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AFL 2024
Scandals, a derailed rebuild and questionable drafting: Unpacking a seven-year AFL slide
The Crows have been in disarray since the 2017 grand final. After seven seasons of mediocrity, distractions, controversy and mishaps, patience at West Lakes must be wearing thin.
- by Kane Cornes
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Houston’s appeal thrown out; Pickett ends remarkable footy tale; Tigers pick Gale’s successor
- by Roy Ward, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
Insight & Analysis
‘Fair game’: Why AFLW players want to be called out for clangers
Given how far the competition has evolved already, it’s past time for congratulating the league’s mere existence. Constructive criticism is a sign of respect that AFLW deserves.
Marnie Vinall
Sports reporter
Why the AFL needs red cards, and why the Lions were let down by more than Joe’s shanked kick
(Dan) Houston, the AFL has a problem that only a red card can fix. The Brisbane Lions also have a problem, and it’s more than Joe Daniher missing a late shot on goal against the Magpies.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
Trying to make sense of Clarkson’s comments; Bombers made right call on Heppell
This week in key takeouts, we take a look at Alastair Clarkson’s change of heart on player movement discussions, Jack Viney’s stellar performance on the weekend and Essendon’s decision not to play Dyson Heppell in their last home game of the season.
Marc McGowan
Sports reporter
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The Scoop
AFL 2024
Players slugged $500,000 amid concerns over how cash is spent
A war of words has broken out between the AFL and its players’ union over how much money the league is collecting by fining players for on-field indiscretions and how it spends that cash.
- by Sam McClure
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Tragedy
Footy and media worlds mourn AFL reporter struck by truck
Sam Landsberger has been remembered as a passionate and respected journalist after he was hit by a truck at a busy Richmond intersection on Tuesday.
- by Cassandra Morgan
Money Talks
AFL 2024
Finding a path home to Victoria not going to be easy for Dan Houston
- by Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Port to challenge Houston ban; Pies to complete a ‘deep dive’ review; Police probe Adelaide’s Crouch
- by Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
More news
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Five-match ban for Houston; Viney a ‘Demon for life’
- by Danny Russell, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik