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How does the AFL’s illicit drug policy work?

Former Saints skipper Nick Riewoldt says there is too much “wriggle room” in the AFL’s drug policy. What does he mean? The arrest of former Saints star Sam Fisher, who is facing serious drug charges, has reignited talk about the effectiveness of the AFL’s Illicit Drug Policy, which is being reviewed by the AFL and the AFL Players’ Association. Nick […]

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AFL, players reviewing illicit drugs policy

AFL Players Association chief Paul Marsh says the league’s illicit drugs policy is under review, and has hit back at claims by Nick Riewoldt that the association failed former Saint Sam Fisher. Riewoldt reopened the illicit drugs debate on Monday, when discussing the situation of Fisher, who was charged last week with allegedly regularly trafficking large quantities of illicit drugs […]

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NRL key takeouts: Round 11

Newcastle Knights 12 lost to Brisbane Broncos 36 The Broncos marched to five straight wins, and what made it extra special was they did not have their little general Adam Reynolds calling the shots. Brisbane’s defence has been excellent in recent weeks, while it was Selwyn Cobbo and Corey Oates who blew the game apart with some barnstorming runs out […]

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AFL 2022 round 10 LIVE updates: Geelong Cats take on Port Adelaide Power, Western Bulldogs host Gold Coast Suns

Key posts 1.34pmChris Scott talks pre-game 1.14pmNo late changes, Dogs v Suns 1.11pmCats make two late changes 1.10pmKen Hinkley talks pre-match 1.01pmThis was not the time to outrage rusted-on fans, but AFL grand final timeslot debate remains 1 of 1 Chris Scott talks pre-game Chris Scott spoke to Fox Footy pre-game on… How will the rucks look without Stanley: “It’ll […]

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There is no need for the Bombers and their CEO to be jumping at shadows

Xavier Campbell was just 33 when he first auditioned for the top job at the strife-torn Essendon Football Club. Mark Thompson had just been appointed caretaker coach after James Hird’s one-year ban, and almost immediately afterwards Bombers’ interim chief executive Ray Gunston chose not to continue in the role. Within months, during 2014, chairman Paul Little officially anointed Campbell as […]

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AFL 2022 Round 10 LIVE updates: Carlton Blues, Sydney Swans face off at Marvel Stadium

Key posts 7.19pmListen: ‘Everyone will be looked at’: Is big change coming at Essendon? 7.15pmMedical subs named 7.08pmPossible tram delays on Spencer St 6.40pmSwans to wear their Marn Grook guernsey 6.40pmBlues celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls Round 1 of 1 Listen: ‘Everyone will be looked at’: Is big change coming at Essendon? It’s not just whether you lose, but how you […]

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