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‘Not all midfielders can do that’: The Sam Walsh move that put Carlton’s flag quest back on track

‘Not all midfielders can do that’: The Sam Walsh move that put Carlton’s flag quest back on track

Carlton and Melbourne played out another MCG thriller, and the narrow margin could have far-reaching consequences for the fate of both teams this season.

  • by Jon Pierik

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AFL 2024 LIVE: Carlton on point as brave Dees fall short in MCG thriller

AFL 2024 LIVE: Carlton on point as brave Dees fall short in MCG thriller

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Carlton and Melbourne face off at the MCG.

  • by Danny Russell
Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur

Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur

Gold Coast’s Wil Powell used homophobic language online before abusing a Brisbane opponent last Sunday, as prominent gay rights advocate Ian Roberts called for the AFL to invest more into anti-vilification education.

  • by Andrew Wu, Marnie Vinall and Michael Gleeson
‘The NT is ready’: Powerbrokers push for 20th AFL team

‘The NT is ready’: Powerbrokers push for 20th AFL team

A Northern Territory club could join the AFL within a decade and play at a multipurpose 20,000-capacity stadium in Darwin, NT powerbrokers say.

  • by Steve Larkin
Homophobic and dumb: Why the punishment is right for Powell’s slur

Homophobic and dumb: Why the punishment is right for Powell’s slur

Gold Coast player’s language shows that changing behaviour takes both time and decisive action.

  • by Peter Ryan
Pies running out of forwards with Elliott test; Bevo calm in face of Bulldogs pressure

Pies running out of forwards with Elliott test; Bevo calm in face of Bulldogs pressure

Collingwood will have only one of their six first-choice forwards against West Coast if star Jamie Elliott doesn’t pass a fitness test, while Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is blocking out the noise.

  • by Jake Niall and Marnie Vinall
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Why AFL needs to embrace the coaching merry-go-round

Why AFL needs to embrace the coaching merry-go-round

In overseas sports, head coaches often transition swiftly between roles, quitting or being fired from one franchise to resurface as the head coach at another. The AFL’s landscape with more entrenched coaches underscores the need for more open minds on changing clubs.

  • by Kane Cornes
Courage, a near miss and a shoulder hanging by a thread: The 20-second passage of play that shook the MCG

Courage, a near miss and a shoulder hanging by a thread: The 20-second passage of play that shook the MCG

We break down the key moments from a play Blues fans will never forget the last time their side took on the Demons at the mighty MCG.

  • by Andrew Wu
Martin linked to a move as Blues chase Swans gun Hayward

Martin linked to a move as Blues chase Swans gun Hayward

Carlton are the front-runners to secure Sydney free agent Will Hayward as clubs circle out-of-contract Blues forward Jack Martin amid a salary-cap juggle at Ikon Park.

  • by Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson
Roos unable to ‘meaningfully change’ Tarryn Thomas’ behaviour: CEO’s email to rival clubs

Roos unable to ‘meaningfully change’ Tarryn Thomas’ behaviour: CEO’s email to rival clubs

The midfielder completed four different behavioural programs before being sacked by North Melbourne once the league’s ban was announced.

  • by Sam McClure
My pleas for Amiss protection not a whinge, Longmuir insists

My pleas for Amiss protection not a whinge, Longmuir insists

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the key forward’s safety is being compromised by ongoing rough treatment.

  • by Justin Chadwick