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Sydney rivalry shows why derbies are the lifeblood of Australian football

Few A-League fixtures produce the pumping scenes and vibrant atmosphere that materialise when the city’s east meets west

The Guardian - AU

How's Ya Mate? mental health round continues expansion with help from Tadhg Kennelley, Kirby Bentley

Tadhg Kennelley and Kirby Bentley connect with young people in Broken Hill and Menindee as ambassadors for How's Ya Mate? — a successful local mental health and wellbeing initiative that hopes to go national.

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Collingwood apologise to Lance Franklin and Sydney for crowd booing in MCG clash

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore and coach Craig McRae issue an apology to Sydney's Lance Franklin after he was routinely booed by members of the crowd during Sunday's match at the MCG.

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AFL Round-Up: Melbourne and Port Adelaide thrive on fine margins, and who is to blame for the West Coast situation?

Round eight proves the season will be defined by a series of thrillers, while West Coast's road back to relevance looks like being a long one. We digest the week that was.

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Richmond’s old firm must build new dynasty for a changing game

The rise of Geelong and Collingwood proves the game has changed since Richmond’s premiership years. Can the Tigers evolve to find success again?

The Guardian - AU

AFL star Lance Franklin booed by Collingwood fans at MCG, baffling Sydney Swans' coach John Longmire

AFL great Lance Franklin became the latest star player to be booed by opposition fans, leaving Sydney coach John Longmire bemused and Collingwood counterpart Craig McRae nonplussed.

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Ex-Celtic star Leigh Griffiths scores Mandurah City free-kick stunner as he rolls back the years

The former Hoops and Hibs striker is plying his trade in Australia these days but he still has that set-piece magic as he fired a 30-yard cracker into the top corner.

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Hobart is getting a new stadium for AFL games, but what's wrong with Bellerive Oval?

Tasmanians opposed to a new stadium at Macquarie Point have been at pains to point out that AFL has been played at Bellerive Oval for years. So, why couldn't they continue there and save millions? The answers are a little more complex than you might think.

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Inside the AFL's battle with Warner Brothers to trademark the Tasmania Devils

From jeans to baseball teams, the AFL has an interesting history of battling for trademarks — but the fight for the Devils might be the most intriguing of all, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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AFL issues lifetime bans for several football fans amid crackdown on racial abuse

The AFL confirms nine football fans have been banned from attending games for life, while a further five are being investigated for racially abusing players as the league cracks down on vilification.

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Everything Leeds Rhinos' Rohan Smith said on ruck speed and key calls after defeat

The Rhinos lost to Salford Red Devils at Headingley on Friday night.

Leeds Live

Collingwood, Melbourne and St Kilda are the AFL's top trio — and if they all finish top four it will be the first time since 1939

For the Magpies, the Demons and the Saints, it's been a strong start to the AFL season, and at this early stage we are on track for something not seen in VFL/AFL history since the start of World War II, writes Andrew McGarry.

ABC News

AFL’s northern child has struggled but now Gold Coast Suns look to the future

Outside footy’s heartland, the Suns have had to be innovative with their indoctrination – Tasmania can learn from their history

The Guardian - AU

AFL personality Eddie McGuire criticised by NT Sports Minister Kate Worden over podcast comment

The high-profile Melbourne commentator is invited to travel to the NT before making future comments about its social problems.

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The search for a name for Tasmania's new AFL team begins, with Devils early favourite

The Devils? How about the Tasmania Apples? Or maybe the Penguins? The search has begun for a name for Tassie's new AFL team — and one early favourite may require some wheeling and dealing to secure.

Belfast Live

Crusaders Strikers plan special tribute in memory of Kaylee Black

Club donating ticket money to family from Wednesday night's game against Derry City

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Former football player Austin Robertson Jnr believes he has CTE, will donate brain to science

Austin Robertson Jnr, who was concussed five times during his Aussie Rules career, believes he has developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy from repeated head trauma.

The Guardian - AU

AFL warned Tassie devil logo could expose it to costly trademark clash with Warner Bros

AFL needs to be ‘vigilant’ to distance Tasmanian team logo from the Warner Bros cartoon character, lawyers warn

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Tasmanian AFL team now a reality after deal signed with league boss Gillon McLachlan

The AFL's 19th team licence is officially awarded to Tasmania, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff saying "generations" of Tasmanians have been waiting for this moment. Follow live.

The Conversation

The AFL needs real cultural change. Can the new chief deliver it?

A long, competitive recruitment process to name a new Australian Football League chief executive has concluded with the appointment of an AFL insider.

Irish Mirror

Irish League football club 'devastated' after passing of under 13s player

Tributes were paid to the Crusaders Titans goalkeeper as the heartbreaking news was confirmed by the club on Monday evening.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: MasterChef judge’s death shocks industry; new AFL boss; and Mark Latham could be sued

The sudden passing away of the 46-year-old reality TV star, leaves production company and Network 10 ‘saddened at the sudden loss’

The Guardian - AU

Safety first as Andrew Dillon from the office next door wins AFL’s global CEO search

By picking the company man backed by the outgoing Gillon McLachlan the league knows exactly what it’s getting

The Guardian - AU

Alleged attack that left Sydney football referee with broken jaw may deter volunteers, associations say

Calls for stronger punishments after alleged assault of Khodr Yaghi during amateur game in Padstow

ABC News

South Bunbury Football Club team becomes family affair as mum plays alongside her three daughters

South Bunbury Australian rules football player Kelly Bevis has made club history after playing her first league game on a team alongside her three daughters.

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