5 h. ago Yze says Balta’s been ‘punished enough’; Rioli trains as coach calls for social media changes; AFL exec’ to depart

Noah Balta is likely to play in Richmond’s AFL side on Saturday just days before he is sentenced for assault over a December attack on a man in Mulwala, while Willlie Rioli has returned to training at Port Adelaide following a racism drama.

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7 h. 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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4 d. ago AFL teams and tips: Hawks welcome back Worpel for grudge match

As the AFL converges on Adelaide for Gather Round, here are all the ins and outs for South Australia’s festival of footy.

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6 d. ago Jacinta Allan joins calls for Noah Balta to sit out of football until his sentencing

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan wants Richmond defender Noah Balta to sit out until he is sentenced for his attack on a man in NSW.

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7 d. ago Crows make key call for Cats blockbuster: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round five

As the AFL converges on Adelaide for Gather Round, the Crows have made a key call for the clash that opens South Australia’s festival of footy.

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1 week ago Darcy snags five as Dogs fall short; Saints’ win defies history; AFL admits Rankine mistake

The Dogs were brave in their loss to Fremantle, with Sam Darcy starring again. The Saints firmed up their spot in the top eight with a mature performance on the road in Adelaide, and the AFL admits an umpiring error hurt the Crows.

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1 week ago Saints survive Power surge; AFL admits Rankine mistake; VFL outing for McKay, Hollands; Giant Hogan boots nine

The Saints firmed up their spot in the top eight with a mature performance on the road in Adelaide; the AFL admits an umpiring error hurt the Crows; a Carlton pair make an encouraging return, and Giant Jesse Hogan outscores the Eagles.

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1 week ago AFL gives verdict on controversial Rankine call; McKay, Hollands get through VFL clash

Umpire error denied Izak Rankine a shot at goal to put the Crows in front in a game that was decided by one point.

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1 week ago AFL finds Rankine call was a mistake; McKay, Hollands get through VFL clash; Hogan boots nine for Giants

Umpire error denied Izak Rankine a shot at goal to put the Crows in front in a game that was decided by one point, and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan has outscored the Eagles on his own.

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2 w. ago You had me at October. Breaking down Eddie McGuire’s AFL grand final plan

Eddie McGuire flagged high-level discussions of an AFL fixture revamp, with State of Origin revived, and the grand final moved to October. There’s a lot to unpack.

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2 w. ago Eddie McGuire wants to tweak the timing of the AFL season. It’s a good idea

Eddie McGuire flagged high-level discussions of an AFL fixture revamp, with State of Origin revived, and the grand final moved to October. There’s a lot to unpack.

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2 w. ago How Eddie McGuire would have handled Oscar Allen if he was running the Eagles

Oscar Allen met with a rival club as captain of West Coast ... and Eddie McGuire is NOT happy.

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2 w. ago "They are in no man's land": Matthew Lloyd calls out the Dees

Matthew Lloyd has his say on Melbourne's struggles.

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3 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: ‘They’ll never take the next step’: Legend’s big call on shocking Bombers; AFL boss responds to free

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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last month Jackson says trade talk is ‘all rubbish’; Blues invaded by ‘threat mindset’; Roos challenge Archer ban

Luke Jackson puts to bed speculation he wanted to be traded back to Melbourne. The AFL cops criticism from a legendary Adelaide curator. A busy week is on the cards at the tribunal, and Carlton’s mindset in Thursday night’s poor showing against Richmond has been questioned.

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last month The ‘threat mindset’ behind Carlton’s loss; Roos to challenge Archer ban

AFL safety fears about Adelaide Oval’s capacity to host two footy fixtures either side of the Sheffield Shield final have been called out as “fictitious”. Meanwhile, it’s shaping up as a busy week at the tribunal and Carlton’s mindset has been put under the microscope.

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