Tom Maddocks

Children and adults who suffer a concussion playing community football will now have to sit out for at least three weeks, but the return-to-play protocols for AFL and AFLW players will remain at a minimum of 12 days.

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Sacked Western Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke says he regrets calling out the fitness of his players mid-season, as the club finished bottom of the ladder.

It's been over a decade since Ben Simmons wore green and gold but Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is confident the NBA star is closer to a return than ever before. 

An internationally-renowned advocate on the dangers of traumatic brain injuries has backed the AFL’s crackdown on head-high bumps and dangerous tackles, and is calling for urgent changes to the way footballers train and play.

With breakdancing to make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Australia’s top B-boys and B-girls are chasing respect for their sport in a bid to represent the nation on the world’s biggest stage.

North Melbourne stand down Tarryn Thomas after they are made aware of fresh allegations about his behaviour by the AFL's integrity unit.

North Melbourne captain Emma Kearny is among the voices critical of the AFLW's fixturing of the second week of finals, with local grounds set to be used and a clash with the Matildas-Sweden game on the cards. 

Liz Watson says "we're great supporters of Hancock" as Netball Australia partnership with Gina Rinehart's mining company continues to cause controversy.

It would bring a tear to any fan’s eye, but Alex Davies’s magical moment wasn’t just heartwarming - it was an important milestone for Asian-Australian’s in the AFL.