AFL off-field behaviour
Joel Smith was banned for four years. His dad thinks the AFL’s proposed drug policy could have saved him
The AFL’s proposed crackdown on illicit drugs has received substantial support, with the father of a banned Melbourne footballer calling for players to be tested weekly.
- Jon Pierik
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AFL approves Thomas’ return to lower-leagues football
The AFL says banned midfielder Tarryn Thomas has shown a consistent change in his behaviour and will be allowed to return to the football field in 2025 – but not at the top level.
- Roy Ward
- Exclusive
- AFL 2025
‘Come on, let’s go’: What police have been told about AFL stars’ Sorrento brawl
Demons defender Steven May and Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia have been accused of participating in the Christmas holiday fight that left a man with a broken eye socket.
- Cameron Houston and Danny Russell
- Opinion
- AFL 2025
Salacious corporeal material rather than suited corporate failings ends Sayers tenure
Had he clung to the presidency, Luke Sayers would have faced pressure to explain exactly what had transpired and the provenance of this embarrassing photo.
- Jake Niall
Carlton president Luke Sayers issues statement on lewd photo, is working with AFL integrity unit
In a statement, the Blues boss again said he did not post the image, which appeared on social media site, X.
- Peter Ryan
Richmond suspend Noah Balta following assault charge
The Tigers said in a statement the versatile big man will also complete “education programming and undertake counselling”.
Young West Coast player arrested after allegedly urinating in public
Reuben Ginbey was at a music festival on Saturday evening when he was allegedly caught urinating in public, the club said on Monday.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
- Updated
- Richmond Tigers
Richmond star Noah Balta charged with assault in NSW
The Tigers big man was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and given conditional bail.
- Lachlan Abbott
An umpire was viciously assaulted. Thirty-four years later, he’s still suffering
As Ian Stewart reflects on the damage caused by an angry player, a Queensland academic explains why decision-makers shouldn’t be surprised by “concussion crises”.
- Nick Wright
‘False and inaccurate’: Ricky Olarenshaw defends spa scandal claims
Ricky Olarenshaw says it’s a “delicate and complicated” situation after being accused of being the “mastermind” behind the operations of Flame Spa Bali, which was shut down in September following a police raid.
- Roy Ward
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