AFL Politics
AFL House, the Commission, fixturing, broadcast deals, expansion, the salary cap and the power plays that shape the game.
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Hawthorn’s Lewis Calm: The Art of Saying Nothing, Well
Peter Calloway examines the Mitch Lewis contract situation at Hawthorn and what free agency negotiations reveal about AFL club politics…
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Hinkley to Tasmania: A Sound Appointment, If Not a Startling One
Peter Calloway analyses the Ken Hinkley Tasmania Devils appointment and what it reveals about the club's build towards 2028 entry.
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Hinkley’s Tasmanian Frontier and a Bittersweet Night for Essendon
Peter Calloway on Ken Hinkley's expected Tasmania Devils appointment and Essendon's drought-breaking win, overshadowed by the Nate Caddy hospital scare.
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Winmar’s removal from the Hall of Fame was the right call, however painful
The AFL removed Nicky Winmar from the Hall of Fame after his assault conviction. Peter Calloway analyses whether the decision…
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When the AFL Courts Power, Who Gets Left Behind?
AFL inclusion strategy is under scrutiny after officials met with Narendra Modi. FootyTalk asks whether Australian sport's diversity push is…
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Scott’s Fixture Grievances Won’t Save Geelong’s Season
Chris Scott doubles down on Geelong fixture grievances while insisting the Cats can still contend. Peter Calloway analyses the politics…
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The AFL’s India Gambit: Bold Vision or Familiar Folly?
The AFL's India expansion plan has political weight behind it, but history shows overseas football growth is harder than it…
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The Numbers Don’t Lie — But They Don’t Tell the Whole Story Either
Does the AFL equalisation system actually work? Peter Calloway examines the data on competition balance, draft picks, salary caps and…
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Time to Fix the Fixture: A Coach Speaks Plain Sense
An experienced AFL coach calls for an equitable draw in the AFL fixture. Peter Calloway breaks down the governance case…
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Ten Years On, the Swans’ Pride Game Deserves Its Flowers
Ten years since the Sydney Swans played the first AFL Pride game for premiership points. A measured look at what…
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