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Noah Balta’s four-match ban is now complete and there’s a couple of weeks before he gets sentenced in court.

Imagine if that assault happened on the field. Why the AFL failed with Noah Balta ban

Had Balta committed the same act against someone on a football field instead of outside a pub, the tribunal would have banned him for half a season. Maybe it’s only players’ heads they worry about.

  • Michael Gleeson

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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
Richmond and Brisbane Lions fans queu to get into the MCG.

Long queues at MCG amid increased security after gun scare slows entry to Tigers v Lions clash

Football fans were greeted by more thorough security – and long queues – at the MCG on Saturday after Thursday night’s scare when two men allegedly carried guns into the ground.

  • Jon Pierik
Andrew Krakouer died from a suspected heart attack at the age of 42.

I visited Andrew Krakouer in prison. This is what I learnt

We shared nothing in common but a football jumper, but we became close. He taught me more than he will ever know.

  • Wayne Campbell
Campbell celebrates in style.

‘I used to be a show-off:’ The story behind Richmond young gun’s somersaults

The footy world might know Seth Campbell best for his acrobatics in round one against Carlton, but there’s more to the boy from Burnie than that. He can also seriously play.

  • Andrew Wu
Harry McKay did not train with Carlton’s main group on Wednesday.

McKay remains sidelined for Blues; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch

After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.

  • Andrew Wu and Scott Spits
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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
The incident involving O’Connell and Rhyan Mansell.

Tiger’s ban stands; Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit

Rhyan Mansell’s three-match ban stands; Elijah Hollands is expected to return through the VFL this weekend; and the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.

  • Jake Niall, Scott Spits and Andrew Wu
Zak Butters has not played this season but will be back from his knee injury shortly, and is in high demand for the years ahead.

This Port star is contracted until the end of 2026, but Victorian clubs are already circling

At 24, Zak Butters is coming into the prime of his career. Hawthorn, Richmond, Essendon and Collingwood are among the clubs keen to lure him back home to Victoria.

  • Sam McClure
An artist’s impression of the proposed AFL stadium in Hobart.

Stadium cost blowouts threaten Devil plans; Tigers appeal Mansell ban; Cripps using psychology degree

More concerns are emerging about the planned AFL stadium in Hobart. Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell is heading to the tribunal, and pressure continues to mount on Carlton.

  • Jon Pierik

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