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Former West Coast Eagle’s AFL player Mitch Brown has hit back at social media trolls.

Mitch Brown hits out at trolls in new video after coming out

In a new video, the first openly bisexual AFL player, Mitch Brown, has revealed what social media trolls have been sending him, responding to one common message.

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Rankine, who looked visibly distressed as he read the prepared statement, made clear he wanted no sympathy.

Rankine on verge of tears as he makes heartfelt apology

The Adelaide star has spoken publicly for the first time since he was banned for making a homophobic slur after flying back into Australia tonight.

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David Swallow will play his first final this weekend.

Suns get behind their champion as Swallow picked for finals

Gold Coast’s much-loved warrior is set to remove one of footy’s most unwanted records with David Swallow a confirmed in for their historic elimination final against Fremantle.

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Snoop Dogg’s team say he has not apologised for making homophobic comments.

Fresh twist in Snoop Dogg homophobic rant ‘apology’

The rapper appeared to have tried to make amends for offending the same-sex community, but now the saga has taken another dramatic turn.

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Bobby Hill is in a happier place but will miss Collingwood's qualifying final with Adelaide. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Pies make their call on Hill’s AFL finals future

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has spoken about the make-up of Thursday night’s team with a Magpie big man facing more September heartache as a big selection decision looms.

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Kangaroos skipper Jasmine Garner will miss the next fortnight of AFLW action due to injury.

AFLW superstar learns extent of ankle injury

Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne have learned how long brilliant captain Jasmine Garner will be sidelined.

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Liam McBean called out the fan, who was subsequently evicted.

Adelaide Crows investigating ugly slur towards rival captain

The premiership hero was in ‘shock’ when he heard the same word that led to Izak Rankine’s four-match ban.

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Snoop Dogg has backtracked from comments he made about a same sex couple in Lightyear.

'My bad': Snoop Dogg addresses same sex comments

Snoop Dogg, the AFL’s 2025 grand final headline artist, says he was caught off guard when his grandson asked him about a same sex couple in Lightyear, but says he is willing to learn from his mistake.

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Campbell Chesser has offers to stay at West Coast or head to Carlton.

Carlton launch bid to poach rival club’s uncontracted speedster

7NEWS can reveal the former first-round draft pick is suddenly weighing up two offers.

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Snoop Dogg will perform at the AFL grand final.

Snoop Dogg breaks silence on homophobic podcast rant

American rapper Snoop Dogg has addressed the backlash from the LGBTQ+ community after his comments bemoaning the depiction of same-sex relationships in kids’ movies went viral.

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Bailey Smith’s openness, personality and work ethic have endeared him at Geelong.

Cats teammate reveals bizarre Smith pre-game ritual

Geelong star Tom Stewart has opened up on life inside the change rooms with Bailey Smith.

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Fremantle has earnt the right to confident they can progress through the finals.

Why the Dockers can go deep in the AFL finals

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Fremantle has what it takes to challenge the flag contenders after proving their doubters wrong.

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St Kilda’s biggest stars for 2026 will be Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Tom De Koning.

The huge downside to St Kilda’s massive gamble

GEORGIE PARKER: The Saints have gone all in on two big stars, but there is one thing the club is overlooking with these big money signings.

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