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Adem Yze congratulates Balta after their side’s win.

Balta helps Tigers get a rare win, but at what cost?

Richmond’s decision to play Noah Balta on Saturday helped them beat Gold Coast. But the Tigers had a chance to shape attitudes towards violence, and they’ve lost some respect from the community for failing to take it.

  • Peter Ryan

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Damien Hardwick makes his way through the Tiger crowd.

Hardwick takes a swipe at Victorian premier over Balta comments after Tiger cubs snare a thrilling win

The three-time premiership coach had some choice words for Jacinta Allan ahead of Noah Balta’s sentencing on Tuesday.

  • Danny Russell, Scott Spits and Russell Bennett
Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli.

Bontempelli officially back for the Bulldogs: AFL experts’ tips and teams

It’s official: the star Western Bulldogs player has been named to return this week after a calf injury. Here are the teams for round six.

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‘It hasn’t felt like this’: Why Queensland’s AFL takeover has only just begun

The Brisbane Lions’ Eric Hipwood and Suns forward Ben King are leading a resurgence that has put Queensland’s two teams at the top of the ladder.

  • Nick Wright
Christian Petracca and Nick Bryan.

Rising Bombers fear young ruck has serious knee injury after big win over Demons

Carlton, Gold Coast, the Brisbane Lions and Essendon each recorded wins on Super Saturday of Gather Round, but the news wasn’t all positive for Bombers fans.

  • Roy Ward, Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Steve Barrett
AFL umpires walk out onto the MCG for Melbourne’s match with GWS earlier this year.

Umpires hit out at AFL, claiming Scotch College facilities not up to scratch

Tensions have been building for years within umpiring ranks over the league’s refusal to offer them a permanent training base. They’ve even had to train at local soccer grounds underneath the West Gate Bridge.

  • Sam McClure
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Sam Darcy’s five goals wasn’t enough for the Bulldogs to win in Perth.

Darcy snags five as Dogs fall short; Saints’ win defies history; AFL admits Rankine mistake

The Dogs were brave in their loss to Fremantle, with Sam Darcy starring again. The Saints firmed up their spot in the top eight with a mature performance on the road in Adelaide, and the AFL admits an umpiring error hurt the Crows.

  • Andrew Wu, Peter Ryan and Steve Barrett
Luke Parker of the Kangaroos and Isaac Heeney of the Swans embrace post game.

Roos take a leap back in huge loss to Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney.

  • Roy Ward, Jon Pierik and Danny Russell
Port Adelaide’s Miles Bergman, Carlton’s Tom De Koning, North Melbourne’s Luke Davies-Uniacke and Gold Coast’s Matt Rowell are yet to commit to their clubs for 2026.

Inviting drama: Should an AFL captain be meeting a rival coach?

These players are yet to sign on the dotted line, and they’ll be at the centre of trade talk in 2025. And with a club captain among their number, the chase is on.

  • Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
Rising star Jayden Campbell will be locked in a three-way battle for the Titans’ fullback jersey.

How a shock shift and an AFL star helped unlock son of NRL titan

They have been the NRL perennial battlers, but a shift for one star to rival that of his famous father has them heading towards a drought-breaking season.

  • Nick Wright

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