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Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell used homophobic language online before abusing a Brisbane opponent last Sunday, as prominent gay rights advocate Ian Roberts called for the AFL to invest more into anti-vilification education.
- by Andrew Wu, Marnie Vinall and Michael Gleeson
Insight & Analysis
Why AFL needs to embrace the coaching merry-go-round
In overseas sports, head coaches often transition swiftly between roles, quitting or being fired from one franchise to resurface as the head coach at another. The AFL’s landscape with more entrenched coaches underscores the need for more open minds on changing clubs.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Why personalities like Sam Draper should be celebrated, not gagged
Seeing Sam Draper’s reaction to the crucial decision late in the Bombers’ last-minute win against Adelaide was revealing and hilarious – unless you barracked for the Crows.
Mathew Stokes
AFL columnist
Roos unable to ‘meaningfully change’ Tarryn Thomas’ behaviour: CEO’s email to rival clubs
The midfielder completed four different behavioural programs before being sacked by North Melbourne once the league’s ban was announced.
Sam McClure
Sports reporter
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AFL 2024
Courage, a near miss and a shoulder hanging by a thread: The 20-second passage of play that shook the MCG
We break down the key moments from a play Blues fans will never forget the last time their side took on the Demons at the mighty MCG.
- by Andrew Wu
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Blues, Dees teams named for blockbuster; Pies’ depth tested; Cousins responds to hall of fame snub
Carlton make four changes ahead of a huge MCG clash; Mum’s the word as the Pies prepare for Mother’s Day at Marvel; and Ben Cousins speaks out on the hall of fame.
- by Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu, Danny Russell and Roy Ward
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AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Mihocek played on with hamstring injury; AFL greats question tackle trend; Hobart stadium gets opposition approval
- by Jon Pierik, Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson