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The AFL hands down its penalty after a meeting between the commission and Geelong regarding Jake Kolodjashnij's now-controversial contract.

GWS captain Toby Greene admits he "couldn't give a f*** about facilities" as he prepares to meet Geelong about a potential move to the Cats.

AFL boss Andrew Dillon speaks to the media about the Sydney Swans scandal, saying "the actions of a few don't define the actions of the entire industry".

The AFL has confirmed the times for both wildcard round matches next weekend.

The Swans scandal is creating a greater conversation around the AFL's handling of allegations of violence against women and its lack of a "no-fault stand-down" policy.

Swans chairperson Andrew Pridham claims his players have "complete respect for women", but the week's events call for a reckoning with AFL culture.

The Prime Minister has called on the AFL to "do better" in response to the Sydney Swans scandal engulfing the league.

The players' body is the latest organisation to express concern over the scandal, with club and player sponsors on Wednesday also acknowledging the incident.

The AFL tribunal bars Melbourne from using a biomechanist to defend star forward Jacob van Rooyen as his three-match suspension for striking Aliir Aliir is upheld.

Former professional footballer Ricky Henderson is suing the AFL and Fox Sports for more than $1.2 million in damages over an incident in which "compromising footage" of him was aired on live television in 2013.

Fresh statements from the AFL and Sydney Swans responding to an alleged hotel incident signalling a tough approach and imminent sanctions have been welcomed by advocates, but the delay raises questions about the league's policies.

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright insists Josh Fraser's presentation alone would have been enough to guarantee his appointment as senior coach.

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The top 10 could be decided this afternoon as two key games — featuring GWS and Carlton — shape the wild card places on the ladder. Follow live.

Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen faces a nervous wait for the match review officer after collecting a "flat" Aliir Aliir during the Demons' commanding  20.12 (132) to 8.8 (56) win over Port Adelaide.

Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom and Richmond's Dion Prestia announce that they will be retiring from the AFL at the end of the season.

Adelaide Crows great Taylor Walker announces the 2026 AFL season will be his last, saying he hopes to end his career as a premiership winner.

AFL Commission chairman Craig Drummond issues a statement apologising for his part in the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion contract saga.

Geelong is finally issued a 'please explain' over its controversial concussion contract with premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij.

West Coast Eagles star Adam Hunter's mother Joanne Brown says AFL executive Laura Kane reached out to her, but the grieving mother says the phone call was "too little, too late".

As finals hopes fade for some AFL teams, some question whether it's better to lose now to win later. But that might not always be the best policy.

The Bulldogs take on North Melbourne at Docklands, as the AFL's decision not to sanction Geelong over a concussion waiver leads to more questions than answers. Follow live.

Fremantle are flag favourites and make a rare trip this weekend to the home of the grand final — but coach Justin Longmuir isn't buying into the importance of the venue as his side looks to seal the minor premiership.

A Victorian court has been told the victim continues to suffer flashbacks of the attack, while a lawyer for the former AFL great says his client is being investigated for the concussion-related brain injury, CTE.

The veteran coach has failed to overturn the decision to fire him after he manhandled a jogger who refused to leave an oval.

Max King's horror luck has continued, with the St Kilda spearhead ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in his first AFL match in two years.

The AFL confirms the future of State of Origin, with Victoria to miss out on the next match in 2027.

Anthony Albanese says he would love to see the creation of a Northern Territory AFL team while visiting the Tiwi Islands in the NT.

St Kilda takes on Port Adelaide at Docklands as the AFL finds itself in hot water over alleged concussion failings. Follow live.

Fremantle has lost its 14-game winning streak with a loss to GWS, but what are the keys for the Dockers to keep going and set up a tilt at their first flag? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.

In a five-page letter to the executives and commissioners of the AFL, a grieving best mate has slammed the organisation for "failing" former West Coasts player Adam Hunter, who suffered from CTE.

Pundits and fans alike talk about the AFL being an uneven competition — but does the data support that concern?

The woman previously told the court she was "fearful" for her life on the night of the incident last year.

Essendon has opted to go in-house with the panel that will decide whether James Hird returns as its AFL senior coach.

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Hard-luck Sydney midfielder Taylor Adams has called time on his AFL career after a tough run with soft-tissue injuries.

The wife of AFL icon Tony Modra has expressed her gratitude to emergency services and hospital staff as the Crows legend remains in hospital in a "critical but stable condition" following a truck crash in South Australia.

Kay Reid, the mother of premiership players Ben and Sam Reid, reveals that she and her husband Bruce's deep ties to the dead fugitive and his family date back two decades.

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It's been a season of tight finishes in the AFL, but which teams are holding their nerve the best and why?

An ex-footballer has been locked up after a jury found him guilty of defrauding multiple families with his regional pool business.

The AFL's Gather Round will stay in South Australia until 2029 under a new three-year partnership.

Geelong's Ollie Dempsey was denied a clear goal in the narrow loss to Carlton when umpires chose not to call on the AFL Review Centre to check a decision.

Former Essendon player and Demons coach Neale Daniher has died, aged 65. He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013 and campaigned to raise awareness of the disease and increase research.

GWS stunned Brisbane and the AFL with a third-quarter goal avalanche in Sydney. But how did they do it and what remains of the Lions' hopes of a premiership threepeat?

Brent 'Boomer' Harvey has enjoyed being the AFL/VFL games record holder for the past decade, and says he could have played more if he'd accepted an offer from other clubs to extend his career.

A Victorian court hears former AFL player Nick Stevens was a blue-collar worker but committed a white-collar crime, ahead of his sentencing for defrauding six families in 2017.

A video circulated across social media of a group of men laughing about how one of them would "beat the f***" out of a group of female content creators.

SANFL crowds are continuing to climb each year after COVID-19 restrictions put a dent in numbers, but its broadcast reach is winning ratings, and streaming has reached new heights.

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