Fagan lashes out at reporting of the Hawthorn investigation,Clarkson also weighs in
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AFL 2023

Fagan lashes out at reporting of the Hawthorn investigation,Clarkson also weighs in

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and North Melbourne counterpart Alastair Clarkson have both aired their frustration about the ongoing Hawthorn investigation commissioned by the AFL.

  • byMarnie Vinall andMarc McGowan

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Tarryn Thomas returns from suspension to play for North’s VFL team

Tarryn Thomas returns from suspension to play for North’s VFL team

North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas returned to the field on Sunday,playing for the Roos’ VFL side after spending time away from the club following allegations of threatening behaviour from multiple women.

  • byMarc McGowan andMarnie Vinall
Premiership Tiger’s desperate plea;Blues told to temper their approach;Tarryn Thomas must ‘make a decision’
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AFL 2023

Premiership Tiger’s desperate plea;Blues told to temper their approach;Tarryn Thomas must ‘make a decision’

A two-time Richmond premiership player is pleading for the return of his medals;North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas has a decision to make about his future;and the AFL will continue last-ditch lobbying of the federal government to tip in funds for a Tasmania stadium.

  • byPeter Ryan,Scott Spits andDamien Ractliffe
Lynch out for up to 12 weeks;another setback for Roo Thomas;McLachlan slams racial abuse
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AFL 2023

Lynch out for up to 12 weeks;another setback for Roo Thomas;McLachlan slams racial abuse

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch is likely to miss up to three months from the broken foot he suffered against the Western Bulldogs.

  • byMichael Gleeson,Peter Ryan andRussell Bennett
AFL hands down decision on Jack Crisp following controversial video

AFL hands down decision on Jack Crisp following controversial video

Jack Crisp has apologised and been ordered to complete an education program for sending Snapchat images to another person in 2018 that went viral on social media without his consent last week.

  • byPeter Ryan,Michael Gleeson andCarla Jaeger
Crisp drama not to blame for Pies loss:McRae

Crisp drama not to blame for Pies loss:McRae

Collingwood coach Craig McRae won’t blame Jack Crisp and his pending AFL investigation for the side’s first loss of the season.

  • byMurray Wenzel andCarla Jaeger
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Why the Jack Crisp situation is different
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AFL 2023

Why the Jack Crisp situation is different

The Collingwood star’s involvement in an ugly video that went viral is both more consequential and less predictable for the Magpies and the AFL than the pre-season snafu that resulted in Jack Ginnivan receiving a two-match ban.

  • byJake Niall
AFL’s integrity unit to question Jack Crisp after controversial video emerges

AFL’s integrity unit to question Jack Crisp after controversial video emerges

Collingwood midfielder Jack Crisp will be interviewed by the AFL’s integrity unit next week after the league launched an investigation into a controversial video that emerged on social media.

  • byMichael Gleeson,Jake Niall andLachlan Abbott
‘Work to do’:Tarryn Thomas stood down again by North Melbourne
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AFL 2023

‘Work to do’:Tarryn Thomas stood down again by North Melbourne

The club has stood down the midfielder indefinitely as it says he has to improve his respect towards women.

  • byCarla Jaeger
High-profile players refuse to play ball on AFL betting ads
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AFL 2023

High-profile players refuse to play ball on AFL betting ads

High-profile AFL players,including Melbourne’s Ben Brown,have refused to have their image used by the AFL’s lucrative wagering partner,for ethical and other reasons.

  • byJake Niall
‘Enormously challenging’:Compromising footage of AFL players a blackmail risk

‘Enormously challenging’:Compromising footage of AFL players a blackmail risk

While blackmail was a less common tactic for criminals to use than grooming,experts say athletes dealing with addiction or behavioural issues are particularly vulnerable.

  • byJackson Graham andJon Pierik