AFL off-field behaviour
Man punched and kicked during MCG brawl
A man in his 30s was punched and kicked by a group of Hawthorn supporters at the MCG on Friday night.
- Bridie Smith
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Richmond premiership star pleads guilty to dealing with proceeds of crime
Marlion Pickett has admitted to charges relating to burglaries in the Perth area during his playing career.
- Alexander Darling and Rebecca Peppiatt
‘A bad spiral’: Bailey Smith opens up on the panic attacks, mental health struggles that led him to seek help
One of the most marketable stars in the game said he had struggled with his mental health since he was a teenager, but it had taken him a long time to seek the support he needed.
- Peter Ryan
Dillon defends his leadership team, says Bailey Smith’s ‘nose beers’ post was no laughing matter
Andrew Dillon was speaking at the unveiling of a new $54 million package to help compensate past players for severe injuries that hamper their future earnings.
- Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
- Updated
- Port Adelaide Power
‘We don’t react to media criticism’: Dillon defends Rioli penalty
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has spoken publicly for the first time about the Willie Rioli case, as one Indigenous star fears racism will always exist from beyond the boundary.
- Jon Pierik
- Opinion
- AFL 2025
How crime and punishment do, and don’t, work in the AFL world
The handling of Paul Curtis, Noah Balta, Willie Rioli and others highlights the very different way the AFL deals with on-field and social incidents.
- Jake Niall
- Updated
- AFL 2025
AFL hands down verdict as Rioli apologises, Port deliver anti-racism message
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli will not play in this weekend’s Showdown against Adelaide as the league announced a one-match ban hours after Rioli said he would not play this week.
- Jake Niall and Sam McClure
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
Goodwin denies Oliver reports, says onballer will play this week; Voss cagey on Curnow injury scare
Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver is happy at Melbourne and the three-time All-Australian will face the Hawks. Meanwhile, Michael Voss says his star forward was involved in an unexpected training clash with Tom De Koning.
- Brittany Busch and Danny Russell
- Opinion
- AFL 2025
For every ‘footy dork’ there’s a Bailey Smith: Why my No.3 jumper is in good hands
The last thing we want is Smith rolling out the “one week at a time” junk the next time the Cats win a thriller.
- Jimmy Bartel
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Inside the Willie Rioli decision that sparked a fury
The AFL has been roundly criticised for their inconsistent application of penalties for a while now and the Rioli saga brought the dissatisfaction to a head.
- Peter Ryan
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