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While women’s Australian football has seen significant growth, research indicates that female athletes face unique injury risks.

The words “post-match kiss” spark memories of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, when ex Spanish football president Luis Rubiales kissed footballer Jenni Hermoso without her consent.

Tarryn Thomas has been stood down for the 2024 AFL season, having been found guilty of several breaches of the football code’s conduct rules.

Indigenous singer-songwriter Jess Hitchcock performed at the AFL grand finals in a dress supporting the YES campaign.

In an episode on his podcast, Newman told listeners the next time traditional owners “trot out a Welcome to Country” at a public event, fans should “start booing… or slow hand-clapping”.

Former AFL player Tony Liberatore will make a donation to charity after admitting in court to pushing a female pre-poll election worker.

The AFL has appointed Laura Kane as the executive general manager of football, the first woman to ever hold the senior deputy role.

Jennifer Watt has been appointed CEO of North Melbourne Football Club, becoming the second woman to hold the CEO position at an AFL club.

The heartbreaking allegations about Indigenous players being asked to pressure their partners to terminate their pregnancies are just the start.