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Tasmania Devils to name Ken Hinkley as first AFL coach
By Australian Associated Press

Former Port Adelaide coach will prepare club for 2028 entry

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/20/ken-hinkley-coach-tasmania-devils-afl

#TasmaniaDevils #AFL #Australianrulesfootball #Sport #Australiasport #TheGuardian #AustralianAssociatedPress

Tasmania Devils to name Ken Hinkley as first AFL coach
By Australian Associated Press

Former Port Adelaide coach will prepare club for 2028 entry

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/20/ken-hinkley-coach-tasmania-devils-afl

#TasmaniaDevils #AFL #Australianrulesfootball #Sport #Australiasport #TheGuardian #AustralianAssociatedPress

Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley to be announced as Tasmania Devils inaugural coach

Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will be formally unveiled as the inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils…
#Australia #Adelaide #AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #coach #KenHinkley #PortAdelaide #TasmaniaDevils #TassieDevils
https://www.europesays.com/australia/53886/

Ken Hinkley to be announced as inaugural Tasmania Devils coach
By Chris Rowbottom

The former Port Adelaide coach will be formally unveiled as the inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils this morning. It completes a year long hunt for a senior coach for the AFL's newest club.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/tas-ken-hinkley-to-be-tasmania-devils-coach-afl/106934336

#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #ChrisRowbottom

Ken Hinkley to be announced as inaugural Tasmania Devils coach
By Chris Rowbottom

The former Port Adelaide coach will be formally unveiled as the inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils this morning. It completes a year long hunt for a senior coach for the AFL's newest club.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/tas-ken-hinkley-to-be-tasmania-devils-coach-afl/106934336

#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #ChrisRowbottom

Ken Hinkley to be announced as inaugural Tasmania Devils coach
By Chris Rowbottom

The former Port Adelaide coach will be formally unveiled as the inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils this morning. It completes a year long hunt for a senior coach for the AFL's newest club.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/tas-ken-hinkley-to-be-tasmania-devils-coach-afl/106934336

#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #ChrisRowbottom

Ken Hinkley to be announced as inaugural Tasmania Devils coach
By Chris Rowbottom

The former Port Adelaide coach will be formally unveiled as the inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils this morning. It completes a year long hunt for a senior coach for the AFL's newest club.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/tas-ken-hinkley-to-be-tasmania-devils-coach-afl/106934336

#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #ChrisRowbottom

Ken Hinkley to be announced as inaugural Tasmania Devils coach
By Chris Rowbottom

The former Port Adelaide coach will be formally unveiled as the inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils this morning. It completes a year long hunt for a senior coach for the AFL's newest club.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/tas-ken-hinkley-to-be-tasmania-devils-coach-afl/106934336

#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #ChrisRowbottom

Collingwood bring Carlton back down to earth just as an AFL wildcard spot seemed in reach | Jonathan Horn
By Jonathan Horn

The sense of doom may be gone but the Blues needed this win against the Magpies more than any other under Fraser – and they weren’t up to it

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/jul/20/afl-football-collingwood-magpies-carlton-blues-wildcard-spot

#AFL #Carlton #Collingwood #Australianrulesfootball #Sport #Australiasport #TheGuardian #JonathanHorn

Collingwood bring Carlton back down to earth just as an AFL wildcard spot seemed in reach | Jonathan Horn
By Jonathan Horn

The sense of doom may be gone but the Blues needed this win against the Magpies more than any other under Fraser – and they weren’t up to it

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/jul/20/afl-football-collingwood-magpies-carlton-blues-wildcard-spot

#AFL #Carlton #Collingwood #Australianrulesfootball #Sport #Australiasport #TheGuardian #JonathanHorn

9‑0 at the 'G and 2‑1 at Marvel - the Dees are hard to beat in Melbourne! 🔴🔵
#GoDees #DemonSpirit #MyHeartBeatsTrue #MelbourneFC #NarrmFC #AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #AFLNorthDees

