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Why Buddy could kick a bag: AFL Round 4 preview (Part 1) A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a round of football. I feel like I’m 14 and just locked eyes with a girl who has no interest in me at a blue light disco. Pure unfounded optimism. So in true overexcited fashion I have some hyperbolic statements, tips and predictions to make. Sydney Swans versus Essendon Bombers SCG There is plenty of excitement surrounding the Swans after their Viking raid-...

Scott was involved in a verbal altercation during Geelong's Round 2 win over Brisbane.

AFL coaches on notice after Geelong's Chris Scott receives $10,000 suspended fine for Lachie Neale confrontation Posted 2 AprApril 2021 at 2:26am Chris Scott's confrontation with Lions players at Kardinia Park earned him a $10,000 fine. ( Print text only Cancel Geelong coach Chris Scott has been given a suspended $10,000 fine by the AFL for his quarter-time confrontation with Brisbane players. Key points: The AFL has warned coaches against confrontations with opponents after issuing a suspended fine to Geelong's Chris Scott Words were said between Scott and Lions players at quarter-time af...

AFL 2021: AFL introduces medical substitute on eve of season AFL by Jay Clark Premium Content The AFL has confirmed a controversial medical sub will be employed for this season. Despite calls for a concussion sub to be introduced, the AFL has made an 11th hour decision to broaden the use of a 23rd man for each team. The call to sub off a player must be made by each team's doctor on the basis the player cannot play out the match. While the injury must be game ending - unless it is a concussion - the player can play the following week.

Hocking outlines penalties in place if clubs exploit medical sub rule By 2021-03-17T19:33+11:00 AFL operations boss Steve Hocking is confident there’s “safeguards” in place to ensure clubs don’t exploit the new medical substitute rule. A day before Thursday night’s season-opening clash between Richmond and Carlton, the AFL announced that a 23rd player would be available for clubs to use in the event of a game-ending injury or concussion. Hocking said the AFL would demand medical records if they suspect clubs have exploited the rule during the season, with strippin...