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Bailey Smith has hosted a secret meeting with the AFL CEO and Geelong bosses.

Bailey Smith hosts secret meeting with AFL CEO and Geelong bosses

Andrew Dillon kept the PM waiting as he rushed down the coast for the fireside gathering.

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Former AFL umpire Troy Pannell is reportedly in hospital in a serious condition.

Umpire-on-the-run rushed to hospital after serious car crash

The 48-year-old has had life-saving surgery just hours after he failed to show up in court.

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Wayne Carey.

Wayne Carey in alleged dust-up outside pub

The North Melbourne legend says there is more to the vision of him engaged in the heated confrontation.

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Troy Pannell is on the run from the law.

Mystery surrounds whereabouts of ex-AFL umpire accused of fraud

The 48-year-old remains on the run after failing to show up in court.

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Jack Ginnivan’s goal scoring taunt did not overly impress Sam Mitchell.

Mitchell reveals how he will handle Ginnivan taunt fallout

The Hawks coach has addressed the criticism one of his star players is copping over an act which has divided fans.

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Proud Tasmanian Tim Paine is fuming about the prospect of the state's AFL dream collapsing. (Michael Dodge/AAP PHOTOS)

Tasmania's AFL saga ‘embarrassing’ for our state: Paine

Former Test captain Tim Paine feels Tasmania is the ‘laughing stock’ of rival states as its planned AFL entry hangs in the balance because of political upheaval.

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Jack Ginnivan showed the ball before kicking it through for his second goal.
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No Hobart Stadium equals no AFL team and that would be disaster for Tasmania I believe.

Fate of Tasmania’s AFL team now in the hands of voters

RICHO’S TOP 10: After the shemozzle that just played out in the Apple Isle’s parliament, the election will be a referendum on the new stadium.

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Tasmania will go to the polls for a snap election after a vote of no confidence was passed in the Tasmanian Premier.

Tasmanian Liberal government falls in big threat to AFL team

The Tasmanian Parliament voted 18-17 to dismiss the state’s Liberal Government, a decision that threatens the creation of a 19th team in the Australian Football League, the Devils.

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Jeremy McGovern with Jack Graham at Eagles training this week.

Star Eagle’s wait to face concussion panel continues

West Coast veteran Jeremy McGovern will remain in limbo for several more weeks, with the star defender’s wait to front the AFL’s concussion panel set to continue.

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Former AFL players Neale Daniher and Tim Watson in 2019.

Watson reveals how MND fight has changed Daniher

Motor Neurone Disease has affected the Essendon great in more ones than one during his brave battle to find a cure for the crippling disease.

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Matthew Richardson has implored Tasmania’s politicians to make sure the new stadium gets built.

Tassie politicians ‘embarrassing’ State if stadium fails: Richo

Matthew Richardson has not held back as he joined the chorus of sporting voices calling on the Tasmanian Parliament to get its act together to save the Devils.

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North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel says the young Kangaroos are looking forward to bonding on their 10-day stint in Western Australia.

Hop to it! Sheezel says young Roos excited for WA stint

North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel says the young Kangaroos are looking forward to bonding on their 10-day stint in Western Australia.

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