AFL off-field behaviour
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‘All of a sudden, it was a big issue’: Stringer explains Dons exit, denies links to crime figure
Slimmer and still smarting from his exit at Essendon, Jake Stringer opens up in an expansive interview with this masthead – touching on everything from the constant critiques, to his new life in Sydney.
- Sam McClure
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AFL star, assault victim settle civil case the day after graphic footage aired in court
Richmond Tigers star Noah Balta settled a case with Thomas Washbrook after a NSW court was shown CCTV footage of the premiership player’s sickening attack.
- Danny Russell and Jake Niall
Ex-Brisbane Lions star loses three-year battle over speeding charge
Former AFL star Jason Akermanis has lost a nearly three-year legal battle to overturn a conviction for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h.
- Rex Martinich
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- Domestic violence
Seven just gave a TV job to a high-profile convicted stalker. Women deserve better
I’m less concerned about whether the person on my television screen has abused drugs, and far more concerned about whether they’ve abused another human being.
- Clare Stephens
The GWS gun the Cats couldn’t – and won’t – snare
He’s not a household name in most parts, but this running defender is one of just seven players in the whole AFL contracted to at least 2032.
- Jake Niall
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‘Cease and desist’: Confusion reigns over Winmar’s role in AFL racism claim
A racism class action against the AFL has had a major development, with a prominent former player declaring he does not want to be a figurehead. Meanwhile, Hawks coach Sam Mitchell and Swans counterpart Dean Cox have spoken ahead of the new season-opener.
- Jon Pierik, Angus Delaney and Vince Rugari
Nicky Winmar could help lead racism class action against AFL
The Supreme Court of Victoria heard on Monday that a class action of historical racism claims led by Phil Krakouer, and including at least six other footballers who played between 1975 and 2022, could be widened to include a player at the centre of one of the sport’s most iconic images.
- Jon Pierik and Angus Delaney
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
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
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