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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Irish Mirror

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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Veteran trio re-sign for Geelong in AFL

Geelong's veteran trio of Tom Hawkins, Isaac Smith and Zach Tuohy have signed fresh one-year deals to extend their decorated AFL careers next season.

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AFL Indigenous great Edwards joins Crows

Shane Edwards is joining Adelaide as an Indigenous player development manager after ending his decorated AFL playing career at Richmond.

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'Emotional' Ross Lyon back at St Kilda

Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.

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Saints set to confirm Ross Lyon's return

Ross Lyon is expected to sign a three-year deal with St Kilda to return as senior coach, with confirmation imminent from the AFL club.

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Hard work key for Saints' King under Lyon

Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw credits Ross Lyon for helping him become an elite AFL player, and he hopes the veteran coach is appointed at St Kilda.

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Morning mail: Liz Truss resigns, Thorpe’s undisclosed relationship, boost to Pacific aid

Friday: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are among the runners to replace Liz Truss, who will become her country’s shortest-lasting leader. Plus: why we love cheating scandals

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Hawthorn review could go ahead without First Nations families' participation, lawyer says

The lawyer representing a First Nations family who allege mistreatment by Hawthorn, says their "traumatised" clients may not participate in the AFL's independent investigation.

AAP

Saints reunion tugs at Ross Lyon's heart

Ross Lyon is "very close" to formally rejoining St Kilda as senior coach, 11 years after his shock departure from the AFL club.

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AFL releases terms of reference for investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and families

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the investigation into Hawthorn's treatment of Indigenous players and their families must give "due process and natural justice to those who have made claims and those against whom allegations have been made".

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AFL releases Hawthorn racism inquiry terms

The AFL has given a projected December finish for the investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn, with mediation included if needed.

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In sport, it's all about the money — but accepting it is not always so easy

In the messy world of sport sponsorships, players are often stuck between their personal beliefs and the greater good of their code. It takes a courageous athlete to bite the hand that feeds, writes David Mark.

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