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Adam Hunter during his prime in 2004.

Final resting place for Adam Hunter revealed

The Eagles premiership hero was one of two former AFL players to pass away in tragic circumstances last week.

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Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler were the biggest start to change teams before the NBA trade deadline last week.

What the AFL needs to steal from the NBA

JACKSON BARRETT: US sport does everything bigger and some might say better. There is definitely one area where the national game could follow suit.

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Trainers attend to Brad Sheppard after head knock in 2021.

AFL in bid to put ex-Eagle’s concussion lawsuit on ice

The AFL is looking to permanently halt a lawsuit brought by former West Coast defender Brad Sheppard over career-ending concussion symptoms.

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Adam Hunter and Troy Selwood both passed away last week.

AFL open to Mental Health Round in wake of deaths

The AFL is open to exploring a Mental Health Round, following calls by former players for the competition to do more to highlight the insidious issue.

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Oscar Allen training last month.

Eagles footy boss reveals next step in operation keep Oscar

West Coast are doing everything they can to persuade Oscar Allen not to join AFL premiers Brisbane and their footy boss has good news for Eagles fan.

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Premiership Eagle Michael Braun has shared a tribute to his fallen teammate Adam Hunter following the 43-year-old’s death on Wednesday.

‘Jovial bloke’: Former Eagle’s tribute to Adam Hunter

A premiership teammate of Adam Hunter has shared a touching tribute to his late mate, as several former Eagles unite to remember the 43-year-old.

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Carlton's Patrick Cripps will be one of 25 million-dollar-a-season AFL players in 2025. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Mind-boggling details of AFL players’ contracts made public

Numbers have ballooned out significantly since the league’s recovery from COVID-19.

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Adam Hunter and Troy Selwood both passed away last week.

The best thing the AFL can do to honour Hunter & Selwood

GEORGIE PARKER: Adapting to life after footy is hard as I know the struggle all too well. The deaths of Adam Hunter and Troy Selwood have rocked the sport but the league can try this idea to help ex-players.

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Troy Selwood and Adam Hunter both tragically passed away this week.

AFL tragedies show how life after sport can be hell

JUSTIN LANGER: The passing of Adam Hunter and Troy Selwood highlight the hard truths professional athletes face after their career ends. I know I did.

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Jordan Lewis parked his car in the wrong place at the wrong time.

AFL champion caught up in wild hit-run crash

Two men were arrested after fleeing the scene that saw significant damage to multiple cars.

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Adam Hunter appeared to be fine during a training session just hours before his death.
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WA Police say they are investigating if drugs were the cause of Adam Hunter’s death.

Police reveal new details on Eagles hero’s death

The senior officer overseeing the probe into Adam Hunter’s ‘tragic’ death says there is one cause that has been ruled out as investigators examine several ‘items of interest’.

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Ken Hinkley will be replaced by Josh Carr as coach of Port Adelaide.

Port Adelaide set to unveil next coach ‘in a matter of days’

The surprising move will become official on the eve of the new AFL season.

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