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Eight Hits Too Many: When Footy Steals a Kid’s Future

Teen SA country footballer Angus Pitman suffered eight concussions and was forced to quit the game he loved. A hard…

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The Game We Love Has a Duty of Care It Cannot Ignore

The death of suburban footballer Nathan Fitzgerald after a head injury raises urgent questions about player safety in Australian football…

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The Kid Who Broke His Back and Found His Future

Mount Gambier tall Jobe Janeway turned a fractured back into AFL motivation. FootyTalk's Kez Donnelly on resilience, country footy, and…

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The Statue Had to Come Down — And That Hurts to Say

The Nicky Winmar statue has been removed after his assault conviction. Daz McAllister argues the decision was right — and…

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Draft Heartbreak: When the Champs Become a Nightmare

A top AFL Draft prospect has confirmed an injury setback at the U18 Championships. Daz McAllister breaks down what it…

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A Legend’s Fall: Nicky Winmar and a Day Nobody Wanted

Nicky Winmar found guilty of assault in court. FootyTalk's Daz McAllister reflects on what it means for the AFL legend's…

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Round 17 Teams: The Carnage, the Comebacks, the Chaos

AFL Round 17 2026 teams confirmed: full ins and outs, key omissions and selection talking points for every game this…

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CTE Is Footy’s Biggest Crisis. The AFL Keeps Whispering.

CTE in Australian football is an existential crisis the AFL cannot keep soft-pedalling. Daz McAllister on why the league's response…

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The Lasso Rule Fix the AFL Is Too Stubborn to Try

AFL lasso rule frustration is real, but the fix could be simple. FootyTalk's Kez Donnelly breaks down the one change…

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Footy’s Dirty Secret: The Head Trauma Risk We Keep Ignoring

AFL head trauma risk is a growing crisis that parents and fans need to understand. Daz McAllister breaks down what…

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