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‘There’s enough crash and bash’: Magpies, Cats guard against concussion
Premiership stars Darcy Moore and Patrick Dangerfield have revealed their clubs have changed their approaches to contact training in a bid to avoid concussion.
- by Jon Pierik, Marc McGowan, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan
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AFL 2024
Hardwick on why he left Tigers, feeling reinvigorated and the Sun with potential to be ‘special’
- by Michael Gleeson
Insight & Analysis
Who did Joel Smith text? The major risk factor for the Demons
Melbourne is flying blind without any knowledge of what Joel Smith did or did not say to his teammates in his text messages, and no control of an external investigation.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
The AFL club memberships that offer the best value for money
If you want a grand final ticket in September, you need to get busy in February. We contacted every AFL club to break down the best memberships in each category.
Hannah Kennelly
Brayshaw was a heart-and-soul player. His retirement should be a wake-up call
Angus Brayshaw did not want to retire, but he will not regret it. Hopefully, his difficult decision will be a catalyst to improve player safety in football at all levels.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
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AFL 2024
Cats midfielder unlikely for round one; Harley Reid quiet in first West Coast outing
The Cats were looking forward to having underrated midfielder Cam Guthrie back on the field in 2024, but he’s in doubt for round one, while Harley Reid’s maiden outing for West Coast did not live up to the hype.
- by Peter Ryan
Match simulation
AFL 2024
‘Preferably four’: AFL urged to slap Port enforcer with hefty ban
Port Adelaide’s Sam Powell-Pepper is facing a delayed start to the home-and-away season for a bump which left Adelaide’s Mark Keane concussed.
- by Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
Updated
AFL 2024
‘Devastated I can no longer play’: Angus Brayshaw’s shock concussion retirement
- by Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
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