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Rioli’s racism claims against Hawthorn aired in court documents

Three former Hawthorn players, headed by ex-champion Cyril Rioli, have given detailed accounts of their experiences as part of their racism court action against their former club.

37 minutes ago
by Jake Niall

Melbourne veterans Tom McDonald do some soul searching after their demoralising loss to the Western Bulldogs.

The Dees can’t redeem their season and Dons are not done yet; Key takeouts from round 21

1 hour ago
by Marc McGowan

Carlton’s Nic Newman after the Blues’ loss to Collingwood.

Four Points

If Carlton can fix these two problems, they can still win the flag

by Peter Ryan

Essendon players celebrate on the fial siren.

Bombers back from the brink, keep their finals dream alive

by Marc McGowan

Sidelined: Jordan De Goey is out for the season after a high-grade hamstring injury.

De-gone: Collingwood star’s season over after horror hamstring

by Peter Ryan, Oliver Caffrey and Shayne Hope

Insight & Analysis

Courageous, clean and consistent: How Smith jagged No.1 ranking for this year’s AFL draft

He might not be the standout No.1 pick like Harley Reid 12 months ago, but this midfield rubberman from the Oakleigh Chargers has emerged as the probable top selection at year’s AFL national draft.

Pies ‘guarantee’ Kelly’s job, won’t pay ‘hundreds of thousands’

Collingwood guarantee the position of Craig Kelly until the court action instigated by a former employee, who alleges racially inappropriate language and conduct by the chief executive, has been completed.

Jake Niall

Chief football writer, The Age

The roadblock to All-Australian defender’s potential return to Victoria

The rumblings about Port Adelaide star Dan Houston’s future, and in particular his links to the Demons, started early last month, while a Collingwood forward’s future beyond this season is uncertain.