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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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The Kangaroos capped off the perfect season by claiming their second straight AFLW premiership. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Kangas complete perfect year with grand final triumph

North Melbourne have become the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships, completing a perfect season with victory over Brisbane in the grand final.

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Jasmine Garner and Breanna Koenen with the AFLW Cup and Kate McCarthy.

AFL accused of dodgy act on eve of AFLW grand final

Outspoken Channel Seven commentator Kate McCarthy has not held back as she detailed the biggest problem with the decider.

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Mason Cox has admitted to being ‘shocked’ by his Collingwood axing.

Mason Cox still in the dark over Collingwood axing: ‘Shocked’

‘I think there’s still probably a lot of detail I’d love to know around the whole subject.’

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Nic Martin will miss the entire 2026 season.

AFL star’s 2026 season over before it even started

The gun midfielder has already turned attention to 2027 as he deals with the shattering news.

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Emma Kearney and Courtney Hodder.

The rivalry that is taking the AFLW to the next level

GEORGIE PARKER: This grand final is another chapter in the fierce battle between these titanic heavyweights and its the best thing that could be happening for the sport.

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Tom Barrass has declared WA’s players will treat State of Origin seriously.

Barrass declares WA will throw everything at Origin

Despite State of Origin’s return falling in the middle of the AFL’s pre-season, WA’s Tom Barrass has declared the Sandgropers will treat their clash with Victoria with total seriousness.

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Former AFL umpire Michael Pell is among those charged.

Fifth person charged over alleged Brownlow betting plot

A fifth man has been charged over an alleged suspicious Brownlow Medal betting ring, which included a former AFL umpire who is facing additional charges.

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Zach Merrett’s reign as Essendon captain is over.

Zach Merrett’s reign as Essendon captain officially over

The Bombers have spun the announcement as his decision following the failed trade saga.

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North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has won the AFLW's best-and-fairest award.

Kangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best and fairest

North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has earned reward for a record-breaking season by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.

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