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Kangaroos defender Jackson Archer's three-match suspension was upheld by the AFL tribunal with the league successfully arguing his conduct was "unreasonable in the circumstances". 

Jackson Archer certainly did not mean to hurt Luke Cleary and may not have even meant to hit him, but in the AFL's battle against concussion it is a distinction that may not matter at the tribunal. 

Taylah Moore is "terrified" that political agendas in America could influence Australian politics and result in her not being able to play in her community league.

Luke Jackson says he is expecting to play out the remainder of his career in Fremantle despite persistent rumours about a return to his old club.

Coaches showed off some tricks from their playbook while the AFL showed it is in good hands with the next generation, even with Harley Reid showing his age in a moment he'd like to forget. Here are your quick hits from round one.

Geelong hero Zach Tuohy opens up about his struggles as a young father while trying to make it as an AFL player.

North Melbourne will front the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night to challenge the three-match suspension handed to Jackson Archer as they received a surprise ally in the ongoing debate about the clash. 

The Gold Coast Suns record the biggest win in club history, putting a woeful West Coast to the sword in new coach Andrew McQualter's first game.

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson defends Jackson Archer after young Bulldog Luke Cleary was stretchered from the field after a horrible clash.

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there's hiding from the fact that star forward Izak Rankine will need to play more minutes in the midfield this year.