AFL

The football world has been rocked by the death of Sal Rees (right).
AFL
Ben Sutton

AFL world rocked by sudden death of trailblazing legend, aged 58

Tributes are pouring in for the much-loved ‘warrior’ who touched hearts and minds wherever she went.

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Aaron Shattock is in hospital after being crushed by an excavator.
AFL
Ben Sutton

Michael Voss leads tributes as former teammate fights for life

The 44-year-old remains in an induced coma after being crushed by an excavator.

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Aaron Shattock was crushed by an excavator.
AFL
Harrison Reid

Brisbane Lions premiership player fighting for life in hospital

The flag hero was crushed by an excavator that rolled, trapping him underneath.

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Max Gawn has been sidelined for a short stint due to a nasty throat injury.
AFL
Cameron Noakes

More bad news for Melbourne after champion suffers nasty fracture

The AFL superstar has been immediately banned from exercising and will be restricted for at least six weeks.

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Keighton Matofai-Forbes, who was drafted by Geelong with pick 69, is under investigation.
AFL
Digital Staff

AFL draftee under investigation for alleged assault

The league’s integrity unit is aware of the alleged altercation between the teenager and a woman.

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Keighton Matofai-Forbes has been accused of assault.
AFL
Aaron Kirby

AFL draftee under investigation for alleged assault

A Geelong draftee is under investigation after being accused of assaulting a woman at a concert in Melbourne.

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Brisbane premiership co-captain Lachie Neale and wife Jules have welcomed a baby boy.
AFL
Samantha Rogers

Lion cub! Neale and wife welcome baby boy

Could this be a future Freo father-son pick? Brisbane premiership co-captain Lachie Neale and wife Jules have welcomed a baby boy.

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Victorian midfielder-forward Ash Centra has been chosen by Collingwood as the No.1 pick in the first national AFLW draft.
AFL
Joanna Guelas

Magpies take Centra with No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Victorian midfielder-forward Ash Centra has been chosen by Collingwood as the No.1 pick in the first national AFLW draft, while Gold Coast took Havana Harris.

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AFL stars like Christian Petracca are paid vast sums compared to our top female athletes like the Matildas.
Sport
Georgie Parker

The damning stat that shows how bad sport gender pay gap is

GEORGIE PARKER: Women’s sport is more popular that every, but the players are nowhere near being rewarded for it has well as they should be.

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Saverio Rocca chased down a would-be thief.
AFL
Harrison Reid

AFL great chases down brazen thief at popular shopping centre

The legendary goalkicker has become a public hero after springing into action to save a local business.

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Megan Gale and Shaun Hampson are proud parents and have a happy relationship ... but the wedding just hasn’t happened.
AFL
Digital Staff

Supermodel and AFL partner’s wedding silence finally explained

Megan Gale has made a personal admission about her relationship ... and weddings.

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Barry Cheatley presents Griffin Logue with his debut jumper.
AFL
Harrison Reid

AFL club emotionally shattered after ‘another sad loss’

The ‘sudden’ death is the club’s second tragedy inside a week.

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Lawyers for Adam Kneale have hailed the $2.6 million payout as a win.
AFL
Emily Woods

Western Bulldogs slapped with highest payout in Australian history

The Court of Appeal has rejected the AFL club’s claims.

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David Zaharakis has transitioned into Ironman racing.
AFL
Harrison Reid

AFL great completes total transformation in new sport

The 34-year-old is set to compete at the world championships this weekend.

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Eilish Sheerin is on her way to North Melbourne.
AFL
Anna Harrington

AFLW exposed as lopsided trade highlights ‘tricky’ situation

The stunning deal has raised fresh concerns about an ongoing problem for the women’s competition.

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