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Tigers snare AFLW double chance with draw

Richmond have drawn with North Melbourne to take fourth spot in the AFLW and set up a qualifying final against Brisbane.

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Outback schoolteacher Michael Gallus leads Pakistan to AFL Asian Championships triumph

Footy is growing on the sub-continent, with a cricketing powerhouse claiming an unlikely triumph over teams stacked with Aussie expats and state league stars.

ABC News

Gippsland football clubs call for review of Player Points System after widespread breaches

Every club in Gippsland has been fined for breaching a system designed to ensure a more equal playing field in country football.

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‘I can’t trust anybody in this system’: AFL review into concussion study leaves players and experts disappointed

Scientists question the panel’s finding that Paul McCrory’s plagiarism did not contribute to his reputation as a world expert

The Guardian - AU

Prespakis hurt as Cats run rampant in AFLW

Geelong went within five points of the AFLW's highest score, but Georgie Prespakis was injured in their 75-point thrashing of bottom side Sydney.

AAP

Joe Chivers returns to footy after a skydiving accident left him in a wheelchair

A traumatic accident made Joe Chivers think he'd never return to sport, but he's proven himself wrong and gone from strength to strength in the sporting world.

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These AFLW club members support more than one team, and it's changing the way they view the game

Fearn Harrison is a proud member of five AFLW clubs, and she's not the only one supporting multiple teams. Many fans are finding themselves watching the women's game, thanks to a feeling of acceptance and inclusion.

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‘You do see a bit of Jackson Pollock in it’: the country pub with a striking Nicky Winmar artwork

Pat Furze shows the painting by the AFL great that has a special place in his regional pub

The Guardian - AU

For the Tiwi Islands, the future of footy is female

The Tiwi Islands is home to the most Australian Rules players per capita. Yet only two Tiwi Islander women are playing professionally. Is the AFLW ready to support First Nations women?

ABC News

Port's Horne-Francis has leg surgery

Port Adelaide expect boom recruit Jason Horne-Francis to be ready for the start of next AFL season after he underwent leg surgery.

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Victoria police apparently breached internal guidelines regarding complaints made by Danielle Laidley

Force fails to follow own policy by not completing investigations into former AFL great’s complaints on time or notifying when finalised

The Guardian - AU

Former AFL player Liam Jurrah on remand ahead of hearing over alleged assault, break-in

The former AFL high-flyer will remain in custody while he awaits a court hearing after he allegedly broke into a house and assaulted a woman earlier this year.

ABC News

Warren Tredrea's court action against Nine News Adelaide likely to be resolved before it goes to trial

A former AFL player and Nine News Adelaide presenter will likely resolve his legal dispute with the broadcaster over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, his lawyers say.

ABC News

North Melbourne says Alastair Clarkson will start as senior coach on November 1

North Melbourne confirms Alastair Clarkson will commence his head coaching role at the club on November 1.

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Clarkson to start as planned at North

North Melbourne have confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson will start as planned on November 1 as an investigation looks at historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.

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Geelong's Hawkins to miss AFL start

Geelong's Tom Hawkins will have foot surgery this week and is likely to miss the start of the AFL season next year.

ABC News

Former AFL player Shaun Smith unimpressed by league response to concussion researcher's plagiarism

Former Demons and Kangaroos star Shaun Smith received a payout over repeated concussions during his career, so he was naturally invested in the AFL's research into concussion. Finding out some of it was plagiarised leaves him feeling like "it was a complete waste of time".

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Chiefs release statement on death of former player, coach Walt Corey

Former #Chiefs linebacker and coach Walt Corey has died at 84 years old.

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Clarkson welcomes investigation details

Alastair Clarkson has welcomed the AFL releasing the terms of reference for the independent investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn.

The Guardian - AU

AFL apologises to players in concussion study after review finds it produced no published research

Multimillion-dollar study led by Dr Paul McCrory led to ‘confusion’ among player participants over tests and procedures, review says

The New Daily

Players ‘let down’ in AFL concussion study

The AFL has apologised to past players who were "let down" by its under-funded and under-resourced concussion research project.

AAP

Harvey to reunite with Lyon at Saints

Two-time Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey will return to St Kilda as an assistant coach, reuniting with head mentor Ross Lyon.

AAP

Players 'let down' in AFL concussion study

Former players who participated in the AFL's concussion research project have received an apology from the league after an independent review into the study.

Irish Mirror

Zach Tuohy commits to Geelong for another season as he eyes Jim Stynes record

He is currently enjoying his first visit home since before the pandemic and has been afforded a hero’s welcome in Portlaoise following his Premiership success.

AAP

Bombers say football program lacked unity

Essendon have released more details of the review into the troubled AFL club, acknowledging the players lack fitness and the football department lacks unity.

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