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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.
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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.
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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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Caleb Daniel has opened up on his exit from the Western Bulldogs.
AFL
Anna Harrington

AFL premiership hero opens up on ‘hurt’ during tough year

The All-Australian felt he lost the trust of his former coaches before seeking a trade to a rival.

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The AFLW would benefit from a revamped fixture.
AFL
Mitch Cleary

The 10-point plan to make AFLW bigger and better in 2025

The AFL should consider when sitting down to map out the future of the competition, writes Mitch Cleary.

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Jason Horne-Francis is heading over to the US this off-season.
AFL
Harrison Reid

Jason Horne-Francis makes bold trip to international specialist

The Port Adelaide midfielder is travelling half way across the globe for help this off-season.

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Megan Kauffman celebrates a goal.
AFL
Ben Smith

This way to the finals! Fantastic Freo book postseason berth

Walyalup (Fremantle) have punched their ticket for the AFLW finals and kept their slim chances of a top-four finish alive after downing GWS by 30 points at Henson Park.

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Sleep, eat, train, repeat — it’s the regimented cycle governing the lives of WA’s AFL players for three-quarters of the year.
AFL
Zach Margolius

What WA’s AFL stars are up to on their off-season

They’re hard at work for most of the year but the AFL offseason offers a brief window for players to spread their wings in pursuit of adventure and downtime. See where your favourite WA stars are holidaying.

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Melbourne’s finals hopes are hanging by a thread.
AFL
Anna Harrington

High-flying Hawks leave Demons' finals hopes in limbo

Injury-ravaged Melbourne are up against it to make the AFLW finals after suffering a six-point loss to current league leaders Hawthorn in Cairns.

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Running machine Bailey Smith will line-up for Geelong in 2025.
AFL
Cameron Noakes

Chris Scott addresses burning Bailey Smith situation

The rumours were flying way before the young superstar had told the Bulldogs he wanted out.

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Chris Scott has joined Morris Finance.
AFL
Harrison Reid

Chris Scott accepts new job after finals exit: ‘I am honoured’

The Geelong premiership coach has taken a role in finance with the club’s blessing.

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Kate Dempsey and daughter Pippa lead out the Tigers for the Pride round match against Geelong.
AFL
Ben McClellan

‘Not my job’: AFL footy boss on AFLW troll victim backlash

The AFL Executive General Manager Football says while she would support the Tigers player abused online for being gay she had not spoken to her yet.

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North Melbourne are hoping to play a home game at Optus Stadium next year.
AFL
Ben Sutton

Victorian club exploring bold move to sell home game interstate

It would be a huge financial windfall and also assist the Eagles or Dockers in travelling for one less game. 

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Michael Walters and Alex Pearce.
AFL
Craig O'Donoghue

How WA can become permanent home of AFL Indigenous showcase

Fremantle’s clash against the AFL’s Indigenous All-Stars at Optus Stadium in February could become a regular event in WA, with the league’s chairman making a bold promise at the launch.

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Kate Dempsey was subjected to vile abuse online.
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Kate McCarthy

‘Unacceptable’ abuse shows we still have a long way to go

It was a tough week for many women in the AFL industry, none tougher than Kate Dempsey, writes Kate McCarthy.

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