9‑0 at the 'G and 2‑1 at Marvel - the Dees are hard to beat in Melbourne! 🔴🔵
#GoDees #DemonSpirit #MyHeartBeatsTrue #MelbourneFC #NarrmFC #AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #AFLNorthDees

What’s in a name? Steves once dominated the AFL but have now been reduced to one
By Josh Nicholas

The most common player names of the 1980s and 90s have made way for the rise of Jack, Tom, Sam and Lachlan

https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/17/afl-most-common-player-names-steven-stephen-jack-data

#AFL #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #JoshNicholas

What’s in a name? Steves once dominated the AFL but have now been reduced to one
By Josh Nicholas

The most common player names of the 1980s and 90s have made way for the rise of Jack, Tom, Sam and Lachlan

https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/17/afl-most-common-player-names-steven-stephen-jack-data

#AFL #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #JoshNicholas

Country footballer handed life ban after opposition complaint
By Philippe Perez

A player and assistant coach for a southern NSW AFL team has been handed a "life-ban" following a tribunal hearing into eight offences.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/henty-footballer-grady-nigsch-life-ban-nsw-police/106918038

#AustralianRulesFootball #AFL #ClubsandAssociations #RegionalCommunities #Police #PhilippePerez

Country footballer handed life ban after opposition complaint
By Philippe Perez

A player and assistant coach for a southern NSW AFL team has been handed a "life-ban" following a tribunal hearing into eight offences.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/henty-footballer-grady-nigsch-life-ban-nsw-police/106918038

#AustralianRulesFootball #AFL #ClubsandAssociations #RegionalCommunities #Police #PhilippePerez

When 43 become one: Australia’s most merged footy club keeps the country spirit alive | Stuart Walmsley
By Stuart Walmsley

Victoria’s rural-urban drift has forced mortal sporting enemies to join forces in Ouyen, diluting proud identities in the gradual contraction of rural football

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-interactive/2026/jul/16/australia-most-merged-country-football-club-ouyen-united-victoria

#Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #Victoria #RuralandregionalAustralia #Photography #TheGuardian #StuartWalmsley

When 43 become one: Australia’s most merged footy club keeps the country spirit alive | Stuart Walmsley
By Stuart Walmsley

Victoria’s rural-urban drift has forced mortal sporting enemies to join forces in Ouyen, diluting proud identities in the gradual contraction of rural football

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-interactive/2026/jul/16/australia-most-merged-country-football-club-ouyen-united-victoria

#Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #Victoria #RuralandregionalAustralia #Photography #TheGuardian #StuartWalmsley

From the Pocket: Fremantle have the power and poise to ride the hype to an AFL premiership
By Jonathan Horn

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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/15/fremantle-have-the-power-and-poise-to-ride-the-hype-to-an-afl-premiership

#FremantleDockers #AFL #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #JonathanHorn

From the Pocket: Fremantle have the power and poise to ride the hype to an AFL premiership
By Jonathan Horn

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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/15/fremantle-have-the-power-and-poise-to-ride-the-hype-to-an-afl-premiership

#FremantleDockers #AFL #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #JonathanHorn

AFL removes Nicky Winmar from Australian Football Hall of Fame after assault conviction
By Mike Hytner

Former player found guilty of three assault charges against woman

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/15/nicky-winmar-afl-hall-of-fame-ntwnfb

#AFL #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #MikeHytner

AFL removes Nicky Winmar from Australian Football Hall of Fame after assault conviction
By Mike Hytner

Former player found guilty of three assault charges against woman

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/15/nicky-winmar-afl-hall-of-fame-ntwnfb

#AFL #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #MikeHytner

Breaking: Crows defender Josh Worrell to face court over crash

Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell has been reported by police and will face court over a traffic crash last week.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/crows-defender-josh-worrell-to-face-court-over-crash/106917162

#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #Sport #Police #RoadAccidentsandIncidents

