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Nat Fyfe (All Stars) gets a handball away through the tackle of Trent Cotchin (Victoria) the last time an AFL State of Origin style match was played in 2020.

AFL CEO boldly backs State of Origin revival

We haven't had an AFL State of Origin since 1999. Now, CEO Andrew Dillon says it's on his agenda as a must-have in the coming years.

Dustin Martin of the Tigers embraces his agent Ralph Carr following his 300th match.

Dusty mystery deepens after coach's shock call

Dustin Martin hasn't confirmed if he will he'll retire or play on come season's end, and his coach hasn't cleared things up.

Jed Waters

Giants CEO slams 'political' academies sabotage

GWS CEO Dave Matthews has declared Victorian teams are trying to sabotage interstate teams as they call for changes to the northern academies.

Josh Carmichael celebrates his first AFL win in 2022.

Sad retirement looming as Pie goes before concussion panel

There could be a fourth AFL player forced to retire due to concussion. This time, it's Collingwood's Josh Carmichael facing a nervous wait.

Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power and Zak Butters celebrate during the 2020 finals series.

Butters backs under fire coach after 'unusual' booing

Port Adelaide star midfielder Zak Butters has defended coach Ken Hinkley, after fans were caught booing him.

Todd Goldstein and Tom De Koning.

'Flip that script': Coach explains veteran's omission

Essendon will make a statement, choosing to leave out veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein for their clash against Geelong in a sign times are changing.

Harley Reid has been the Eagles saviour.

$18m deal mooted as frenzy over young gun grows

A plethora of Victorian clubs could be willing to offer West Coast young gun Harley Reid up to $18 million over 10 years to lure the 19-year-old home.

Patrick Dangerfield's dangerous tackle on Sam Walsh.

Concussion expert slams tribunal's Dangerfield verdict

A doctor has called on the AFL and tribunal to "show leadership" and clarify their rules, after Patrick Dangerfield was let off for a sling tackle.

Petracca was helped off in agony.

'Emotional' Petracca lifts lid on family 'frustration'

Melbourne's Christian Petracca says being in hospital after his internal injuries was "traumatic", but denied his family were angry at the club.

Patrick Dangerfield's dangerous tackle on Sam Walsh.

Dangerfield's tackle ban overturned at tribunal

Patrick Dangerfield has had his one-match ban withdrawn after mounting a successful appeal at the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.