11 m. ago Imagine if that assault happened on the field. Why the AFL failed with Noah Balta ban

Had Balta committed the same act against someone on a football field instead of outside a pub, the tribunal would have banned him for half a season. Maybe it’s only players’ heads they worry about.

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1 hour 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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2 h. ago ‘Interferes with integrity of the game’: Hasler’s sin bin tirade in crosshairs

Gold Coast coach Des Hasler claimed the NRL’s renewed focus on head contact and use of the sin bin “interferes with the integrity of what the game’s about.”

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6 h. ago ‘Interferes with integrity of the game’: Tino banned for tackle that triggered Hasler’s sin bin tirade

Gold Coast coach Des Hasler claimed the NRL’s renewed focus on head contact and use of the sin bin “interferes with the integrity of what the game’s about.”

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7 h. 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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7 h. 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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14 h. ago ‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

It can be said there are four stages of a team’s development: Contending, rebuilding, building, and no man’s land. We run an eye over every club, and just where they sit.

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15 h. ago This stylish football figure raids her husband’s closet for this item

Zoe Marshall, wife of Wests Tigers NRL coach Benji Marshall, is used to the spotlight. But one particular red carpet moment left her feeling “overwhelmed”.

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15 h. ago From battlers to basket weavers: a guide to Australia’s voter types

A rich vocabulary has emerged to describe different voter groups in increasingly complex electorates.

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21 h. ago Roos take a leap back in huge loss to Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney.

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22 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday 2025: Swans steamroll disappointing Roos; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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23 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday 2025: Hapless Roos struggle against undermanned Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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24 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday 2025: Roos take the fight to Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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25 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Former Swans Parker, Konstanty wrestle old mates; Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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25 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained; Tiger cubs impress against reigning premiers

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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26 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained; Lions stretch away from Tiger cubs at the MCG

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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28 h. ago Long queues at MCG amid increased security after gun scare slows entry to Tigers v Lions clash

Football fans were greeted by more thorough security - and long queues - at the MCG on Saturday after Thursday night’s scare when two men allegedly carried guns into the ground.

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28 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Lions get early jump on Tigers as fans face huge MCG security lines; Rankine denied in controversial Gold Coast finish

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

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29 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Suns, Crows in last term shootout; ‘Not happy where he is’: Petracca’s emotion sparks reaction

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

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30 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Crows, Suns locked together in match of the round; MCG security in the spotlight after gun drama

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

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