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abc. net. au > news > 2026-04-09 > naus_sporthelmetnr_0904 > 106544944

AFL slammed for 'potentially dangerous' headgear move

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (90+ words) AUDIO: AFL slammed for 'potentially dangerous' headgear move'Australian Broadcasting Corporation AUDIO: AFL slammed for 'potentially dangerous' headgear move How effective is headgear in reducing concussions? (Supplied: Game Gear) Two world-leading sports neuroscientists have slammed the AFL's move to back a…...

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abc. net. au > news > 2026-04-07 > brisbane-broncos-name-jesse-arthurs-to-replace-reece-walsh > 106539158

Broncos name Walsh replacement, captain Reynolds in starting team

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (562+ words) Jesse Arthars has been picked to play fullback for the Brisbane Broncos on Friday night. (Getty Images: "Bradley Kanaris) Jesse Arthars has been named to start at fullback for the Brisbane Broncos, covering for the injured Reece Walsh. Captain Adam…...

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abc. net. au > news > 2026-04-05 > reece-walsh-brisbane-broncos-nrl-fractured-cheekbone > 106532590

Walsh facing up to six weeks on sidelines with fractured cheekbone

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (379+ words) Reece Walsh could face more than a month away from the game with his injury. (Getty Images: Chris Hyde) Reece Walsh sustained a fractured cheekbone in the Broncos' 26-12 win over the Titans on Saturday night." Walsh is expected to be…...

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abc. net. au > news > 2026-04-01 > kieran-foran-thoughts-before-first-match-manly-coach > 106522382

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1+ week, 2+ day ago  (14+ words) Foran adamant age and experience no issue as new Sea Eagles coach'Australian Broadcasting Corporation...

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abc. net. au > news > 2026-04-01 > sport-nfl-first-female-official-sues-league > 106519776

NFL accused of being 'sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal' by first female official

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (683+ words) Robin De Lorenzo officiated in the NFL for three seasons between 2022 and 2025, saying her appointment was "magical". De Lorenzo said she was subject to "humiliation" and "open hostility" while accusing the NFL of being a "sexist institution" and of being…...

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abc. net. au > news > 2026-03-26 > afl-concussion-class-action-expands-to-more-former-players > 106491268

AFL concussion class action expands to more than 100 former players

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (756+ words) Max Rooke is the lead plaintiff in the class action which now includes more than 100 former players. (Getty Images: Quinn Rooney) Eight more former players have joined the class action including Ian Fairley, Nick Stevens and Michael Richardson. Ten further…...

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abc. net. au > news > 2026-03-26 > nfl-comfirms-date-and-time-rams-49ers-mcg > 106496514

NFL confirms historic MCG game to be played on AFL semifinal weekend

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (271+ words) The Rams and the 49ers will play in the first-ever NRL regular season game in Australia. (Reuters: Imagn Images/ Kyle Terada) The NFL has confirmed the date and kick-off time for its maiden regular season game played in Australia. The fixture…...

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abc. net. au > news > 2026-03-18 > nrl-canterbury-bulldogs-bronson-xerri-cameron-ciraldo > 106469328

Axed Bulldogs star challenged by coach, why Dolphins welcome fan abuse

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (622+ words) Bronson Xerri (left) will play NSW Cup this weekend after being dropped by the Bulldogs. (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer) Cameron Ciraldo says Bronson Xerri needs to show the Bulldogs he deserves to be recalled to the club's NRL team. The…...

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abc. net. au > news > 2026-03-13 > hawthorn-dylan-moore-connor-macdonald-arizona-jail > 106451198

Hawthorn forward Moore found with 'crystalline substance', US police claim

4+ week, 4+ hour ago  (751+ words) Mugshots have been released of Hawthorn players Dylan Moore (left) and Connor Macdonald after their arrest in the US last year. (Scottsdale Police Department) More details have been revealed about the incident leading up to Hawthorn duo Dylan Moore and…...

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abc. net. au > news > 2026-03-11 > harris-andrews-darcy-gardiner-afl-tribunal-verdict > 106439000

Lions' defensive stocks cop major blow after unsuccessful tribunal date

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (621+ words) Harris Andrews argued he was attempting to make contact with Arty Jones's body to shepherd for a teammate. (Fox Footy) The AFL tribunal has upheld the suspensions handed to Brisbane duo Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner. Andrews argued he was…...