AFL bid to kill brain traumas court case
The AFL and the Geelong Football Club have moved to break apart a billion-dollar court case potentially ending a class action involving more than 90 brain-injured players.
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‘Relic of the past’: Chris Scott takes aim at father-son rule
Geelong coach Chris Scott has questioned the father-son rule and voiced his opinion on northern academies and equalisation in a lengthy press conference.
Pies won’t ‘stand still’ on Blue, star mid to make decade-long first
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed the club’s interest in a favourite Blue, while the Pies have named a mega VFL squad with two premiership stars and a son of a legend to play under lights.
Motlop or Dawson? The greatest Showdowns of the Hinkley era
Since 2013, Port Adelaide and the Crows have played out some unforgettable Showdowns. But which moment stands out above them all? Watch and have your say.
‘Hands tied behind their backs’: Harsh truth Lions fans need to confront
If all Australia cared about was rugby, the Wallabies would be unstoppable. Simon McLoughlin reveals why shouty Lions fans should thank their stars they’re not living in an alternate universe.
‘Should we hit the Dan button?’: Inside the rise of Crows’ new star
The seventh-ranked player in the competition in the past six weeks, Dan Curtin has officially arrived. But, as Matt Turner learns, a career in footy came ‘pretty close’ to never happening.
No Coleman? No worries: Hawks leave Voss with forward line Blues
If anything was made clear on Thursday night, it was that you don’t need a fat check forward line to make an impact. The Hawks are running hot, but where to for Charlie and Harry?
The Bondi institution bringing together AFL’s biggest rivals
In stark contrast to what happens on the field, Sydney’s biggest AFL names have found common ground at one North Bondi hot spot – where coffee, steaks and footy gossip flow freely in rugby league heartland.
ASADA ‘set us up’: Ex-Don claims Essendon 34 were manipulated
Stewart Crameri maintains the innocence of the Essendon 34 in the controversial drugs saga that occurred over a decade ago, saying the players were manipulated into sitting down with ASADA.
Doc gets his moment – but where were the Blues?
Hawthorn fans rocked up to the MCG nervous the Blues would rise for Sam Docherty – but they didn’t. And, as Josh Barnes writes, you had to feel for the beloved veteran.
Stadium setback as parties woo crossbenchers
Hobart’s new $1bn AFL stadium has suffered a significant blow, as both sides of Tasmanian politics scramble to cobble together a minority government.
No. 1 in the land? Every player’s U18 Champs ranking points
From stamping their top-10 credentials to rising into the draft mix from nowhere, the AFL national under-18 carnival again featured some big performances. See the exclusive SuperCoach stats here.
‘I want to be here’: Curnow hits back at ‘nothing’ trade talk
Carlton star Charlie Curnow has responded to a week of speculation about his future, reassuring Blues fans that ‘nothing has happened’ with the Suns. Plus, the latest on Jack Silvagni.
The inside word on the Essendon 13 – on and off the field
Not since Fitzroy in 1991 has any team fielded more debutants than Essendon in a season. But who are they? What makes them tick? And what does the future hold? Get to know each one here.
Connor or Caddy? New deal, same target for young Cat
After a draft night trade in 2023, Connor O’Sullivan and Nate Caddy will forever be entwined. But are the Cats ahead right now? The rising Geelong star opens up after re-signing.
Bevo’s Dogs can’t defend — so this is their only premiership path
Barring a miracle, the Dogs won’t finish 2025 as one of the AFL’s six best defences. History says you have to be in order to win the flag. Garry Lyon writes, it’s time for them to go the other way.
Watch: Why Justin Bieber followed AFLW star
Global megastar Justin Bieber follows an exclusive group of people on his social media, including Beyonce, Lewis Hamilton and AFLW star Mua Laloifi? Watch how the surprise follow played out.
AFL’s free agency tweak: ‘Broken’ national draft could soon be fixed
Footy’s national draft already seems botched even without clubs attempting to use the free agency loophole. Jon Ralph reveals, that could all soon be a thing of the past.
4km apart, decades of hate: The bitter rivalry dividing Bell St
Almost a century after their first clash, bitter rivals Northern Bullants and Coburg are preparing for their most crucial Battle of Bell St in years.
May’s bump saga set to stretch another week as Dees appeal
Even after a marathon hearing on Wednesday night, the saga involving Steven May’s hit on Francis Evans isn’t over yet, with the Dees set to appeal the tribunal’s three-game ban.
Teams: Bevo swings the axe, Power boost confirmed
Luke Beveridge has made two big calls at selection – and he’s not the only one ahead of round 20. Plus, there’s good news for Port Adelaide ahead of the Showdown. See the full teams here.
Bogey sides and bunnies: Your club’s ideal 2025 finals bracket
Nine clubs have separated themselves from the rest, and the finals bracket is beginning to take shape. But even the hottest of teams have rivals they don’t want to see in September.
Curnow might want the Suns, but this is the club that should get him
Charlie Curnow is now the latest Blue to be involved in rumours of a move to a rival club. So what could it mean for Carlton’s other assets if the biggest one of all did actually move on?
Hawthorn’s hit list: Hawks vow to be ‘bold’ come trade time
Oscar Allen, Harley Reid … who else? The Hawks are on the hunt, according to president Andy Gowers, who opens up on aggression at the trade table, another bid as top Hawk, and more.
Daicos, Darcy or JHF? Redrafting the generational AFL class of 2021
The 2021 crop of draftees are already making major splashes across the AFL, but who’s the best? Mick McGuane re-drafts the top 20, and spoiler alert — there’s a new leader of the pack.
Confusion reigns as AFL hides behind ‘reasonable’ defence again
Despite nearly every player being on his side, Steven May was still banned for his bump on Francis Evans. And it’s a case of the AFL hiding behind its favourite tribunal play, writes Scott Gullan.
Key Crow out of Showdown – another turns back on free agency
Adelaide has made a late change to its Showdown 58 side, with an important recruit failing to overcome a leg issue. But it’s better news for an out-of-contract Crow.
‘He’ll stay a Carlton man’: Strong Voss shuts down Curnow talk
Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared Charlie Curnow is off the trade table as the star Blue returned to training today.
Young Swan cops major whack for homophobic slur
Young Swan Riak Andrew has copped his whack from the AFL over the use of a homophobic slur in a VFL clash and will undertake a Pride in Sport education.
‘Dump stadium fast-track if you want balance-of-power support’
A compromise on the contentious Hobart AFL stadium may be the price paid for one of the major parties to form government in Tasmania’s hung parliament.
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