by Lily Wood | Apr 24, 2024 | News
The long-term damage of concussion is a major concern for the well-being of athletes, and it has led to another early exit by a high-level football player. AFL player Nathan Murphy, 24, announced his forced retirement from the game due to ongoing concussion and head...
by Marty Mcgrath | Jun 9, 2023 | News, Sport
Injuries and tough competition pressure have been the biggest concerns for two young NRL and ALF players, as they look to their potential future with securing contracts to play in representative teams. Parramatta Eels fullback Lindsay Munro in the Jersey flag side...
by Zara Koschitzke | Mar 29, 2023 | News, Sport
It is early in the AFL season, round three is underway and one of the biggest issues on and off the field is concussion. AFL is a physical, some would say brutal, game and retired players claim they are suffering the consequences of the many head knocks they received...
by Sophie Brown | May 21, 2022 | News, Sport
The AFL and AFL Players Association have agreed on a one-year collective bargaining agreement for AFLW players that will bring the season forward and almost double previous salaries. Under the new pay deal, the average player’s salary will increase by 94 per...
by Grace O'Dea | Mar 30, 2022 | Sport
Lance “Buddy” Franklin became just the sixth man to kick 1000 goals in VFL/AFL history last Friday night. With six minutes to go in the final quarter, Franklin marked the ball at the northern end of the SCG, 45 out, on a slight angle. It was the same end that Tony...
