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Zach Merrett of the Bombers questions the umpire.

AFL hits back after legends tee off on tribunal 'joke'

The AFL has hit back at widespread criticism and claims of a crackdown on dangerous tackles in recent times with a strongly worded statement.

Liam Duggan was concussed after Cameron drove him into the turf.

Lions star free to play after tribunal 'error' confirmed

Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron is free to play after a successful trip to the AFL appeals board on Thursday evening.

'Joke' bans slammed as rules overhaul demanded

The AFL tribunal backed the match review officer in its calls but the public outcry has been significant since the decisions were made.

'Remorseful' Saints teen cops hefty ban for homophobic slur

Lance Collard has apologised after being hit with a six game ban for a homophobic slur during a VFL fixture on the weekend.

Struggling premiers set for shake-up over 'bad look'

Collingwood got everything right last season but it appears the opposite has happened as the club considers making changes.

Bailey Smith could be at a new club in 2025.

Cats claw back as 'heavy favourites' to land star Dog

Out-of-contract Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith is likely to land at Geelong in 2025, despite the Cats playing down discussions.

Changkuoth Jiath argued with the umpire after the headbutt.

Bartel calls for 'good management' between umpires, AFL

Jimmy Bartel has called on the AFL and their umpires to improve on communication with clubs around rules and their ever-changing adjudication.

Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies is dejected during their loss to Geelong.

'Smiles are gone': Cornes' reality check for Pies coach

Kane Cornes has called for Collingwood coach Craig McRae to "head up to the coaches box" after another loss saw them slump to 12th.

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Cornes urges Demons to get rid of $10m star

Kane Cornes has encouraged Melbourne to attempt to offload troubled midfielder Clayton Oliver in the off season, to free up salary cap room.

Heeney and Greene clash back in 2017.

Drama deepens as Swans, Giants texts revealed

The fallout continues from the Giants' video response to Swan Isaac Heeney's suspension, with reports Toby Greene text Heeney before it went live.