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Willie Rioli’s suspension for making threats has led to a broader discussion about the racism Indigenous players suffer.

The silver lining in torrid Rioli saga

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley said his maligned star ‘didn’t smile very often’ last week but there has been one upside to the drama surrounding the small forward.

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Lachie Schultz after last week’s win over the Dockers.

AFLPA criticises league’s handling of Schultz umpire blunder

The AFL Players’ Association has criticised the AFL’s handling of Lachie Schultz’s concussion, saying more needs to be done to protect injured players.

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Luke Jackson is set to request a trade to Melbourne.

Premiership hero set to request trade after months of rumours

A ‘laughable’ situation at his current club has moved one step closer to a resolution.

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Umpires knew Schultz was injured according to new bombshell audio.

BOMBSHELL as umpires caught out over Schultz blunder

Bombshell audio has emerged that proves the umpires who officiated Fremantle’s clash with Collingwood were aware Lachie Schultz was injured, contradicting the AFL’s statement. WATCH THE VISION.

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Jess Hosking’s future in the AFLW is suddenly in doubt after an off-field issue.

Controversial star’s career in doubt after personal issue

The new problem has come to light three years after she wore X-rated strapping in a game.

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Willie Rioli and Brad Close in 2024. Fox Footy

Cats won’t engage with Rioli: Stengle

Geelong star Tyson Stengle has weighed in on Willie Rioli’s ban and how Geelong will approach the Power forward this Saturday.

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Buckley text stirs Tassie hope

As the AFL’s newest club builds towards entry in 2028, one of the game’s biggest names could be moving closer to a coaching role in Tasmania.

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Sean Darcy during last week’s loss to Collingwood.

We’ll back in our Darcy-Jackson ruck tandem, says Freo coach

Walyalup (Fremantle) coach Justin Longmuir remains committed to having Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson as a dual ruck combination despite heavy external criticism, saying their partnership needs more time together.

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Max Gawn made reference to a potential Luke Jackson trade on radio.

Max Gawn drops subtle hint on potential Luke Jackson trade

The superstar captain was speaking about Jesse Hogan when he made the link to the Fremantle big man.

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is attending a health retreat to help turn his life around.

Troubled Bulldogs star’s drastic move to save AFL career

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has taken a serious step towards getting himself back on track to rejoin the Bulldogs, but will it be too little too late?

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Carlton’s Alison Downie and Collingwood’s Emma King compete for the ball in the first AFLW match in 2017.

How can AFLW announce season opener but not have a fixture?

GEORGIE PARKER: Plenty of fans are asking why two under-performing Victorian clubs get to play the first match, but they should be angry about a more worrying issue.

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Brad and Ellen Sheppard have announced Ellen's pregnancy

Retired Eagles star Sheppard announces baby joy

Retired West Coast star Brad Sheppard has announced he is expecting his first child with wife Ellen.

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West Coast fell two points short against Richmond.

So close! Mighty Eagles’ effort falls short in MCG thriller

West Coast fell heart-breakingly short of their first win of the season as Richmond scrapped their way to a tense two-point victory at the MCG on Sunday.

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