Breaking: Crows defender Josh Worrell to face court over crash

Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell has been reported by police and will face court over a traffic crash last week.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/crows-defender-josh-worrell-to-face-court-over-crash/106917162

#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #Sport #Police #RoadAccidentsandIncidents

Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy | Rana Hussain
By Rana Hussain

When the AFL and Cricket Australia target India and the diaspora but only engage with convenient perspectives, trust begins to erode

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/15/australian-sport-embrace-narendra-modi-india-afl-cricket-inclusion

#AFL #CricketAustralia #NarendraModi #Australianrulesfootball #Cricket #Australiasport #Sport #Sportpolitics #TheGuardian #RanaHussain

Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy | Rana Hussain
By Rana Hussain

When the AFL and Cricket Australia target India and the diaspora but only engage with convenient perspectives, trust begins to erode

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/15/australian-sport-embrace-narendra-modi-india-afl-cricket-inclusion

#AFL #CricketAustralia #NarendraModi #Australianrulesfootball #Cricket #Australiasport #Sport #Sportpolitics #TheGuardian #RanaHussain

Take a stand on racism or send a message against violence: what should happen to the Nicky Winmar statue?
By Douglas Smith

Some say the WA government was right to remove the sculpture after the AFL great was convicted of assault. But others say it had a bigger meaning

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/12/what-should-happen-to-the-nicky-winmar-statue-ntwnfb

#IndigenousAustralians #AFL #WesternAustralia #Violenceagainstwomenandgirls #Australianews #Australianrulesfootball #Domesticviolence #Australiasport #Race #WesternAustralianpolitics #CrimeAustralia #Frontierwars #TheGuardian #DouglasSmith

Take a stand on racism or send a message against violence: what should happen to the Nicky Winmar statue?
By Douglas Smith

Some say the WA government was right to remove the sculpture after the AFL great was convicted of assault. But others say it had a bigger meaning

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/12/what-should-happen-to-the-nicky-winmar-statue-ntwnfb

#IndigenousAustralians #AFL #WesternAustralia #Violenceagainstwomenandgirls #Australianews #Australianrulesfootball #Domesticviolence #Australiasport #Race #WesternAustralianpolitics #CrimeAustralia #Frontierwars #TheGuardian #DouglasSmith

GWS Giants save their best for the best to show they are capable of a deep finals run
By Jonathan Horn

The Giants pegged back a 39-point deficit against an injury-ravaged Geelong to add another scalp to AFL wins over Fremantle, Brisbane and Melbourne

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/jul/13/afl-gws-giants-geelong-cats-finals-run

#AFL #GreaterWesternSydneyGiants #Geelong #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #JonathanHorn

GWS Giants save their best for the best to show they are capable of a deep finals run
By Jonathan Horn

The Giants pegged back a 39-point deficit against an injury-ravaged Geelong to add another scalp to AFL wins over Fremantle, Brisbane and Melbourne

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/jul/13/afl-gws-giants-geelong-cats-finals-run

#AFL #GreaterWesternSydneyGiants #Geelong #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #JonathanHorn

Take a stand on racism or send a message against violence: what should happen to the Nicky Winmar statue?
By Douglas Smith

Some say the WA government was right to remove the statue after the AFL great was convicted of assault. But others say the sculpture had a bigger meaning

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/12/what-should-happen-to-the-nicky-winmar-statue-ntwnfb

#IndigenousAustralians #AFL #WesternAustralia #Violenceagainstwomenandgirls #Australianews #Australianrulesfootball #DouglasSmith

Take a stand on racism or send a message against violence: what should happen to the Nicky Winmar statue?
By Douglas Smith

Some say the WA government was right to remove the statue after the AFL great was convicted of assault. But others say the sculpture had a bigger meaning

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/12/what-should-happen-to-the-nicky-winmar-statue-ntwnfb

#IndigenousAustralians #AFL #WesternAustralia #Violenceagainstwomenandgirls #Australianews #Australianrulesfootball #DouglasSmith

