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AFL umpire banned over dress-up controversy
Petracca's support for disgraced teammate
Petracca coy on Dees' culture
AFL umpire banned for dressing as Osama Bin Laden
An AFL umpire has been stood down from round one of the 2025 season after dressing up as the former al-Qaeda leader at an end-of-season function.
He walked away from $2 million at 23 and has no regrets
Already a premiership player and a household name, Tom Boyd was getting paid $1 million-a-season when he retired suddenly at 23.
Petracca's heartfelt message to disgraced teammate
The 28-year-old was hit with a four year ban for breaching anti-doping rules but the star was sending positive vibes in an interview with 9News.
Coach's 'crazy' post-flight tirade over eaten biscuits
Former Blues star Zach Tuohy's book paints an alarming picture of the coaching of Brendon Bolton, with whom he had a tense relationship.
Disgraced AFL player hit with career-ending ban
The AFL has confirmed it slapped Melbourne player Joel Smith with a ban of four years and three months over his drug scandal.
Petracca's cryptic response to Dees culture probe
Christian Petracca may not be entirely convinced the Demons have fixed the cultural issues that plagued the club this season.
Under siege Demons part ways with CEO
The Demons' year of drama has continued with with reports the club's CEO Gary Pert has resigned.
Roos set to sell home games in 'interesting' fixture move
Matthew Richardson is not a huge fan of North Melbourne's reported decision to sell several home games to Western Australia from next season.
'There is a glimmer': Why Dusty comeback talk lingers
Dustin Martin playing for Gold Coast in 2025 is unlikely, but it has not yet been categorically ruled out by the club or his management.
AFL 'caught off guard' by Geelong coach's new gig
Geelong coach Chris Scott's new deal with a club sponsor has been placed under investigation by the AFL.