10 h. 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.

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12 h. ago Nash sent directly to the AFL tribunal for Miers hit; Smith learns fate

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash will have to cool his heels for several weeks after his round-arm on Gryan Miers which left the premiership Cat concussed, while Bailey Smith has learnt his fate over two incidents.

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13 h. ago ‘They’ve kicked the gates down!’ How an Anzac Day tradition was born

If you weren’t at the MCG on April 25, 1995, you might have tried to get in or know someone who was unsuccessful. This is how it all started, from those who were there.

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15 h. ago ‘Unprovoked’ assault: The verdict is in, and Balta will not appeal

Noah Balta will not be allowed to leave his house for the next three months between the hours of 10pm and 6am as part of an 18-month correctional service order imposed by Magistrate Melissa Humphreys for an unprovoked assault outside Mulwala Water Ski club.

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18 h. ago Daicos’ message to the league and the teams who squandered prime

Are the Hollywood Hawks potential premiership Hawks yet? Can the Bulldogs maintain their bite without Sam Darcy? And which two clubs let a golden opportunity slip? We take a look at the key takeouts of an intriguing round six.

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18 h. ago How 400,000km in an old Toyota, a single mum and a brush with death shaped Matt Hill’s career

Matt Hill is the face behind the voice that calls our most famous horse race. He is also a rising star of AFL broadcasting.

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19 h. ago Balta to miss matches after being hit with curfew for assault

A three-month curfew has been imposed on Noah Balta that will prevent the Richmond defender from playing in the club’s Anzac Day clash.

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21 h. ago Why Conor Nash should be set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines

Matthew Lloyd and Jimmy Bartel unpack the looming suspension for Hawthorn's Conor Nash.

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25 h. ago The clock is ticking for the Tasmania Devils. The premier is taking extraordinary measures

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff says those who argue an AFL team in his state won’t work are doing so for selfish reasons – and he insists his decision to circumvent the state’s planning commission is the only way to avoid a “bloody mess”.

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32 h. ago AFL fan banned following incident at game between Port Adelaide and Sydney Swans

A 16-year-old football fan has been banned from the SCG for two years and cautioned by police following an incident during Port's win over the Swans.

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33 h. ago Cats won’t rein in Smith as Nash set to face MRO for Miers hit

Hawthorn were ruing their skill level after a nail-biting loss to Geelong, with midfielder Conor Nash likely to face the tribunal on Wednesday.

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35 h. ago A messy masterpiece at the ’G, ending with Mannagh from heaven

If this wasn’t quite Picasso-level, it was Jackson Pollock – you couldn’t take your eyes off it and the chaos only made it more compelling: a messy masterpiece.

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36 h. ago AFL LIVE updates: Cats star knocked out by Hawk’s swinging arm; Smith apologies as Hawks go down in a thriller

Bailey Smith has opened up about his incident with Jarman Impey, while Gryan Miers was knocked out by a round-arm as the Cats hold on in an Easter Monday classic against Hawthorn at the MCG.

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36 h. ago Cats star knocked out by Hawk’s swinging arm; Smith apologies as Hawks go down in a thriller

Bailey Smith has opened up about his incident with Jarman Impey, while Gryan Miers was knocked out by a round-arm as the Cats hold on in an Easter Monday classic against Hawthorn at the MCG.

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38 h. ago Wests Tigers staff shield Galvin from media as star runs out in front of 500 fans in NSW Cup

Despite fears he might be a late withdrawal, Lachie Galvin played NSW Cup for Wests Magpies. But what happens next week?

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39 h. ago AFL LIVE updates: Geelong take on Hawks in Easter Monday blockbuster

Follow all the action from the MCG as the Cats and Hawks go head-to-head to close out round six.

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39 h. ago AFL LIVE updates: Bailey Smith playing the villain in front of 80,000+ as Cats lead Hawks into half

The Cats enjoy a slender lead at half-time against the Hawks. Follow all the action from the MCG in the final clash of round six.

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39 h. ago AFL LIVE updates: Cats star knocked out by Hawk’s swinging arm in front of 80,000+ as thrilling finish looms

Premiership Cat Gryan Miers has been knocked out at a stoppage, and a Hawk reported in a thrilling final game to end round six.

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42 h. ago Dogs star Darcy avoids ACL rupture but set for long stint on sidelines

Star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy has dodged the worst-case scenario but will still miss a significant period after scans confirmed he did not suffer an ACL rupture in Sunday’s landslide win over St Kilda.

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48 h. ago In the game of the father: How Calsher’s Hawks honour his dear dad

As Calsher Dear nears a comeback to warm Hawthorn hearts, his teammates take on Geelong in an Easter Monday match that stands as tribute to his dad, the late Norm Smith medallist Paul Dear.

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