Marvel’s $225m upgrade improved women’s facilities. But AFLW still won’t play there

Marvel’s $225m upgrade improved women’s facilities. But AFLW still won’t play there

Marvel Stadium will not be used for AFLW matches in 2024 despite recently being upgraded with $225 million of state government funding,in part for “improved facilities to support professional women’s sport”.

  • byPeter Ryan

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‘I’ve never seen that’:Swans deny any knowledge of AFL drugs cover-up

‘I’ve never seen that’:Swans deny any knowledge of AFL drugs cover-up

Coach John Longmire and chief executive Tom Harley – both former AFL players – have been quick to distance themselves from explosive claims made by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.

  • byMalcolm Conn
‘I have two,she has one’:Moment Sydney Swans players were caught with cocaine

‘I have two,she has one’:Moment Sydney Swans players were caught with cocaine

It was a late Saturday afternoon when Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard left the Clovelly Hotel to find a silver Toyota. They have apologised for what happened next.

  • byClare Sibthorpe,Marnie Vinall,Jonathan Drennan andSally Rawsthorne
Two Sydney Swans women players caught with cocaine

Two Sydney Swans women players caught with cocaine

The two women were sentenced to a good behaviour bond in a Sydney court in January.

  • byMarnie Vinall,Sally Rawsthorne andClare Sibthorpe
‘Be loud and proud’:Top female athletes on pay,power,passion … and GOATs

‘Be loud and proud’:Top female athletes on pay,power,passion … and GOATs

For International Women’s Day,we asked a star cricketer,a Matilda,a Diamond,an AFLW spearhead,a rugby sevens Olympian and an NRLW captain what they would change if they had the power.

  • byCarla Jaeger,Billie Eder,Emma Kemp andMarnie Vinall
21-day stand down for concussion at all levels below the AFL
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AFL 2024

21-day stand down for concussion at all levels below the AFL

The AFL will maintain a minimum 12-day return to play protocol for the elite competition however all other community competitions will adopt a minimum return to play protocol under new guidelines.

  • byPeter Ryan
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The rival stars AFL club bosses most want on their team

The rival stars AFL club bosses most want on their team

A new generation has emerged,led by a brilliant forward and a precocious midfielder,with one key forward and midfielder no longer rated at the top.

  • byPeter Ryan
Who will – and won’t – be calling the footy on TV and radio in 2024?

Who will – and won’t – be calling the footy on TV and radio in 2024?

How the commentary teams will change for the 2024 season.

  • byAndrew Wu
22 under 22:Young Brisbane athletes set for career-defining year

22 under 22:Young Brisbane athletes set for career-defining year

They are 22 of the city’s hottest young athletes,and they’re all poised to thrive in 2024.

  • byNick Wright
‘Fine,I’ll show you’:This star Tiger has not given up on her Opals dream

‘Fine,I’ll show you’:This star Tiger has not given up on her Opals dream

AFLW best and fairest winner Monique Conti is having a career-best season in the WNBL. She’s going to toe-to-toe with Opals opponents and hasn’t totally ruled out that dream for herself,either.

  • byMarnie Vinall
The speech that sparked a bitter feud over the future of Melbourne Park

The speech that sparked a bitter feud over the future of Melbourne Park

A new music stadium,basketball courts,hotels and restaurants are being pitched for the coveted precinct – and the state’s sporting chiefs are jostling for control.

  • byRachael Dexter andCarla Jaeger