Author of Hawthorn racism report charged with fraud
Phil Egan, who authored an incendiary report into alleged racism at the Hawthorn Football Club, has been slapped with dozens of fraud charges over allegations he siphoned hundreds of thousands of dollars from an Aboriginal co-op.
- by Cameron Houston and Peter Ryan
Latest
Himmelberg rejects free agency to stay a Giant; Oliver’s wait continues
A key player in the AFL’s trade and free agency market has decided to stick with his club as it fights for finals in the remaining four rounds, and the Demons will keep Clayton Oliver on ice for another week.
- by Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
Star Cat headbutted while watching cricket; Clarkson all smiles at training
Jeremy Cameron was headbutted in an attack in a Geelong hotel after last week’s game against Fremantle. Meanwhile, it was back to business as usual at North Melbourne on Wednesday with coach Alastair Clarkson overseeing training.
- by Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
Updated
AFL 2023
Six more years: Daicos brothers sign new deals at Collingwood
Collingwood have locked the dynamic duo in for the next six years, confirming both Daicos brothers have agreed to new deals to stay at the club their father starred for.
- by Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
Snap Shot
AFL 2023
Is the ladder Lyon? Why St Kilda might take the fifth
St Kilda have their knockers, but they have been more stable than most teams in the eight this year. Meanwhile, Buddy’s No.38 is where the real magic lies...
- by Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
Clarkson’s letter to members; concussion forces young Hawk’s retirement; Gawn backs Grundy’s return
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has addressed his time out of the game, a young Hawthorn ruckman has retired at the age of just 24 due to concussion, while Max Gawn has backed teammate Brodie Grundy to earn a recall.
- by Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
Opinion
AFL 2023
‘He’s very shy and very humble’: Lance Franklin retires as the superstar few people really know
Lance Franklin has retired with much adoration for his football talents and love for the way he has matured off the field, but those who know him best know he values privacy more than most.
- by Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
Concussion caution for Port’s Aliir; Zorko says Miller ‘grabbed my nuts’
Port Adelaide will have to explain their management of Aliir Aliir’s head knock as the defender is ruled out of this week’s match, while Dayne Zorko has made an allegation against Gold Coast’s Touk Miller.
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
Updated
AFL 2023
Pet symmetry: Dees find forward balance in second-half avalanche
Harrison Petty kicked a bag as Melbourne’s forward line finally fired to overcome a determined Richmond in a win that keeps the Demons’ top-two hopes alive.
- by Peter Ryan
Updated
Concussion crisis
Aliir did not have key test after head clash; AFL investigation ongoing
It appeared to be a sickening collision between Port Adelaide teammates Aliir Aliir and Lachie Jones on Saturday night, but both were cleared of concussion and Aliir played out the game.
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2023
Caretaker to coach: The Richmond dilemma as McQualter impresses
Andrew McQualter has performed well in his eight games as coach of Richmond, but he will need to convince the coaching selection panel that he is the right man for the job.
- by Peter Ryan