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The esteemed playwright offers a funny and thought-provoking look at how the AFL women’s competition became a reality.
The AFL’s new wildcard round kicks off the finals series, and the narratives about its introduction have fluctuated through the season.
Cheap tickets do come with some costs – including making them even harder to get.
How the AFL handles complaints of sexual assault sends a message to women and girls.
Many sporting leagues are trying to reduce concussion risk, but their policies mainly fail to mention a growing threat.
An AFL player with concussion history signed a secret waiver to protect his club from future court action. It’s a sign something has to change.
When consumers provide consent for recording their facial data, they must fully know what they’re consenting to.
What’s the best way to handle things if your young athlete reaches the next level in their sporting endeavours?
The benefits of sport are undeniable for kids. But how much risk is acceptable?
The crisis of long-term brain damage in Australian contact sports may be deepening, and authorities must do more.
Neale Daniher has lost his brave fight against motor neurone disease, but his legacy will live on.
Motor neurone disease can strike people who are young and fit. And there’s no cure.
What was once a shared occasion across the competition is now jealously guarded by two clubs on Anzac Day.
Worrying scenes during a recent AFL contest show many sports must do more to respond to mental health issues that unfold during play.
A decision to exclude sport-related concussion cover could end up impacting community and junior sports.
Many Australian athletes live below the poverty line but others rake in millions. What’s the deal with player wages in our major sports?
Dennis Cometti was one of Australia’s finest sports broadcasters, with many of his one-liners to live on in footy vernacular.
After fierce debate, Tasmania’s AFL dream is almost certain to happen but do the economics make sense?
There’s much more to AFL drafting than assessing kicks, handballs, marks and running ability.
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