The AFL Commission revoked his membership following the former St Kilda champion’s recent conviction for assaulting a woman.
After their big spend-up last off-season,St Kilda are walking the tightrope of trying to be proactive in the player market again while retaining their best performers and reassuring their players they are being prioritised.
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The run home to the AFL finals in 2026 remains must-watch viewing,with positions one (slightly) through to 10 there for the taking with six home-and-away rounds remaining. We track what awaits for your team.
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With more than 500 games’ experience and 12 grand finals,Matt Stevic can be forgiven for his error. It’s a mistake,rather than the catalyst for a royal commission.
James Hird has had his first meeting with Essendon about the vacant coaching role he covets,and Billy Frampton’s suspension has been overturned.
Also in today’s AFL briefing,Collingwood will challenge defender Billy Frampton’s one-match rough conduct ban at the AFL tribunal.