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Hardwick escapes fine for umpire criticism, Gold Coast still face sanction
Gold Coast coach Damian Hardwick has been put on notice about his criticism of umpires, but his club is still facing a fine over a separate incident arising from Friday night’s game.
- Michael Gleeson
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Why the return of this former Essendon official would be a smart move in coach search
His personal view of Solomon or Hird is unknown, but his work history would suggest he would want a thorough process.
- Michael Gleeson
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Ryan, Nas star in Saints win; Roo Curtis offered ban; Lions’ miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Liam Ryan ignited St Kilda at Marvel Stadium; North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis faces another three-match suspension; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s under fire.
- Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
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Solomon’s dire warning for the Bombers; player contact with an umpire could cost one club $50,000
Melbourne crushed a sorry Bombers outfit at the MCG, but Essendon’s interim coach insists they are not being affected by the spectre of James Hird.
- Danny Russell and Andrew Wu
Hardwick says Geelong crowd influenced free kicks that ‘weren’t there’
Geelong’s unbeaten streak against the Suns at GHMBA Stadium stretched to 10 as the Cats embarrassed Gold Coast’s big-name midfielders to strengthen their hold on a top-four spot.
- Peter Ryan and Roy Ward
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2026
‘I will accept the repercussions’: Suns ruckman cops four-game ban for homophobic slur
The son of a former Lions, Saints and Richmond big man said he has to take responsibility for his actions in an incident in the VFL, which he admitted were “unacceptable”.
- Sam McClure, Danny Russell and Jon Pierik
AFL teams and expert tips for round 14: Star spearhead returns for Thursday night prime-time clash
The teams and expert tips for the opening game of round 14 of the AFL season as the Bulldogs host the Crows at Marvel Stadium.
‘Fletch’, ‘the Little Master’ and ‘Woosha’: The greats now recognised in the hall of fame
Geelong and Gold Coast champion Gary Ablett has been honoured for his glittering contribution to the game, joining his father and namesake in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
- Scott Spits, Russell Bennett and Jake Niall
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Gold Coast player investigated for alleged homophobic slur
Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel is under investigation for an alleged homophobic slur during a VFL match.
- Scott Spits and Hannah Kennelly
‘We were dreadful’: Clarkson slams Roos after horror loss; Power hold on over Eagles in a thriller
After the Dockers annihilated North Melbourne in Bunbury, the Lions returned to form in the Q-Clash. Super Saturday then closed out with the Power surviving a late scare against the Eagles.
- Roy Ward and Russell Bennett