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The Loop: Hawthorn racism review reveals shock allegations against former coaches, house rents hit record highs, BBC says 28 million Brits watched Queen's funeral

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Hawthorn racism review to allege that former coaches separated First Nations players from families and demanded a pregnancy termination

Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan are named in a Hawthorn review into how First Nations players were treated during Clarkson's time at the helm of the Hawks. Warning — this story contains details of self-harm, pregnancy loss, and intergenerational trauma for Indigenous people.

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Collingwood's McRae named best AFL coach

Collingwood's Craig McRae has been named the AFL's coach of the year, capping off a remarkable debut season in charge of the Magpies.

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AFL grand final: Sydney Swans fans fork out up to $1,781 to fly to Melbourne

Prices soar for direct return flights to see match against Geelong Cats a week after Collingwood diehards made the pilgrimage to Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian government increases taxpayer funding lure to secure AFL licence

As AFL club presidents pore over documents to decide if Tasmania will win the 19th AFL licence, Premier Jeremy Rockliff increases the amount taxpayers will contribute, repeating his pitch that the "flow on effects" will benefit the state.

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AFL pushing Magic Round concept for 2023

The AFL is considering an extra set of matches in 2023, with multiple states vying to host the competition's version of the NRL's Magic Round.

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Cats' Dangerfield eyes elusive AFL flag

Patrick Dangerfield is still chasing a first AFL flag but the 2016 Brownlow medallist is determined not to overthink his second grand final with Geelong.

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Airfares skyrocket amid holiday, sports spike

Airfares soar and airports prepare to cater to millions as school holidays, a public holiday, and the AFL Grand Final all hit at once.

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Pies clear list space ahead of AFL trades

Collingwood have delisted four players as they prepare to be a major mover in the AFL trade period.

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Reid, McInerney miss Swans AFL training

Preliminary final hero Justin McInerney has joined Sam Reid as a no-show at Sydney training ahead of the AFL grand final.

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Sydney Swans, Lance Franklin issue cryptic 'one more' press release to confirm star full-forward will play on in 2023

Lance Franklin's AFL grand final week statement that he will play for another season copies how Michael Jordan announced his NBA comeback.

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Lance Franklin considered retiring from AFL before re-signing with Swans

After months of speculation the 35-year-old has decided to play on with Sydney in 2023 and won’t rule out continuing after that

The Guardian - AU

Playing, not staying, delayed Buddy's deal

Lance Franklin says whether he would keep playing, and not staying at Sydney, was what delayed his call on a new one-year AFL deal.

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Franklin commits to Sydney for 2023 season

Champion Sydney forward Lance Franklin will continue his decorated AFL career in 2023 after signing a one-year contract extension with the Swans.

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Lions exposed in prelim rout: club great

Brisbane legend Jonathon Brown says his former side needs to address one glaring weakness to be an AFL flag threat.

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Stadium last challenge for Tassie AFL team

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan says securing funding for a stadium is the last box required to be ticked before a licence can be granted for a Tasmanian AFL club.

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Cats' Holmes building push for GF berth

Geelong's Max Holmes has hit the track as he attempts to prove his fitness for the AFL grand final but he needs to get through the Cats' main training session.

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Scott backing key to Rohan finals rebound

Chris Scott's backing of Gary Rohan before the AFL finals has bolstered the Geelong forward's confidence for the grand final against his former club Sydney.

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Inside the Game: The rise and rise of Patrick Cripps, from Northampton to Carlton to the Brownlow Medal

It's been a big football journey for the Blues' new AFL best and fairest - Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson analyse the development of Patrick Cripps that took him from Northampton to the Brownlow Medal.

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Club by club Brownlow votes: Each team's 2022 leaderboards in the AFL best and fairest

Before the glitz and the glamour of the Brownlow got underway, we tried to predict every club's top vote getter — did we get it right? Check out every vote for every player.

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AFL Round-Up: Geelong and Sydney prepare for grand final showdown as Collingwood give us one for the road

The grand final awaits for Geelong and Sydney after the preliminary finals offered up pride, pain and one last Collingwood comeback. We digest the week that was.

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Blues star Cripps celebrates Brownlow win

Patrick Cripps says he never let the hype around his AFL tribunal case get to him as he was eventually cleared and deemed eligible to win the Brownlow Medal.

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Blues' Cripps puts WA town on map again

Patrick Cripps' Brownlow Medal win continues the extraordinary success for Northampton, the small Western Australian town that regularly produces AFL stars.

The Guardian - AU

Blue-collar Swans worthy victors over brave Magpies in yet another AFL classic

There was no need for any fun facilitators in a game that stacks up alongside classics of the past

The Guardian - AU

The 10 best AFL grand finals of the last 50 years – sorted

Ahead of this year’s final on Saturday, Jonathan Horn looks back over 50 years of VFL and AFL to pick the most memorable, heartbreaking and exciting games

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