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Ross Lyon has hit out at the AFL tribunal.

'It's a firestorm': Saints coach on tribunal furore

St Kilda's coach Ross Lyon says there's a "firestorm" in the AFL around the tribunal process as other coaches also weigh in on the controversies.

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Jaryd Dawson, brother of Adelaide captain Jordan, is missing.

Heartbreaking update in search for AFL star’s brother

The search for the missing brother of Adelaide's captain, Jordan Dawson, has ended in tragedy with emergency services discovering his body.

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Zak Butters has been reported for ‘abusive language’.

AFL tribunal reveals crucial reasons behind Zak Butters’ guilty verdict

Ollies Wines has inadvertently played a key role in convincing the panel of his teammate’s guilt.

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Jaryd Dawson, brother of Adelaide captain Jordan, is missing.
Patrick Cripps opens up on unfiltered.

Patrick Cripps opens up on lowest point of his career

‘That was probably the first time I reckon as a player I started losing a little bit of confidence.’

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Zak Butters was found guilty of umpire abuse.

Port Adelaide ‘furious’ as Zak Butters fallout takes fresh twist

‘There’s no way Nick Foot can umpire a Port Adelaide game again while Butters is still at the club.’

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Power star Zak Butters.

Power star fails to beat umpire charge at tribunal

Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has been fined $1500 after the charge of abusive and insulting language toward umpire Nick Foot was upheld.

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Lance Collard.

Saint cops monster ban for homophobic slur

After an extraordinary tribunal process, St Kilda’s Lance Collard has been handed a massive suspension for ‘conduct unbecoming’ over the use of a homophobic slur, with his AFL future now in the balance. 

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Charlie Curnow is horrible form to start his career at Sydney.
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Zak Butters was put on report by Nick Foot for abusive language.

AFL reveals what Butters said in alleged umpire sledge

Zak Butters has been ordered to face the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday after the league revealed the wording of his alleged insult toward umpire Nick Foot.

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The AFL is finally doing something it never has before

The AFL is finally doing something it never has before

GEORGIE PARKER: Three announcements out of footy HQ has shown a rare change in tact that I wholeheartedly applaud.

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All 18 clubs are set to feature in a revamped Opening Round in 2027, according to AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon.

Dillon flags major changes for 2027 Opening Round

All 18 clubs are set to feature in a revamped Opening Round in 2027, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has hinted. 

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West Coast’s 46-point loss to Geelong at Norwood Oval on Sunday was decided during red time.

Red-time Cats blow Eagles open in 47-point victory

The biggest difference between a contender and a re-builder is the ability to play harder for longer. And nothing sums that up more than what happens during time-on.

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