AFL examines abnormal round 18 free kick count

AFL umpires boss Peter Schwab admits his department concentrated on two games during their weekly review, after an unusually high amount of free kicks across the weekend.

Greene, Zorko and Redpath cop suspensions from MRP

The AFL's crackdown on punches has landed a triple blow, with Greater Western Sydney bad boy Toby Greene one of three players to be offered suspensions for striking.

Hodge's farewell looms as Friday night fixture

Luke Hodge's farewell game is looming for the Friday night stage, with Hawthorn requesting the timeslot for the round 23 fixture against the Western Bulldogs.

Garlett returns to WA to deal with death in family

Melbourne small forward Jeff Garlett is in doubt for Saturday's clash with Port Adelaide after returning home to Western Australia to deal with a family bereavement.

Dillon footy boss for rest of 2017, Bains emerges as candidate

The AFL has indicated it won't raid clubs during the season in its pursuit of a full-time football operations boss to replace Simon Lethlean, who resigned after a relationship with a female employee became public.

Dusty dodges ban, still eligible for Brownlow

Dustin Martin is still eligible for the Brownlow Medal but is on notice for the rest of the home and away season, after receiving fines for two separate incidents in Sunday's win over Brisbane.

AFL players set to receive major mental health care boost

The AFL and the players' association are joining forces in a concerted effort to develop footballers as fit in mind as they are in body.

Membrey offered two-match ban for hit on Grimes

St Kilda are set to be without Tim Membrey for the next fortnight, after being offered a two match vsuspension for his hit on Tiger Dylan Grimes.

Victim has no memory of Fahour's punch

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Vision has emerged of AFL diversity chief Ali Fahour punching an opponent to the head in a local football league game.