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The AFL has announced that players who leave the ground attempting to smother the ball will be deemed careless if they make high contact, in the wake of last year's controversial Brayden Maynard case.

Clayton Oliver is fined $600 after the Demons AFL star was pulled over and found to be driving without a licence, which had been suspended on medical grounds.

Andy Munro has garnered a social media following of millions off the back of his reels documenting abandoned country footy grounds in Victoria and South Australia.

A new world-first protective armour, designed just for women in sport, hopes to prolong careers and minimise injuries. 

With local media in a frenzy over the West Coast Eagles top draft pick Harley Reid, Greig Johnston examines whether constant scrutiny of an 18-year-old yet to play a game is fair.

League administrators are locked in discussions with Richmond and Essendon to move the game to the epicentre of Indigenous footy.

The former North Melbourne star was hospitalised and required surgery after being attacked outside a pub in Melbourne's south last year.

The AFLW could move the showcase game of its Indigenous Round to Darwin permanently with the league in discussions with Victorian powerhouse clubs Richmond and Essendon to bring the game to the AFL's Indigenous heartland.

Midfielder Clayton Oliver has rejoined his Melbourne teammates at training after taking extended time off to deal with personal issues.

The Kyby Tigers in South Australia haven't won a premiership since 1974. But that could change with the arrival of two new recruits, including former Melbourne Demons captain Jack Trengove.