss the first game of the year but the club understands ‘the difficult situation’.

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Alastair Clarkson hasn’t been able to turn the fortunes of North Melbourne around and former players are frustrated.

AFL club at war and facing wild implosion: ‘A lot more to this’

Former footballers and officials are ‘frustrated’ and the situation is on the edge.

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Dylan Moore was stripped of his vice-captaincy after he was arrested overseas.

Hawthorn star lifts lid on bombshell arrest and brutal fallout

The 26-year-old says he has let his club and a younger teammate down after a wild night out. 

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Sam Docherty won’t be welcome at Carlton events in the coming weeks.

‘Emotional’ Carlton take more action as Sam Docherty blacklisted for weeks

‘This is incredible for a guy who fought cancer twice while playing with them.’

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Craig McRae was approached by Carlton, according to Caroline Wilson.
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Jordan De Goey wrestles with Hugo Garcia on Sunday.

AFL ignoring the easy fix to Opening Round mess

Big crowds and great games can’t gloss over the biggest problem with the staggered start to the season.

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Jack Ginnivan wore a ring under his glove during Hawthorn’s loss to GWS.

AFL takes action on Jack Ginnivan’s mid-game uniform blunder

The Hawthorn forward told a rival fan to ‘have a cry’ but league officials took a dim view.

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Sam Newman, 80, has revealed he suffered two mini-strokes.

‘Into my brain’: AFL great Sam Newman reveals health scare

The Geelong legend and controversial personality has opened up about how he ‘mightn’t be here’ if not for his partner. 

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Daniel Gorringe, Gerard Whateley

Dan Gorringe starts public spat with ‘old man’ Gerard Whateley

Gorringe has told the veteran broadcaster to ‘have a sook’ over the storm created by a private voice recording.

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The Western Bulldogs have scored a thrilling five-point win over premiers Brisbane at the Gabba.

Lions run down as Bulldogs go toe-to-toe with champs

Ed Richards starred as the Bulldogs rallied from 26 points behind to beat the two-time reigning AFL champions Brisbane in their own backyard.

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Jake Stringer has soared to great heights in kicking five goals in the Giants' win over Hawthorn. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Hawks got what they deserved in Giants loss: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says the Hawks got exactly what they deserved in a 27-point season-opening loss to GWS.

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A look back at Cometti's career highlights

The many heights of Cometti’s calling career

From East Fremantle Oval to the colosseum of the MCG to the biggest sporting stage of them all Cometti’s brilliance took him not just around Australia but across the world.

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Craig McRae has been forced to address rumours about his marriage.

Coach addresses swirling marital rumours

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has moved to address not one but two rumours that have run rampant during the AFL off-season.

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The new AFL season has sparked to life as former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow slotted his first goal as a Swan.

AFL opener sparks to life with spicy Curnow scuffle

It’s taken a half, but the new AFL season has sparked to life as former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow slotted his first goal as a Swan.

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Dennis Cometti and Bruce McAvaney

‘Soundtrack of our nation’, McAvaney farewells Cometti

On the eve of a new season, the AFL lost one of its greatest champions as close friend, Bruce McAvaney, led a fitting tribute to farewell Dennis Cometti. 

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