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AFL and NRL pre-seasons are among the longest in world sport – here’s why

Australia’s love affair with the major football codes – the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) – is well documented. However, one aspect that stands out to many observers, particularly those overseas, is the length of these leagues’ pre-seasons.

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Boom AFL recruit Smith shines in first Cats hit-out

Bailey Smith was the centre of attention at GMHBA Stadium and Geelong's star recruit he did not disappoint in the hit-out against Hawthorn.

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Knee op to sideline Weightman in AFL blow for Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs small forward Cody Weightman will miss half the AFL season because of surgery to fix a rare knee problem, adding to their growing injury woes.

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Tigers' No.1 pick Lalor concussed in AFL practice match

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor kicked two goals in Richmond's practice match against West Coast, but was concussed in a marking contest in the final few minutes.

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Calls grow for more AFL Indigenous All Stars games

Saturday's AFL Indigenous All Stars match was a raging success, with a record crowd of 37,865 turning up for the 43-point demolition of Fremantle.

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Record crowd on hand as Indigenous All-Stars crush Freo

A record crowd of 37,865 has turned up to watch the Indigenous All Stars thrash Fremantle by 43 points at Optus Stadium.

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Ugle-Hagan's healing path aided by Indigenous brothers

The Indigenous All Stars will be back in action for the first time in 10 years when they take on Fremantle in front of more than 30,000 fans on Saturday.

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Dockers players stunned at Indigenous All Stars talent

The AFL Indigenous All Stars have brought together a star-studded squad for the clash in Perth, and Fremantle's players are already nervous.

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Teenage Swans forward hit with AFL drugs ban

Caiden Cleary will miss Sydney's opening two games of the AFL season after being banned for breaching the league's illicit drugs code.

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Adam Selwood remembers 'built-in best mate' Troy

Former AFL player Troy Selwood has been remembered fondly by his brothers at a memorial service after he died suddenly last week, aged 40.

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AFL great Neil Balme joins Adelaide Crows' board

Adelaide have added legendary figure Neil Balme to their board in a move that has been trumpeted as a significant boost to the AFL club's football expertise.

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Tarryn Thomas cleared for state league football return

The AFL has permitted former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas to play for stand-alone VFL, SANFL or WAFL clubs in 2025.

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Indigenous All Stars wrap their arms around Ugle-Hagan

Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has landed in Perth and will take up a non-playing role for the AFL Indigenous All Stars match against Fremantle.

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Mac explains big Hardwick shift in second Suns season

Mac Andrew has detailed a crucial mindset shift at Gold Coast as the Suns prepare for season two under triple-premiership coach Damien Hardwick.

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Hinkley brushes Power coaching handover criticism

Ex-Port Adelaide player Kane Cornes' suggestion the club has effectively conceded it can't win the flag this year has been laughed off by Power officials.

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Good news for Saints as King set to return to training

After Friday's injury carnage, the news is improving for St Kilda, with key forward Max King set to return to full AFL training next week.

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Carr has forged deliberate path to coaching Port

Having served a solid apprenticeship, Josh Carr will take over from Ken Hinkley next year as Port Adelaide coach.

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Eagles star Tim Kelly out to rekindle love of football

West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly is focused on regaining his love of football rather than the lingering uncertainty around his playing future beyond this season.

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Power-ful plan puts Carr in driver's seat on coach ride

Josh Carr, a 207-game Port Adelaide player and current assistant coach, is to take over from Ken Hinkley next year at the Power.

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AFL plan to extract more money from gambling faces potential legal challenge

Exclusive: Bookmakers consider fighting proposal to increase fees from 0.9% to 1.5% of turnover from most bets

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Hinkley eyes farewell flag as Power handover confirmed

Long-standing Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will hand over the reins to senior assistant Josh Carr at the end of the 2025 AFL season.

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Aflac Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Aflac has surpassed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about its future prospects.

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Tigers coach bullish star Lynch will start AFL season

Star Richmond forward Tom Lynch is expected to be ready for the start of the AFL season despite another injury setback late last month at training.

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Magpie Maynard shrugs off foot injury, contract talks

Collingwood's Brayden Maynard says a troublesome foot injury won't prevent him from lining up for the Magpies in their AFL season opener against the Giants.

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Hopper draws on early AFL days at GWS as Tigers rebuild

Richmond midfielder Jacob Hopper says there are similarities between the Tigers this year to the start of his AFL career a decade ago at GWS.

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