VFL
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- AFL 2026
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
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Olympian’s Aussie rules pilgrimage to 11 VFL grounds in eight hours on foot
Chris Shinners’ pilgrimage through Aussie rules history offers a ground-level insight into the evolution of the game and the city it took over.
- Rachael Ward
When Hird talks, players listen: Star’s footy journey since leaving Essendon
James Hird has been hands-on as coaching director at Port Melbourne in the VFL, but is it enough to ready himself to return as Essendon coach?
- Peter Ryan
Don’t believe the memes: Why Gale couldn’t care less about rival coach searches
Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale is confident the right person for the job will be all-in on the Apple Isle.
- Bridget McArthur
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- Trading and drafting
Who your club will pick in the mid-season draft
The AFL will hold their mid-season draft on Tuesday night with the Bombers and the Tigers keen to add new talent to their injury-riddled lists.
- Peter Ryan
‘Neale’s famous words are play on’: Remembering Neale Daniher, 65, after courageous MND fight
A towering figure in the AFL, Daniher fought against motor neurone disease for more than a decade.
- Jake Niall, Jon Pierik, Bridget McArthur and Scott Spits
Planning a footy trip in round 11: The dilemma facing Essendon coach Brad Scott
Essendon have one miserly win on the board, but still don’t have an identity, according to a premiership coach.
- Danny Russell
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- AFL 2026
Behind the savage bake Brad Scott gave his players at quarter-time against the Dockers
Broadcast cameras on Sunday picked up Scott’s savage address to the Bombers at quarter-time. Mason Redman said, “the message got through”.
- Scott Spits, Peter Ryan, Hannah Kennelly and Sam McClure
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2026
Two-game ban for dangerous tackle; AFL probe Lion’s alleged homophobic remark
A Brisbane Lions draftee is under investigation by the AFL for allegedly uttering a homophobic remark while playing in the VFL on Saturday.
- Sam McClure, Scott Spits and Shayne Hope
- Analysis
- AFL 2026
The Collard case should prompt a rethink on homophobia
The AFL needs to consult those who are most impacted by homophobia in devising their punitive measures and education programs. What they do not need are cases that move quickly from the playing field to the domain of barristers chambers.
- Jake Niall