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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.

Tom Boyd during a Western Bulldogs AFL training session at Whitten Oval on April 26, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.

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.

Joel Smith and Christian Petracca of the Demons sing.

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.

Brendon Bolton addresses Carlton players during the round nine AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium on May 21, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.

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.

Joel Smith of the Demons warms up before their round 18 match against the Brisbane Lions.

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.

Christian Petracca speaks to 9News Melbourne at Flemington Racecourse.

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.

The Roos are winless after six rounds.

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.

Richmond star Dustin Martin

'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.

Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats addresses his players.

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.