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It's harder than you think to become a top sports official in football, soccer and the rugby codes
Even though elite officials don't work continuously for long hours like ED doctors or pilots—the total playing time of most ...
AFL Barwon puts the netball community on notice again following reports of bad behaviour and language
AFL Barwon has put the local netball community on notice for the second time this season following reported concerns with ...
‘Whole AFL world stops’: Inside plot to bring back Origin for real, and make it ‘No.2 behind the GF’
AFL legend Leigh Matthews wondered if there was scope to play the game midweek, like with rugby’s iteration, but Riewoldt ...
Who is the AFL’s destination club? Every team ranked 1-18
The best clubs look after their players. Look at Sydney and Geelong and Port Adelaide and Brisbane. There is a correlation ...
The 15-word Voss text threat that got Pies fan banned from AFL games for years revealed
“You go into a little bit of reflection mode through these weeks,” a philosophical Voss told reporters. “I remember as a four ...
AFL, MCG ban Pies member for five years after threatening message
A Magpies member has copped a hefty ban for sending a threatening text message to the MCG's anti-social behaviour hotline ...
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AFL News: Massive ban for abuser as details of Voss death threat revealed, Crows cop fines over metal studs
The fan who sent a vile threat at embattled Carlton coach Michael Voss has been identified, according to reports. The AFL's ...
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra sent straight to the tribunal after making contact with AFL umpire
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra has been sent directly to the tribunal by the AFL’s match review officer and faces a hefty fine ...
Challenges Abound for Top Football, Soccer, Rugby Refs
Sport officials, regardless of which code they supervise, are appointed to be impartial figures.Author Kath O'Brien Senior Lecturer - Faculty of ...
The centre bounce has become a relic. It’s time for the AFL to bring back the chaos or scrap it
The centre bounce battle between ruckmen was once a glorious spectacle. It isn’t any longer, so the AFL needs to decide ...
Michael Voss responds after serious threat under investigation by AFL integrity unit
Carlton has been alerted to a “heinous and inappropriate” threat directed at under-siege coach Michael Voss in the wake of ...
Collingwood member banned from AFL games and MCG after sending threats against Carlton coach Michael Voss
A Collingwood member has been banned from attending AFL and AFLW matches for five years after sending a threatening text message against Carlton coach Michael Voss.