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AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

Hawthorn will again be without Will Day for their premiership campaign, with the star midfielder set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines.

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will face a contested hearing over serious assault allegations.

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Dockers recruit 'brings the noise' to ruck battle

Dockers recruit 'brings the noise' to ruck battle

Former Collingwood premiership player Mason Cox is hard to miss at his new AFL home, already vying with Sean Darcy to become Fremantle's top ruckman.

Crows AFL young gun suffers knee injury at training

Crows AFL young gun suffers knee injury at training

Adelaide's young star Dan Curtin has suffered a knee injury at training with questions now around his availability for the start of the season.

Bad Day for Hawks as luckless star suffers injury

Bad Day for Hawks as luckless star suffers injury

Hawthorn star Will Day will miss the start of the AFL season after suffering a shoulder injury at pre-season training.

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has taken aim at the judge of his rape trial as he launches an appeal against his convictions.

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Giants livewire Greene 'touch-and-go' for Origin

Giants livewire Greene 'touch-and-go' for Origin

Giants livewire Greene 'touch-and-go' for Origin

Giants livewire Greene 'touch-and-go' for Origin

GWS star Toby Greene could miss out on representing Victoria in State of Origin, with coach Adam Kingsley saying the Giants star is a wait-and-see proposition.

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son will challenge his two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal after he was found guilty and sentenced to six years' jail.

Pre-season ACL injuries sideline AFL pair

Pre-season ACL injuries sideline AFL pair

Pre-season ACL injuries sideline AFL pair

Pre-season ACL injuries sideline AFL pair

Carlton and North Melbourne have made bad starts to 2026, losing a player each to ACL ruptures that will most likely sideline them for the whole AFL season.

'Fully committed': Hayes offers support to Silvagnis

'Fully committed': Hayes offers support to Silvagnis

'Fully committed': Hayes offers support to Silvagnis

'Fully committed': Hayes offers support to Silvagnis

New football boss Lenny Hayes is the first St Kilda official to comment after the Tom Silvagni court case, with Stephen and Jack at the club.

Magpie star granted leave of absence from AFL club

Magpie star granted leave of absence from AFL club

Magpie star granted leave of absence from AFL club

Magpie star granted leave of absence from AFL club

Collingwood have granted livewire forward Bobby Hill a leave of absence from the AFL club to work through personal issues.

Saints appoint club great to key football role

Saints appoint club great to key football role

Saints appoint club great to key football role

Saints appoint club great to key football role

St Kilda have charged Saints great Lenny Hayes with a key role alongside coach Ross Lyon in attempting to deliver the AFL club success.

Lions coach unsure where Neale's long-term future lies

Lions coach unsure where Neale's long-term future lies

Lions coach unsure where Neale's long-term future lies

Lions coach unsure where Neale's long-term future lies

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan won't stand in the way of Lachie Neale if the former co-captain chooses to depart at season's end.

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Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer dead at 23

North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs have expressed their condolences following the death of former AFL player Phoenix Spicer.

'I let my family down': Neale's Lions future clouded

Dual Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale's AFL future beyond 2026 remains unclear amid a public marriage breakdown leading to him quitting as Lions captain.

Eagles wingman's point to prove after switch to Carlton

Cursed by injuries during his four years at West Coast, wingman Campbell Chesser simply has a point to prove to himself after moving to Carlton.

New deal to put Cats boss among AFL coaching greats

Two-time AFL premiership coach Chris Scott has signed a three-year contract extension with Geelong, tying him to the club until the end of 2029.

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Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has been selected for Victoria, meaning February's State of Origin will be his first game since attempting to leave the Bombers.

Starcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock

West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich has been named alongside former Brisbane Lions teammate Callum Ah Chee in the WA squad to take on Victoria.

I want to be GWS captain: Aaron Cadman's 'master plan'

Returning to his home in Victoria is no longer a part of Aaron Cadman's master plan, with the rising GWS star daring to dream in the club's premiership chase.

Injury-plagued St Kilda star undergoes more surgery

Star St Kilda forward Max King has had a fourth operation on his problematic knee in 2025, delaying his return to Saints training even further.

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.

Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Andrew McGrath has been confirmed as Essendon's captaincy replacement for Zach Merrett on the same day Bombers chief executive Craig Vozzo quit his role.

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

The AFL commission has released list build rules and concessions for the Tasmania Devils women's team ahead of their entry in 2028.

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