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Riewoldt: Drug abuse a ‘massive issue’ in AFL playing ranks
St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt says drugs are a “massive” issue for former and current players, and has taken aim at the AFLPA for its handling of his former teammate, Sam Fisher.
- by Jon Pierik
AFL Briefing
AFL 2022
Dockers player in the soup over ‘chicken wing’ tackle
- by Michael Gleeson, Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
Insight & Analysis
There is no need for the Bombers and their CEO to be jumping at shadows
The vitriol poured this week upon Essendon seems disproportionate.
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
The day Indigenous AFL star turned off the TV in disgust
When Chris Lewis heard the boos for Adam Goodes from West Coast fans, the two-time premiership Eagle and Indigenous pioneer footballer turned off his television.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Four Points: The player Carlton cannot afford to lose, Tigers’ quality, Bombers battle hard
Jacob Weitering is the best defender in the competition at the moment and the man Carlton cannot afford to lose.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
Latest in AFL
‘Alcohol consumption and aggression’: More than 50 people ejected from Dreamtime game
One officer was allegedly bitten by a drunk fan and more than 50 people were ejected from the MCG during the Richmond-Essendon game on Saturday night.
- by Roy Ward
Mitchell lauds effort as Hawks show maturity
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was pleased with his side’s ability to deal with significant momentum shifts in the win against Brisbane.
- by Sam McClure
Updated
AFL 2022
Lynch and Lambert to miss Sydney clash as Tigers count cost of victory
- by Peter Ryan and Roy Ward
