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Simpson not coaching but will say goodbye to fans; Swans to appeal Heeney decision; McStay to play VFL

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful support I have enjoyed from our members and fans over the last 11 years,” Simpson said

‘We go pretty hard’: Premiers announce pre-season warning to AFLW contenders

In short: The Brisbane Lions are preparing for their AFLW premiership defence with high-intensity pre-season training.Captain Bre Koenen says her squad is as hu

Josh Carmichael: Another shocking blow for the AFL as footy star retires aged just 24 as he loses nine-month health battle

Josh Carmichael is leaving footy to protect his future health Was drafted by Collingwood in 2022 and had shocking luck Follows similar news about

Ads from sports broadcasts significantly increase alcohol urges says new ECU study

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Young Magpie, 24, forced into sad retirement

Another AFL player has been forced to retire on medical grounds, with Collingwood's Josh Carmichael making the tough decision.The 24-year-old has been experienc

Another AFL player forced into immediate retirement

Collingwood’s Josh Carmichael has become the fourth AFL player forced into medical retirement this year.The 24-year-old met with the league’s concussion pan

Collingwood thanks Josh Carmichael

Collingwood player Josh Carmichael has been retired from Australian football on medical grounds.

Country football dying a ‘slow death’ with thousand-dollar player payments blamed for killing the game

A tired, quiet group of footballers walks off the ground with their heads down. Charlton has lost by 104 points and no-one has the energy to analyse the match o

How the ‘Bad News Bears’ somehow defied the odds

Former Hawthorn champion Peter Knights was just about done with footy in late 1986.  Knights had given his all for the Hawks on the field – an eventual AFL

Australian Football Superstar Jumps Ditch To Join Newest A-League Outfit

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 12:51 pmPress Release: Auckland FC Photo/SuppliedAustralian A-League Men’s t

Lions cancel membership of person who racially abused Crows star Izak Rankine

In short:Adelaide star Izak Rankine has been racially abused on social media by a Brisbane Lions member.The Lions have since cancelled the person's membership.W

Yarra Glen footy player representing Team USA

Max DePina having a chat with a broadcaster at the 2017 International Cup. (Supplied) By Dongyun Kwon A Yarra