No change to AFL’s concussion rules despite Brayshaw retirement
The AFL will not lengthen the mandatory 12-day concussion policy despite this week’s shock retirement by Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw.
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The neurologist’s call that blindsided Brayshaw, Dees
All the information Melbourne had received was positive, and Angus Brayshaw was picked to play against Richmond. Then, as footy boss Alan Richardson explains, last week’s news shocked them all.
‘Devastated’ Dees star retires after brain scan shock
Just two weeks out from the club’s season opener, Melbourne premiership player Angus Brayshaw has made the difficult decision to end his 167-game career.
AFL star retires immediately after sad news
The AFL world has been shocked by the news Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw has retired immediately before the AFL season.
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More good news for dazzling Dees
A post-match rant from the Western Bulldogs coach overshadowed Melbourne flexing its muscle even as injuries hit.
‘Spooky’: AFL history repeats itself
Melbourne got off to the perfect start in the AFL season opener, and eerie similarities to last year’s grand final had fans seeing double.
‘Spectacular theatrics’ stun AFL season opener
The AFL season has barely started and a coach might have just played the most insane selection mind games we have ever seen.
‘Ridiculous’: Truth behind AFL’s petty feud
There’s no love lost between last year’s AFL grand finalists but the reason behind their bitter rivalry has raised eyebrows in the footy world.
‘Extra spice’: AFL rivalry set to explode
Claims of disrespect during the off-season have set the stage for an electric grand final rematch between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
Dees coach breaks silence on bullying allegations
The premiership coach responded on AFL 360 to an explosive report about his behaviour heading into the 2021 season.
‘No complacency’: Dees hardman on flag defence
Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney can’t wait to kick off his club’s premiership defence against the Western Bulldogs on Wednesday night.
Why footy’s biggest player agency refused Eddie’s trade doco
The excitement is palpable for the documentary that goes behind the scenes of the AFL’s trade period. But there is one noticeable absentee.
‘Very AFL-like’: Cox hits out after sunglasses drama
Mason Cox has declared he would have worn his prescription glasses even if the league had denied his request. And another call didn’t come as a surprise to him.
Reigning premiers stick with Gawn identity
Max Gawn became Melbourne’s first premiership captain since 1964 and will have the chance to do it again this year.
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