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Luke Edwards has been forced to retire due to concussion issues.
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Jackson Barrett and Glen Quartermain

Midfielder steps away from Eagles amid concussion battle

Luke Edwards has become the latest AFL player forced into medical retirement, with the West Coast midfielder stepping away from footy to focus on his health due to ongoing concussion concerns.

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Christian Petracca has revealed he had healthy conversations with the club.
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Ben Sutton

Petracca makes first public statement as club CEO moves on

‘Culture is an interesting word.’

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Jaidyn Stephenson could be in the mix for a return to his junior club Ferntree Gully.
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Glenn Valencich

Jaidyn Stephenson in mix for return days after shock AFL retirement

The 25-year-old could make an immediate comeback in his original stripes where it all began.

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Jack Gunston will be re-drafted as a rookie.
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Harrison Reid

Hawthorn delist premiership forward Jack Gunston

The 33-year-old has played 260 games at AFL level, including 18 since returning to the Hawks from Brisbane.

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Jy Simpkin and Harry Sheezel will be part of the Kangaroos team that will play two home games in Perth and Bunbury.
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Ryan Daniels, Dylan Caporn & Jackson Barrett

Everything you need to know about Roos’ games in WA

The struggling Melbourne club is hoping going west might garner some new fans and help the club’s bank balance.

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Jake King has dropped some explosive details on his former.
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Harrison Reid

Explosive revelations dropped on former Richmond coach

‘My head was just saying belt him and leave ... I ran over a cameraman, I kid you not.’

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Gary Pert (right) has quit as CEO just two months after Kate Roffey (left) resigned as president.
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Glenn Valencich

Melbourne plunged into fresh turmoil as another leader quits

The top boss ‘lost the faith of key players in recent months’.

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Hawthorn have signed Melbourne Storm academy prospect Matt Hill as a Category B rookie.
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Cameron Noakes

AFL wins mighty arm wrestle over exciting NRL speedster

‘He is a naturally gifted athlete and has immense potential.’

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Tom Barrass speaks exclusively to 7NEWS.
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Ben Sutton

Tom Barrass makes raw admission on ‘uncomfortable’ West Coast exit

The devoted family man was ‘dissatisfied with his life’ until Sam Mitchell came knocking.

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The Dreamtime in Darwin clash was a raging success.
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Kate McCarthy

Inaugural Dreamtime in Darwin a raging success

The Top End were treated to a wonderful display of culture, celebration and brilliant skills, writes Kate McCarthy.

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Geelong coach Chris Scott is being investigated by the AFL after taking on a role with a finance company.
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Cameron Noakes

AFL launches investigation into Chris Scott

The probe comes not long after it was made public that the coach had a role with a club sponsor.

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Oleg Markov with his partner Becky Kay at Collingwood’s best-and-fairest awards at the start of October.
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Cameron Noakes

Collingwood make shock delisting call on two stars

A premiership hero and talented forward have just been told the news.

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Matthew Richardson has shared footage of his unfortunate pool mishap.
AFL
Ben Sutton

Security camera footage captures AFL great in pool mishap

‘This is all time.’

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Bonnie Toogood, Co-Captain of the Bombers kicks the ball during the match against the Richmond Tigers.
AFL
Aaron Kirby

AFLW considering huge change to 2025 season

AFL executive general manager of football Laura Kane has left the door open for a number of big changes to the AFLW season.

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Jaidyn Stephenson is walking away from the AFL.
AFL
Mitch Cleary

Former Rising Star winner makes shock call to quit AFL

The 25-year-old has lost the passion for the game.

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