Homophobia is still rife across community sport in Australia, new research has found. Swinburne University of Technology research, looking at discrimination for LGBTIQA+ young people, has found three-in-four gay men witness homophobia and 63 per cent of gay men experience it first hand. “The young people we spoke to forContinue Reading
Incoming AFL boss Andrew Dillon says a mid-season trade period could be introduced as early as next season as part of a historic joint five-year collective bargaining agreement. The $2bn deal, which is the first agreed between both men’s and women’s players, promises “ongoing discussions” between the AFL and clubsContinue Reading
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says an “emptiness” has washed over his players in the wake of a second straight-sets finals exit in two years, but is adamant the Demons can continue to improve with their current list. The heartbreaking two-point defeat to Carlton on Friday night means Melbourne has becomeContinue Reading
Josh Daicos has his “fingers crossed” brother Nick will be able to take the field in next week’s preliminary final after a difficult period training alone. The Brownlow Medal contender was again put through a solo running session on Wednesday as he pushes through his recovery from a hairline fractureContinue Reading
Former premiership-winning player and coach Mark “Bomber” Thompson will return to the AFL fold with a special role on grand final day. Thompson, who coached Geelong to two premierships after winning three flags with Essendon, has accepted the league’s invitation to present the Jock McHale Medal to the winning coachContinue Reading
GWS superstar Toby Greene has been named captain of the All-Australian team in a reward for his best ever home and away season. Greene was given the nod ahead of a strong field including fellow club captains Darcy Moore and Marcus Bontempelli, who was named vice-captain. Bontempelli and Geelong defenderContinue Reading
Longer quarters and a strict interchange cap headline a suite of rule changes introduced ahead of the upcoming AFLW season. The AFL Commission met on Tuesday and approved a series of adjustments, writing to clubs on Thursday as the September season start approaches. Quarters will run for about two minutesContinue Reading
Almost a year to the day Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announced his retirement, the Essendon forward says he wants to go around again in 2024. The 30-year-old says he “would love to” play on as confidence in his body grows and he begins to show more of his trademark forward pressure andContinue Reading
Wayne Carey says AFL fans have every right to boo Swans champion Lance Franklin. The North Melbourne premiership player on Monday poured fuel on the explosive debate at a time when the footy community has been left fractured by differing views being shared across the game. Collingwood on Monday nightContinue Reading
The two opposing Anzac Day captains have called for players to be educated on how to avoid bans for rough tackles, as both sides enter the big game missing star midfielders. Acting Essendon skipper Andrew McGrath says Zach Merrett will be “sorely missed” by the Bombers after his one-match suspensionContinue Reading