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McLachlan brokered extension of Sportsbet deal before he left the AFL
There was no public announcement of the extension, which prevents other wagering businesses, including McLachlan’s new employer, Tabcorp, from advertising or promoting their odds on AFL platforms until 2028.
- by Peter Ryan
Money Talks
AFL 2024
Crunch time: Why the next three months are crucial for these players at your AFL club
- by Marc McGowan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Star Giant suffers ruptured testicle; Dees deny reports of rift with Petraccas
- by Andrew Wu
Opinion
Gambling
Does something stink about Gil McLachlan’s new appointment? You bet!
- by Charles Livingstone
Insight & Analysis
Dusty in his own words: Watch the champion Tiger’s most revealing interview
A rare video interview shows that Dustin Martin was an excellent judge of his football strengths and weaknesses, even before he launched his spectacular AFL career.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Ignore their ladder positions, here’s why the Roos and Pies just played out the best game of 2024
The most compelling thing from Sunday’s game was that North Melbourne, of all teams, got nine goals up on last year’s premiers and did it in a thrilling, authoritative fashion.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
The shirtfront Brayden Maynard didn’t see coming
As a kid, Magpie Brayden Maynard was so excited by footy that he sometimes peed his pants. At 200 games, he’s still excited. But it shows in a different way.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
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From recruiter, to the recruited: How late-blooming McCartin is turning the heads of AFL scouts
Charlie McCartin, the late-developing middle brother of Paddy and Tom, is attracting the attention of AFL clubs while playing country footy in Lorne.
- by Michael Gleeson
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
‘Articulating to fans’: AFL holds firm on umpiring explanations
The league’s football boss said it was important fans were given an understanding of how and why key decisions were made, while Demons coach Simon Goodwin defended his club’s medical staff over their handling of Christian Petracca’s injuries.
- by Andrew Wu
Opinion
Gambling
Does something stink about Gil McLachlan’s new appointment? You bet!
- by Charles Livingstone
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