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Warwick Capper handed AFL ban over alleged inappropriate behaviour
Capper has been whacked with a five-year ban from attending AFL games over his alleged inappropriate behaviour at last year’s grand final.
- by Scott Spits
Cash the ‘biggest sticking point’: Paul Guerra’s challenge to build Melbourne a Caulfield home
- by Danny Russell and Peter Ryan
Insight & Analysis
The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?
Both club administrators are respected and trusted. But they are about to learn that no one barracks for the AFL.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
Tried and true are taking Saints nowhere, it’s time Ross let their kids shine
As good and honest and earnest as some players are, and have been, for St Kilda, they are not players that are taking the team anywhere. Now’s the time to start selling hope for next year.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
He walked away from footy 11 years ago, but this key figure has Andrew Dillon’s ear
Andrew Demetriou insists he’s retired and has barely attended a game in an official capacity since he departed the AFL, but the former league chief has emerged as a loyal and trusted confidante of the man now reshaping the competition and its administration.
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
Latest in AFL
De Koning calls meeting to decide if incoming chief’s blueprint is right for him
While the lucrative offer from St Kilda remains highly appealing, De Koning’s decision to call the meeting with incoming Blues CEO Graham Wright has lifted hopes of him staying at Carlton.
- by Sam McClure
This suburban club has produced seven AFL players in 18 months, but that’s not what it’s most proud of
It’s in Australia’s fastest-growing municipality. It’s coming off a flag. It also hosts English classes for new migrants, and is the beating heart of its community.
- by Peter Hanlon
AFL briefing
AFL 2025
Dogs are talking to Ugle-Hagan; De Koning to miss a month; McKay to visit knee specialist; Key figure departs AFL
- by Brittany Busch and Jon Pierik
