97 m. ago AFL teams and experts’ tips: Magpies ring changes for trip across Nullarbor

Collingwood coach Craig McRae promised a raft of changes to this week’s team and his selection committee has delivered with four key players avoiding the trip to Fremantle, while Jeremy Howe returns.

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2 h. ago Rioli’s Showdown fate to be decided as AFL probes his alleged threats against opponents

Rioli and Power officials met with the AFL for two hours, and a decision about whether he plays in Saturday night’s Showdown will be made on Thursday.

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3 h. ago Marnus firms for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month

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3 h. ago Marnus firms to pip Konstas for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month.

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4 h. ago Rioli’s Showdown fate to be decided on Tuesday, Port ‘incredibly angry’, AFL probes alleged threats

The AFL is considering re-opening its investigation into Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli, after two more allegations of threatening behaviour came to light.

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5 h. ago She went from punk rocker to pilot. Now Sussan Ley wants to be Liberal leader

There is no map to guide a shattered Liberal Party through its worst defeat, but Sussan Ley is game to try. Her upbringing and early life explain why.

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17 h. ago The AFL wants more tall talent, so it’s sending recruiters to America

A decade after unearthing Mason Cox, the AFL will run a recruiting drive in his home city, renewing its push to turn more gifted US athletes into code hoppers.

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17 h. ago Tom De Koning could earn $3m more at St Kilda, but Blues say they have more to offer in long term

Carlton are urging their in-demand ruckman to do some blue-sky thinking and weigh up the connections they offer and the earning potential he will have if he finishes his career a one-club player.

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17 h. ago McGuire calls for Dees president Green to 'put the phone down'

Eddie McGuire and Tom Morris debate Melbourne president Brad Green's criticism of the media.

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17 h. ago James Hird reveals his advice for Oscar Allen who looks set to depart

Is the situation surrounding the free agent an example of why the game should consider a mid-season trade period?

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17 h. ago A third alleged incident involving Willie Rioli threatening a player has emerged

Eddie McGuire says the Eddie McGuire must act as Tom Morris reports there is a THIRD alleged incident of Willie Rioli being threatening towards an opponent.

Events

28 h. ago Another Rioli threat alleged as Geelong player left distressed

Claims of a previous incident involving Rioli comes after the Power star apologised for sending a threatening message via a teammate of Western Bulldogs player Bailey Dale on the weekend.

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29 h. ago Qld police failed to get Bondi Junction killer help before stabbing spree, inquest told

A NSW coroner is likely to recommend systemic changes after an overworked police force failed to connect a mass killer to the mental health system before his attack.

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30 h. ago Police plea after 'oversight' saw Bondi Junction killer escape help

Queensland police bosses have told an inquest that missed opportunities are devastating after officers failed to follow up on Joel Cauchi's mental health concerns.

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33 h. ago In failing to sanction Rioli, the AFL is flipping players the bird

Though the AFL has happily fined players for giving the finger this year in pantomime moments of by-play, it decided against fining Willie Rioli for allegations of a post-match threat. They choose their moments to be offended most at Docklands.

Sport

34 h. ago ‘Let’s be strategic’: Magpies make wholesale changes for trip to Perth

Collingwood will be without four of their premiership stars for Thursday night’s clash against Fremantle in Perth, with one struggling midfielder-forward remaining in Melbourne to work on regaining full fitness.

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34 h. ago Magpies make wholesale changes for Perth trip; Silvagni on track to return from hand surgery

Collingwood will be without four of their premiership stars for Thursday night’s clash against Fremantle in Perth, with one struggling midfielder-forward remaining in Melbourne to work on regaining full fitness. Meanwhile, the Blues hope to have Jack Silvagni back for their spicy clash with St Kilda.

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41 h. ago Why this son of a Carlton gun has the option to join the Tigers

Cody is the son of former high-flying Blue Andrew Walker, who retired in August 2016, and an exciting father-son prospect in the 2026 national draft. But that’s not the end of the story.

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41 h. ago Why Lloyd believes the AFL should change broken aspect of draft

Does the league need to change the rules when it comes to access to father-son and academy prospects?

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50 h. ago The issue at the heart of Clayton Oliver’s latest frustrations at Melbourne

The four-time best and fairest winner trained fully last week and his omission from the team to play West Coast came as a shock to his teammates, who have been pleasantly surprised by his turn around in professionalism.

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