Tag: AFL
Sex dolls and ‘Diddy’ costumes: the latest AFL drama shows Australian sport still can’t eradicate misogyny
Several AFL players dressed as alleged sex offenders during an end-of-season celebration. It shows much more needs to be done to change old-fashioned attitudes.
Do footy’s best and fairest awards achieve what they claim?
It’s AFL and NRL award season and analysis suggests the Brownlow Medal and Dally M voting systems are far from perfect.
Australian contact sports’ next major concussion headache could come from insurance companies
Zurich’s decision to no longer insure some professional athletes for concussion could have far-reaching ramifications for players and their sports.
Spectator racism is still rife in Australia’s major football codes – new research shows it may even be getting worse
New research shows racism among sports fans in Australia is still rife. White footy fans need to report racism – otherwise they’re giving a free kick to bigots.
It’s not just retiring athletes who need mental health support – young sportspeople need it, too
More is being done to support athletes’ mental health as they retire but early intervention is crucial, which means more education is needed with young athletes.
Does the AFL ban on skinfold testing avoid fat shaming – or has footy ‘gone soft’?
Skinfold tests were once a staple of AFL fitness assessments, but are now banned for junior athletes. Is this a sign footballers have ‘gone soft’, or is there good reason for it?
Are 2 mid-career AFL retirements a sign Australian athletes are taking brain health more seriously?
For decades, some sports have fostered a win-at-all-costs culture, with concussion often an afterthought. But there are signs that attitude is changing.
How much sport will you be able to watch for free under proposed new Australian broadcast rules?
From what sports you can watch with an old aerial, to what apps you’ll see when you switch on a new smart TV – sports lovers can expect big changes ahead.
Why cocaine is considered performance-enhancing for athletes, and why it matters when the athlete took it
The AFL has had several cocaine-centred controversies recently, but why is the drug considered performance enhancing?
Protection racket or fair medical model? Why the AFL’s illicit drugs policy is a necessary duty of care
The confidential, medical nature of the AFL’s illicit drug policy has triggered critics – is the policy working, and how can it be improved?
Devil in the details: breaking down the branding of the AFL’s newest team
The AFL’s newest team, the Tasmania Devils, launched on Monday night, drawing on its rich football history in a blaze of myrtle green, primrose yellow and rose red.
Dreading footy season? You’re not alone – 20% of Australians are self-described sport haters
New research sheds light on the reasons why many people dislike sport in a sport-mad nation.
Australian rugby has reached its lowest point. How did it get here?
Pundits had suggested a strong World Cup performance was vital for the health of the game. The horror result in France will put even more pressure on the sport to reform to stay relevant.