41 m. ago Police walk back charges were expected to be laid on AFL players

AFL stars Steven May and Dion Prestia have been interviewed and released pending further inquiries over a Boxing Day brawl on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula that left two in hospital.

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2 h. ago AFL players interviewed by police over Sorrento brawl that left man blind in one eye

Steven May and Dion Prestia have been interviewed and released pending further inquiries over a late-night Boxing Day fracas that put two men in hospital.

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4 h. ago AFL players set to be charged over Sorrento brawl that left man with permanent eye damage

AFL players Steven May and Dion Prestia are expected to be charged over a late-night Boxing Day fracas in Sorrento that left two men in hospital.

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8 d. ago Cheek, confidence, performance: How Harley Reid became the AFL’s most wanted

No.1 draft pick Harley Reid is not only the AFL’s most coveted player, but also a commercial dream who major brands are lining up to partner with.

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1 week ago Almost biblical in its timing, Francis’ funeral falls under the same shadow as his papacy

As the world teeters under the weight of war, its leaders, adversaries and allies alike will sit shoulder to shoulder in an extraordinary – and historically charged – gathering.

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1 week ago Pope’s funeral set to be one of the most historically charged in living memory

As the world teeters under the weight of war, its leaders, adversaries and allies alike will sit shoulder to shoulder in an extraordinary gathering.

Politics

1 week ago The magistrate who sentenced Noah Balta has embarrassed the AFL

The magistrate has effectively doubled the Richmond player’s suspension, and exposed the AFL for failing to read the play in terms of community sentiment on the case.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘What can we do?’: Their favourite son now a Sun, Tigers seek to stem bleeding of Indigenous talent

Richmond’s investment in Indigenous talent was a cornerstone of their golden era. A few short years later, Daniel Rioli is playing against them, and Indigenous player numbers are falling at the Tigers and across the AFL.

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2 w. ago Investigation not impacting Blues players, says Voss; Beveridge rules out coaching move to Dees

Carlton coach Michael Voss says an internal investigation into a manager at the club is not impacting on his team, which will head into the Good Friday clash against North Melbourne with just one win for the season.

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2 w. ago Think footy games are dragging on this season? The numbers show you’re right

Once upon a time, an AFL coach simply had to ask their players for “120 minutes of effort”. But fresh analysis of the most recent AFL match data shows the real number is now closer to 130 minutes.

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2 w. ago Eddie McGuire calls for the AFL to protect players from 'idiots'

Following the Bailey Smith fan altercation, Eddie McGuire and Chris Scott have their say.

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3 w. ago ‘Not the standard we expect’: Dees president backs coach, players despite horror start

Brad Green has moved to ease the frustration fans are experiencing amid a winless start to the season, coming as an AFL great says coach Simon Goodwin is on the ropes.

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3 w. ago The four players Essendon should trade, and a couple they should chase

Essendon’s record in the past 20 years is an indictment. Here’s what they must do, according to a former AFL list boss.

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3 w. ago Job swap: Marsh quits AFLPA for second stint as cricket union boss

AFL Players Association chief Paul Marsh has resigned to return to his old job in cricket as the boss of Australian cricket’s players union.

Politics

3 w. ago Injury blow for Hawks, key midfielder out for months; Marsh leaves AFLPA for second innings at cricket union

Will Day is facing up to four months on the sidelines after suffering a stress fracture in his foot, while AFL Players Association chief Paul Marsh has resigned to return to his old job.

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3 w. ago Why the ‘personal issues’ label is doing some AFL players a disservice

A player who is suffering from poor mental health should be given the space to work through their issues, with all the support the AFL system can offer. But if a player’s behaviour is contributing to their issues, clubs should be able to call out that behaviour.

Sport

3 w. ago If you want the perks of being an AFL player, accept the responsibilities

The questions might be uncomfortable. But if you can’t accept the realities of being an AFL player, the solution is simple; don’t play the game at the elite level.

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