Analysis
AFL 2023
The AFL agreement does not mean this Hawthorn saga is over
Although the deal extracted the AFL from the imbroglio, everyone immediately knew, not least of all Hawthorn, that the saga was not over.
- by Peter Ryan
Latest
No swift North Melbourne return for Clarkson despite end of AFL inquiry
The end of the AFL’s racism inquiry into allegations by former Hawthorn players and families will not result in the coach making a quick return to North Melbourne.
- by Michael Gleeson, Jon Pierik, Jack Latimore and Peter Ryan
Updated
AFL 2023
Families at centre of Hawthorn saga to take claims to human rights commission
Legal counsel acting for the families confirmed the group would pursue a claim against former Hawks officials Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
- by Jon Pierik, Peter Ryan and Jack Latimore
Exclusive
AFL 2023
No findings against Clarkson, Fagan and Burt in AFL deal, but Hawthorn could face charges
The AFL has reached an agreement with families involved in the allegations of historical racism at Hawthorn, and has made no findings against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
- by Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
Snap Shot
AFL 2023
Melbourne mates set to cheer on ‘Big Jimma’
A syndicate filled with Demon fanatics and ex-players is about to race a horse named in honour of Jim Stynes.
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2023
‘We want to take games off those teams’: In danger of missing finals, Geelong have gone from hunted to hunter
The defending premiers are on the ropes as they sit outside the eight after 11 rounds, but they’re maintaining a positive spin on their situation.
- by Peter Ryan
‘The incentive has diminished’: The issue uniting the AFL’s coaches, and why it makes them angry
Coaches are under no illusions that theirs is the most stressful job in the country. But they are angry about broken promises, lack of respect and understanding of their job – either real or perceived – and the unfair distribution of revenue post-pandemic.
- by Peter Ryan
‘Positive message’: Prized Tigers recruits all in despite Hardwick departure
Richmond recruits Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper got on the front foot with teammates as they considered the ramifications of Damien Hardwick’s decision to depart the club.
- by Peter Ryan
Can play in front of millions, but was once ‘petrified’ of the ocean
Pies stalwart Steele Sidebottom plays his 300th game on Sunday, and his close friends and teammates have shared their stories of a laid-back, fun-loving, competitive beast.
- by Peter Ryan
Snap Shot
AFL 2023
‘You’re stuffed, mate’: The story of the AFL CEO and his shiner
This week in Snap Shot: Andrew Dillon can tell a footy tale or two; Greg Clark’s not so dreamy start; and where next for Damien Hardwick?
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2023
Buckley ‘no’ to Tigers as coaching merry-go-round heats up
What does the future hold for Ken Hinkley? Is Brett Ratten set for a return to senior coaching ranks? Will Richmond go with a previously untried coach? Damien Hardwick’s resignation at Punt Road threatens to set off another round of coaching dominoes.
- by Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan