A broken leg was AFL draft hopeful Jy Simpkin's worst nightmare
Three schools, a move to the city and a broken leg has meant draft hopeful Jy Simpkin has been through more than his fair share of challenges recently.
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Larissa Nicholson
Larissa Nicholson is a journalist at The Age.
Boots but no health insurance in new AFLW pay deal
Most women who play in the AFL's new league will earn $8500 in their first season of football, a boost from the $5000 originally offered by the league.
Seven AFL clubs fined for breaking doping rules
Seven AFL clubs broke the league's rules in 2016, but the league found they did so unintentionally.
Football commentator trampled by horse
Broadcaster Hamish McLachlan is in hospital after being trampled by a horse on Wednesday.
Bombers delist Dempsey, Bulldogs confirm Minson's departure
Essendon delisted veteran Courtenay Dempsey and the Western Bulldogs confirmed Will Minson was leaving their club, as the annual post-season cull continued.
Hawks delist Fitzpatrick and cult figure Spangher
Fan favourite Matt Spangher and round-23 hero Jack Fitzpatrick have been dropped by Hawthorn.
We'll do what we can for Yarran, says Tigers footy boss
Chris Yarran may not play AFL football next year, Richmond's football boss confirmed on Friday morning.
Richmond dismay at missing out on Friday night lights
Richmond boss Brendon Gale has expressed disappointment that the Tigers have been shut out of the coveted Friday night timeslot in 2017.
AFL considers moving grand final to twilight timeslot in 2017
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says the AFL is considering a twilight grand final in 2017 and will make a decision over summer, as the league announces the 2017 fixture.
Ben McGlynn becomes St Kilda assistant
Just-retired Swan Ben McGlynn is joining St Kilda as an assistant coach.
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