Getting guernseys reverses fortunes of one of the most remote footy clubs
By Daniel Keane

The Fregon Bulldogs are among the nation's most remote Australian Rules football clubs, and for several seasons were forced to play in casual clothes. But the club has secured new guernseys — and the change in uniform has led to a change in form.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/football-club-fregon-bulldogs-get-new-guernseys/106866052

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndigenousAustralians #DanielKeane

Teen SA country footballer forced to find new sport after eight concussions
By Anita Ward, Jackson Byrne, and Amelia Walters

Angus Pitman finds a new sporting passion after walking away from country footy due to coping eight concussions on the field.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/footy-player-angus-pitman-takes-up-rowing-after-concussions-sa/106866016

#Sportsinjuries #AustralianRulesFootball #Health #Sport #DiseasesandDisorders #BrainandNervousSystem #Neuroscience #AnitaWard #JacksonByrne # #AmeliaWalters

Teen SA country footballer forced to find new sport after eight concussions
By Anita Ward, Jackson Byrne, and Amelia Walters

Angus Pitman finds a new sporting passion after walking away from country footy due to coping eight concussions on the field.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/footy-player-angus-pitman-takes-up-rowing-after-concussions-sa/106866016

#Sportsinjuries #AustralianRulesFootball #Health #Sport #DiseasesandDisorders #BrainandNervousSystem #Neuroscience #AnitaWard #JacksonByrne # #AmeliaWalters

Teen SA country footballer forced to find new sport after eight concussions
By Anita Ward, Jackson Byrne, and Amelia Walters

Angus Pitman finds a new sporting passion after walking away from country footy due to coping eight concussions on the field.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/footy-player-angus-pitman-takes-up-rowing-after-concussions-sa/106866016

#Sportsinjuries #AustralianRulesFootball #Health #Sport #DiseasesandDisorders #BrainandNervousSystem #Neuroscience #AnitaWard #JacksonByrne # #AmeliaWalters

Teen SA country footballer forced to find new sport after eight concussions
By Anita Ward, Jackson Byrne, and Amelia Walters

Angus Pitman finds a new sporting passion after walking away from country footy due to coping eight concussions on the field.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/footy-player-angus-pitman-takes-up-rowing-after-concussions-sa/106866016

#Sportsinjuries #AustralianRulesFootball #Health #Sport #DiseasesandDisorders #BrainandNervousSystem #Neuroscience #AnitaWard #JacksonByrne # #AmeliaWalters

Teen SA country footballer forced to find new sport after eight concussions
By Anita Ward, Jackson Byrne, and Amelia Walters

Angus Pitman finds a new sporting passion after walking away from country footy due to coping eight concussions on the field.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/footy-player-angus-pitman-takes-up-rowing-after-concussions-sa/106866016

#Sportsinjuries #AustralianRulesFootball #Health #Sport #DiseasesandDisorders #BrainandNervousSystem #Neuroscience #AnitaWard #JacksonByrne # #AmeliaWalters

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

SANFL avoids strike action after months of negotiations over pay
By Josephine Lim

SANFL Players' Association members have voted for a memorandum of understanding with the state league amid an ongoing decline in players' pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/sanfl-players-vote-for-memorandum-of-understanding/106883804

#AustralianRulesFootball #IndustrialAction #SANFL #SportsOrganisations #Unions #WagesandBenefits #JosephineLim

It's sad news. Neale was a true inspiration and an absolute fighter against #MND right till the end - what a legend. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones. RIP Neale. #NealeDaniher #Inspiration #AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #MotorNeuroneDisease

Neale Daniher, football legend...

The 1987 #VictorianFootballLeague #finalsSeries was the 91st annual edition of the #VFLAFL final series, the #AustralianRulesFootball tournament staged to determine the #winner of the #1987VFLPremiershipSeason. The series ran over four weekends in September 1987, culminating with the #1987VFLGrandFinal at the #MelbourneCricketGround on 26 September 1987.