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New betting limits for Brownlow Medal: AFL backs restrictions
The AFL will introduce a $250 payout limit to make sure the irregular betting activity and alleged leaks detected on the 2022 Brownlow Medal count never happen again.
- by Carla Jaeger and pete ryan
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37 shades of greatness: The numbers that prove a young star will join these champions
The critics have gone silent with a young star on his way. And the journey could be – should be – one that defines Jason Horne-Francis in the same way we speak of the game’s recent greats.
- by Kane Cornes
End of an era? Injury puts ‘hellbent’ Lions legend’s career in limbo
An off-contract Lions talisman ruled himself out of selection contention earlier this year. Now a fresh injury setback may end his time in the maroon and yellow jumper.
- by Nick Wright
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Class of 23: Don’t mourn their retirement, celebrate their careers
End of seasons always bring retirements, but this year’s crop of champions leaving the game will cause more than a few to shed a tear.
- by Paddy Sweeney
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‘Staying at Sydney’: AFL’s head of football role not for Tom Harley
The Sydney Swans chief was considered a frontrunner for the league’s head of football role, but says he won’t be applying.
- by Sam McClure
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Collingwood Magpies
De Goey, Hill out of Lions clash; Concussion stops Seedsman; Star Bombers push for recall
Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill have already been ruled out of Collingwood’s top-of-the-table clash with the Brisbane Lions; and Pie-turned Crow Paul Seedsman’s career ends because of head injuries.
- by Damien Ractliffe and Jon Pierik
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Buddy, Riewoldt top the class: Ranking the AFL’s retirees
The first XI of this year’s AFL retirees have a host of premierships and honours to their name, but as is often the case, it’s the key forwards who stand out above the rest.
- by Jake Niall
Bend it like Jezza: Did the AFL snub Cameron’s ‘Clayton’s’ goal?
Could the goal that wasn’t a goal end up a goal of the year contender? And, eagle-eyed viewers spot a footy journeyman’s reality TV appearance.
- by Peter Ryan
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Red-hot Blues poised to sign two Irish talents after recruiting mission
Carlton are preparing to sign two Irishmen, Matt Duffy and Rob Monahan, to play for them next season and beyond after a recent recruiting mission in Emerald Isle.
- by Marc McGowan
He won three flags and sang with The Killers but there’s another moment Riewoldt will cherish
Retiring Richmond great Jack Riewoldt says there’s one match aside from his three winning grand finals that he’ll look back on most fondly, after he plays his 347th and final game for the yellow and black on Saturday.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Tigers premiership hero Jack Riewoldt calls time on career
Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin will both finish their decorated careers this weekend against North Melbourne.
- by Peter Ryan and Jake Niall