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AFL 2024
Claws for concern: Geelong’s defence is leaky, but that’s not Tom Stewart’s fault
Champion Cat Tom Stewart is been targeted by opposition teams, as per usual. But his teammates aren’t supporting him as they should.
- by Peter Ryan
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AFL 2024
Trio of premiership Pies back in the mix; Danger plans for appeal, Tomahawk consults specialists
- by Peter Ryan, Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
Insight & Analysis
The 2022 floods destroyed the Shepparton Swans’ facilities. The AFL stepped in so they could keep playing
The AFL has poured millions of dollars into local community clubs across the country to help them recover from extreme weather events driven by the impacts of climate change.
Marnie Vinall
Sports reporter
Out of harm’s way: AFL’s mental health boss on drugs policy, weight ban
Dr Kate Hall, who treated AFL players with drug and mental health issues in her previous life as a clinical psychologist, says the league is focused on “harm minimisation”.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Can Clayton Oliver be great again in 2024?
Perhaps it was the randomness of rotations though it’s hard to imagine a scenario where Clayton Oliver at his pomp would have been allowed anywhere near the pine with the game on the line.
Andrew Wu
Sports Writer
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Steven May fined over ‘disgraceful’ staging act; Brad Scott’s Bombers stay on alert as threats loom
Steven May was outstanding in the Demons’ three-point win over North Melbourne on Saturday night, holding Nick Larkey goalless, but he came under fire over a third-quarter incident.
- by Peter Ryan
Kanga heartache: Surging Roos go super close to reeling in 39-point deficit
Melbourne’s season has a pulse after they scraped their way to a heart-stopping three-point victory over North Melbourne. Elsewhere, Sydney Swans made it 10 wins on the trot while Ken Hinkley was jeered at home after Port Adelaide were crunched by the resurgent Brisbane Lions.
- by Roy Ward
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McLachlan brokered extension of Sportsbet deal before he left the AFL
- by Peter Ryan
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AFL 2024
Crunch time: Why the next three months are crucial for these players at your AFL club
- by Marc McGowan
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AFL 2024
Read the fine print, Swanny: Hall of fame man of the moment’s accommodation snafu
- by Sam McClure