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Daniel Rioli has tied the knot with Paris Lawrence in an intimate Byron Bay wedding.

AFL royalty reduced to tears in highly emotional wedding

The ceremony was intimate but the stars who attended were in awe of ‘the most beautiful wedding dress ever seen’.

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West Coast sneaked into the finals.

Eagles lock in grudge match with Blues for finals opener

West Coast will get an immediate shot at redemption against Carlton in their maiden finals appearance, with the Eagles securing their post-season berth thanks to Freo’s failure. SEE THE WEEK ONE FINALS FIXTURE

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Roos celebrate their latest win.

Rampaging Roos destroy Hawks to create AFLW history

The minor premiers broke a 72-year-old record in their latest domination.

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Anthony Di Pietro has joined Essendon’s board.

Bombers confirm new board member after president’s resignation

The embattled club has turned to a former soccer boss to fill the vacant position.

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Daisy Pearce is an AFLW  icon.

Trailblazer’s full-circle moment as Eagles chase history

GEORGIE PARKER: Daisy Pearce, once the star player inspiring a new wave, is now guiding that very wave to new heights as a coach.

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Melbourne premiership defender Steven May has been charged on summons with affray. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Veteran AFL duo charged over alleged brawl

AFL veterans Steven May and Dion Prestia have been charged by police over an alleged brawl in the Victorian coastal town of Sorrento last December.

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AFL star breaks silence after police charges

Tigers midfielder Dion Prestia faces serious injury charges following a late-night December brawl, with the club backing his emphatic denial of any involvement.

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Former Brisbane player Rhys Mathieson has been hit with a three-year ban after testing positive to performance-enhancing drugs.

Former AFL cult figure hit with massive ban after positive test

The suspension comes after he transformed his body and then lashed ASADA for turning up to his parents’ house.

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Boundary umpire throws in.

Controversial free-kick rule adopted as part of AFL changes

The AFL has announced it will implement a swathe of rule changes for next year, including a last disposal out of bounds rule, with the league keen to speed up the pace of play.

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Ed Sheeran is set to play before an Opening Round game.

Pop megastar Ed Sheeran linked to unprecedented AFL rumour

The British singer is in line to shake up the AFL season like we’ve never seen before.

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Craig Drummond is the new chairman of the AFL Commission.

AFL set for new boss

There’s set to be a change at the top of the AFL with a former club president endorsed as the man to end Richard Goyder’s 15-year reign as commission chairman.

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Former Geelong president Craig Drummond, pictured with Patrick Dangerfield after the 2022 grand final, has been appointed AFL Commission chairman.

Geelong supremo to take over top job at AFL House

The controversial process to find a boss has finally run its course.

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Sydney says it will re-rookie veteran Dane Rampe after a surprise delisting.

Two Sydney veterans suddenly hit with full 360-moment

‘Both boys are extremely well-respected members of the playing group.’

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The SANFL’s head of football, Matt Duldig, says the last touch rule has improved football in the state.

SANFL boss urges AFL to adopt last touch rule in 2026

The SANFL’s head of football, Matt Duldig, says the last touch rule has improved football in the state as the AFL weighs up introducing their own version of the rule.

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Bulldogs skipper ties the knot in stunning California wedding.

AFL superstar marries Canadian love he met in Perth

The pair were married in a stunning destination wedding surrounded by a host of the star’s Western Bulldogs teammates.

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