‘Magic Round’ an ideal way to cut the length of pre-season,says Cats chief
Geelong Cats

‘Magic Round’ an ideal way to cut the length of pre-season,says Cats chief

Geelong boss Steve Hocking says the AFL pre-season is too long and players will welcome the chance to add an extra home-and-away round. Meanwhile,the federal government is awaiting plans on a proposed Hobart stadium and a veteran Dog has signed a contract extension.

  • byJon Pierik

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Trade period:Which stars to buy and sell in the world sport sharemarket
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The Fitz Files

Trade period:Which stars to buy and sell in the world sport sharemarket

It’s that time of the year for our sports shares guide,giving you the hot tips on which stocks to hold,buy and sell.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Four to the floor:AFL look at an extra field umpire for 2023
Sporting rules

Four to the floor:AFL look at an extra field umpire for 2023

The AFL could trial the four umpire system in the NTFL ahead of the 2023 season as a working party examines how it would work before asking clubs for feedback.

  • byPeter Ryan
Hawks begin ‘working’ with First Nations families,as Clarkson return ticked off
Hawthorn Hawks

Hawks begin ‘working’ with First Nations families,as Clarkson return ticked off

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has revealed the club has been dealing with the five families at the centre of the racism storm,coming as North Melbourne approved Alastair Clarkson to officially start work on Tuesday.

  • byJon Pierik
‘Tell our side of the story’:Clarkson unclear on North start date as AFL waits on complainants
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Hawthorn Hawks

‘Tell our side of the story’:Clarkson unclear on North start date as AFL waits on complainants

Veteran coach Alastair Clarkson is scheduled to begin with the Roos on November 1,but says his priority is to cooperate with the league’s investigation into allegations of racism during his tenure at Hawthorn.

  • byJon Pierik andAndrew Wu
‘Embarrassing blemish’ to McCrory’s reputation,but no taint on AFL work:report
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Concussion crisis

‘Embarrassing blemish’ to McCrory’s reputation,but no taint on AFL work:report

The AFL has apologised to former players,while insisting the threat of brain injuries can never be eliminated from the sport,as it released the findings of its investigation into associate professor Paul McCrory,after his concussion research was questioned.

  • byJon Pierik
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‘Time to climb Everest’:Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda,promises a bold game style
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St Kilda Saints

‘Time to climb Everest’:Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda,promises a bold game style

What’s old is new again. Saints coach Ross Lyon,back for his second stint at the helm of the club,promises to embrace run and daring,rather than boring defensive footy.

  • byJon Pierik andMichael Gleeson
Saints win thriller to snap losing streak;Antonio makes ‘emotional’ return
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AFLW

Saints win thriller to snap losing streak;Antonio makes ‘emotional’ return

St Kilda have ended their six-game AFLW losing streak in dramatic style,claiming a thrilling two-point victory over Port Adelaide.

  • byMarnie Vinall
Three options on the table,as debate around AFL’s medical substitute intensifies
AFL 2023

Three options on the table,as debate around AFL’s medical substitute intensifies

Clubs have been presented with three options next season,including a back-to-the-future idea,as the AFL weighs up whether to retain the medical substitute.

  • byJon Pierik
Supreme Court orders Melbourne to hand over member emails in constitution battle
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Melbourne Demons

Supreme Court orders Melbourne to hand over member emails in constitution battle

The Supreme Court has told Melbourne they must hand over club members’ email addresses to former board candidate to allow him to campaign against their proposed constitutional change at special general meeting.

  • byPeter Ryan
Two states battling over AFL’s ‘magic round’
AFL 2023

Two states battling over AFL’s ‘magic round’

NSW were the early frontrunners to host magic round but South Australia’s bid is turning heads with the AFL still uncertain whether they can pull it together in time for 2023.

  • byPeter Ryan