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Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.

Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain

Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain

Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain

Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain

Former Carlton captain Kerryn Peterson sat out the 2025 AFLW season after having her first child and the Blues have made a brutal call on the defender.

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star recruits Oscar Allen and Sam Draper are on track to be fit for the start of the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership defence, coach Chris Fagan says.

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Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.

Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach

Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach

Richmond coach Ryan Ferguson has been sacked, just three months after being re-signed, following a review of the Tigers' AFLW program.

Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Former Hawthorn captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd wants to play for a fourth AFLW club, asking the Hawks for a trade.

Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Essendon young gun Archie Roberts has described pre-season training session as "gruelling" after the Bombers brought in a new fitness team.

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Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.

'Massive load': Cox to benefit from extra Swans support

'Massive load': Cox to benefit from extra Swans support

'Massive load': Cox to benefit from extra Swans support

'Massive load': Cox to benefit from extra Swans support

Dean Cox endured a tough initiation to senior coaching but Sydney star Isaac Heeney believes the Swans boss will benefit from some key appointments in 2026.

'Injury-riddled' Worpel happy to be home in Geelong

'Injury-riddled' Worpel happy to be home in Geelong

'Injury-riddled' Worpel happy to be home in Geelong

'Injury-riddled' Worpel happy to be home in Geelong

New Geelong recruit James Worpel believes he would have been good enough to play midfield at Hawthorn, but couldn't resist an offer to join the Cats.

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

After facing AFL premiership players in court, a former player agent has been fined $4500 for selling fraudulent memorabilia from the 2021 grand final.

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.

Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos

Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos

Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos

Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos

North Melbourne's domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a No.1 draft pick confirming she wants to head to North.

'A bit disappointing': new Crow on Lions trade impasse

'A bit disappointing': new Crow on Lions trade impasse

'A bit disappointing': new Crow on Lions trade impasse

'A bit disappointing': new Crow on Lions trade impasse

Callum Ah Chee says being forced into the pre-season draft to move from Brisbane to Adelaide wasn't ideal after a trade stalemate between the AFL clubs.

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Greene not 'worrying' about flag as he returns to work

The GWS captain believes a younger Giants side can win the AFL premiership, despite some of their senior stars missing chunks of the pre-season.

New Cat Buckley still dreams of top AFL coaching job

The dream of being an AFL head coach again still burns for former Collingwood mentor Nathan Buckley, and drove his call to accept an assistant role at Geelong.

Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts

Brisbane captain Harris Andrews said the last thing on his mind as he started pre-season training on Monday was the motivation of trying for a three-peat.

Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.

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North flag star Sheerin reveals Neale inspiration

Eilish Sheerin turned to hyperbaric oxygen therapy as part of her rehabilitation from a hamstring injury before starring in North Melbourne's AFLW premiership.

'Painful viewing': crucial errors to haunt Lions

Twin 50-metre penalties against Shannon Campbell were among the key errors that cost Brisbane dearly in their AFLW grand final loss to North Melbourne.

Kangas find grandest way to complete perfect AFLW year

North Melbourne have become the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships, completing a perfect season with victory over Brisbane in the grand final.

History beckons as Kangaroos keep their eyes on prize

Only the Brisbane Lions stand in the way of North Melbourne becoming the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships.

Essendon star Nic Martin ruled out for 2026

Essendon's injury woes from this year might follow them into 2026, with Nic Martin already ruled out for all of next season due to a knee injury.

'It was a shock': Cox opens up on Magpies exit

New Fremantle recruit Mason Cox is excited about his upcoming chapter at the Dockers, but he hasn't quite gotten closure on his exit from Collingwood.

AFLW have-nots receive league boost on grand final eve

Three of the AFLW's worst-performing clubs will receive boosts to their lists, with the help announced the day before the grand final.

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