AFL off-field behaviour
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”.
- by Nick Wright
Latest
‘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.
- by Roy Ward
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AFL 2024
Hawthorn settle Federal Court case with Indigenous players
The Hawks have settled their Federal Court case with Indigenous former players and their families, apologising for their experiences at the club and reaching a financial settlement.
- by Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall
Man accused of throwing bottle at AFL goal umpire challenges CCTV
The man charged with injuring and AFL goal umpire in August plans to challenge his identification on CCTV after appearing in court on Friday.
- by Roy Ward
Joel Smith’s teammates avoid sanction after he cops four-year drug ban
The Melbourne utility received a ban of more than four years for testing positive to cocaine on match day and for “trafficking or attempted trafficking”.
- by Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Jon Pierik
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Melbourne Demons
Demons announce key review findings, but questions remain
Melbourne’s much-anticipated football department review has accepted the club’s off-field drama had hurt the team on the field.
- by Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
Bali massage scandal: Olarenshaw’s sister-in-law calls on ex-footballer to help his family
The validity of the of arrest of Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife was to be challenged in a Denpasar court on Monday. But Bali police failed to attend the hearing.
- by Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
Opinion
AFL 2024
Footballers are not the victims here: Why the AFLPA’s Giants statement landed out on the full
The union’s statement started on the right note, but quickly shifted the onus of responsibility from the players towards the clubs, the AFL and an amorphous “culture”.
- by Jake Niall
Updated
AFL 2024
Django explained: More party details revealed, and why the AFL dropped Giant’s ban
The end-of-season GWS function was paid for by the club, which did not receive any sanction from the AFL.
- by Jake Niall and Andrew Wu
Updated
AFL 2024
GWS players banned, fined over ‘completely unacceptable’ dress-up antics
Greater Western Sydney player Josh Fahey has been suspended for four games after dressing up as former NRL player Jarryd Hayne and simulating sex with an inflatable doll at the Giants’ controversial post-season function.
- by Sam McClure, Hannah Kennelly, Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Roy Ward
Opinion
Opinion
Moral police? Too sensitive? Sorry, but jokes about sexual assault are never OK
Some are saying what happens in a private setting is no business of the AFL. But the Giants players who dressed up as “controversial couples” deserve to be punished.
- by Peter Ryan
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