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No stadium, no team, no deal. Will Tasmania's AFL stadium survive a minority government bombshell?

Two Tasmanian Liberals have quit over the stadium deal, but, given the widespread joy that emanated following the granting of the AFL licence, handing it back after just 10 days would be as embarrassing as it is unlikely, writes Chris Rowbottom.

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Zac Stanton suffered a serious head injury while playing for an AFL Queensland club. A battle with his insurer followed

The long-term effects of multiple head knocks and concussion in professional sport has recently been in the spotlight. But, as Zac found out, just one hit can be life-changing.

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Court documents reveal coach accused of raping former Melbourne player Daniel Hayes was a long-time AFL employee who coached Sydney Swans academy teams

Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.

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Alice Springs' Traeger Park to host community and town-based football competitions again

A compromise has been reached, after Alice Springs council banned this years' community competition from Traeger Park citing concerns about crime, with four weeks to be played in town and four weeks in remote communities.

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Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium

Australia's last Liberal state government has slid into minority rule after two MPs quit amid concerns about plans for a stadium in Hobart.

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Tasmania's Liberal government thrown into minority as MPs defect over $715 million AFL stadium in Hobart

Concerns over a contentious $715 million stadium and the government's priorities have pushed two Tasmanian MPs to quit the Liberal Party and sit as independents, ending Premier Jeremy Rockliff's majority.

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Former Melbourne Demons footballer Daniel Hayes serves Supreme Court writ on AFL and junior coach Mark Heaney

Daniel Hayes was forging a path to a dream career in the AFL 17 years ago — but after leaving the Demons without playing a game, the small forward was left grappling with feelings few understood.

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Clarkson unloads on Hawthorn, panel over racism saga

Alastair Clarkson has launched an extraordinary tirade against his former club, Hawthorn, describing their handling of the racism saga as "shameful".

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How Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs have adjusted on the fly this AFL season

Luke Beveridge ended a 62-year premiership drought for the Western Bulldogs, but the polarising coach is not resting on his laurels seven years later, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli suspended for two matches at AFL tribunal

Junior Rioli avoids a three-match ban but will miss the next two rounds for the Power, after the tribunal downgrades the impact of his striking charge from severe to high.

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It would be a travesty if AFL history is allowed to repeat with booing of Lance Franklin

Irrespective of intent, it is about impact and the ticking time bomb of Black excellence in the purview of the white gaze

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Morning Mail: Trump sexually abused writer, jury finds; Chalmers’ cost-of-living budget

Advice columnist E Jean Carroll was attacked by former president but not raped, jury decides, awarding her $5m; treasurer walks fine line in budget

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Jacob Van Rooyen's striking suspension upheld at AFL tribunal despite outcry from former players

Jacob van Rooyen fails to get his controversial two-match ban for striking overturned, and the Melbourne club confirms it will appeal against the AFL tribunal’s decision.

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NRL joins growing number of sporting codes backing Indigenous voice to parliament

Major Australian sporting organisations expected to play a significant role in the yes campaign, with AFL and Cricket Australia yet to announce a stance

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Port Adelaide Football Club condemns racist post directed at Indigenous AFL player Junior Rioli

The Port Adelaide Football Club has condemned a racist post directed towards Indigenous AFL player Junior Rioli.

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AFL, Collingwood, Sydney denounce fans who booed Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin

Sydney has expressed fears some spectators are failing to learn from the past as the Swans, Collingwood and the AFL all criticised Magpies fans who booed

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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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Ex-Welsh rugby player's four daughters being hailed as 'superstars' on other side of world

He featured in one of Welsh club rugby's most notable achievements of the past 25 years

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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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Collingwood beat Sydney to top AFL ladder, St Kilda clip North Melbourne, Port Adelaide hold off Essendon

Five goals to Brody Mihocek lead Collingwood to victory over Sydney, while St Kilda take care of North Melbourne and Port Adelaide hang on to a five-point win over Essendon.

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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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