AFL off-field behaviour
Analysis
AFL 2024
‘We make mistakes all the time, just like football teams do’: Inside the Magpies’ season that didn’t go according to plan
A decades-long friendship has been one of the casualties of the 2023 premiers’ sometimes-disruptive 2024.
- by Caroline Wilson
Latest
‘Why would he put himself in that position?’ Hawks defend Ginnivan’s night out
Jack Ginnivan had a quiet night out at a pub with friends on Thursday night before the Hawks’ elimination final against the Bulldogs on Friday, but his decision has been called into question.
- by Jon Pierik
New board candidate emerges as Petracca’s confidence in Melbourne’s future grows
Motivated by a desire to improve the football club’s culture Christian Petracca was convinced the club would work to address key concerns when he spoke to key confidants inside and outside the club.
- by Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
AFL bans bottle thrower for life; Bulldogs’ AFLW game officially moved to MCG; Houston rejects Dees
The AFL has banned a Carlton supporter for life from all AFL and AFLW matches, the Bulldogs have moved their match, and a Power star stays put.
- by Jon Pierik and Marnie Vinall
Analysis
AFL 2024
Inside the politics of the Petracca predicament
Like a boulder hurtling down the mountain, the destructive momentum from Christian Petracca’s injury has gathered so much velocity that if it is not halted, it could demolish the Melbourne hierarchy.
- by Jake Niall
Updated
AFL 2024
Fan facing life ban after leaving goal umpire bloodied
Police are searching for a footy fan after a goal umpire was hit in the head by a water bottle during the AFL match between Carlton and St Kilda.
- by Roy Ward
One player has copped $14,375 in fines this year. The AFLPA wants changes
Players have told the AFLPA they are being stung by excessive fines, disproportionate to their indiscretions, and want transparency to show how the money is being spent by the league.
- by Andrew Wu
Anti-doping watchdog clears AFL, urges players’ hair testing results to be made public
Sport Integrity Australia warned the AFL must bolster its “intelligence capability to manage emerging threats to the game’s integrity” through illicit drugs, but found the program highlighted by Andrew Wilkie was not against anti-doping rules.
- by Michael Gleeson
Exclusive
AFL 2024
Out of harm’s way: AFL’s mental health boss on drugs policy, weight ban
Dr Kate Hall, who treated AFL players with drug and mental health issues in her previous life as a clinical psychologist, says the league is focused on “harm minimisation”.
- by Jake Niall
‘I’ve maintained my innocence all along’: Fagan welcomes potential court hearing into racism saga
Brisbane Lions coach and former Hawthorn staffer Chris Fagan says he’d welcome the chance to tell his side of the story of the Hawks’ racism saga in court.
- by Russell Bennett
Updated
AFL 2024
Thomas to be barred from football if fresh charges are proven
Sacked North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas was charged by police on Tuesday for alleged harassment and breaching a court order.
- by Carla Jaeger
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