AFL 2021
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AFL
VFL finals revamp as AFL clubs set to choose home final venues
The AFL has called a halt to the VFL home-and-away season but plans to play a sudden-death finals series, while AFL clubs that win the right to host finals will be able to choose where they play them but their choice will be limited to venues that can host crowds.
- by Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
Latest
‘Ready to go’: Willie Rioli set to return after a two-year ban
Willie Rioli’s two-year suspension is set to end and the fallen Eagles forward is in line to make an immediate return against Brisbane on Saturday.
- by Jon Pierik
‘It sucks’: Scarlett’s message to Cats after Stewart injury
The Cats have lost their defensive prime mover, most likely for the rest of the season, but Mark Blicavs says he and his teammates are ready to respond.
- by Jon Pierik
Snap Shot: Tough love for dead-eye Magpie Jack Ginnivan
Snapshot: The goalkicker playing down back; checking up on the talent guru; remembering a great Bulldog.
- by Peter Ryan
AFL not a safe place for Indigenous players: Betts
Eddie Betts says he is prouder of his anti-racism stance than anything he has achieved on the field but laments what he feels remains an unsafe working environment for Indigenous AFL players.
- by Daniel Cherny
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Richmond
Casboult on Suns’ radar as retirements flood in
Veteran Levi Casboult’s AFL career could yet be revived with the departing Carlton tall among the options being considered by Gold Coast to replenish their big man stocks following the retirement of Zac Smith.
- by Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny
Eddie Betts put a smile on the face of footy
There has been no more universally loved player this century than the Blues’ and Crows’ small forward.
- by Greg Baum
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Carlton
‘Playing on Eddie was so tough’: Betts to retire after 350th game
Modern-day great Eddie Betts has confirmed he will play his 350th and last AFL game against Greater Western Sydney this weekend.
- by Daniel Cherny
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AFL grand final
Crowds at games set to supersede home ground advantage
Optus Stadium is regarded internally as the short-priced favourite for the grand final, while finals at different venues around the country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- by Sam McClure, Jon Pierik and Heather McNeill
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AFL off-field behaviour
Richmond star Prestia under investigation over ‘pub crawl’ photo
The photo features Dion Prestia, with his mask below his chin, posing with several others holding small bottles of whiskey during lockdown.
- by Daniel Cherny
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
‘They belong in the eight’: Essendon deserve a finals spot
There’s everything to play for in round 23 in the race for the eight and the top four but the Bombers could make the finals even if they lose to Collingwood.