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Dustin Martin joins the 300 club AFL New Zealand

New Zealand heritage player and Richmond Tigers star, Dustin Martin became the 7th Tiger to reach the 300 game milestone over the weekend. Making his debut for the club in 2010, Martin has become one of the clubs and the games most highly decorated players, earning himself a Brownlow medal in 2017, three Premiership titles [] The post Dustin Martin joins the 300 club appeared first on AFL New Zealand .

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2024 AFLW Fixture revealed AFL New Zealand

The Sydney Swans have been rewarded for its impressive crowds last season, earning the NAB AFL Womens 2024 season opener against Collingwood at North Sydney Oval on Friday, August 30.The opening night will also feature a Daisy Pearce-led West Coast side hosting Richmond at Mineral Resources Park. Last years Grand Finalists, Brisbane and North Melbourne, [] The post 2024 AFLW Fixture revealed appeared first on AFL New Zeal

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2024 AFL season hits the halfway mark AFL New Zealand

The AFL has just ticked over the halfway mark and the unpredictable season has left a lot of question marks over which teams will secure a top eight spot in the run home to the finals. This time last year the table had a very different look to it, with Collingwood on top, with the [] The post 2024 AFL season hits the halfway mark appeared first on AFL New Zealand .

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Ange Stannett to captain Fremantle AFL New Zealand

Fremantle have re-structured their leadership group for Season 2024, with AFL New Zealand Heritage team member Ange Stannett to lead Fremantles AFLW side after being voted in as captain for the first time by the playing and coaching group. The leadership group will increase from five to six this year, with three vice captains named [] The post Ange Stannett to captain Fremantle appeared first on AFL New Zealand .

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'We can get better'- Reigning premiers tipped to go another level AFL New Zealand

Craig Starcevich expects Brisbanes premiership defence to be a battle, but has a warning for the rest of the AFLW the Lions can get significantly better. The reigning champions kicked off their pre-season last Monday morning with a 2km time trial that saw Irish winger Orla ODwyer retain her crown as the clubs distance [] The post We can get better: Reigning premiers tipped to go another level appeared first on AFL New Zea

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Announcement - AFLNZ CEO Resignation AFL New Zealand

AFL New Zealand (AFLNZ) would like to announce the resignation of current Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rob Vanstam, after 17 years in the position. Rob has had a long a distinguished tenure with AFLNZ and we would like to acknowledge his commitment to the sport, and the organisation over this time. Rob was integral to [] The post Announcement - AFLNZ CEO Resignation appeared first on AFL New Zealand .

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Dustin Martin announces retirement AFL New Zealand

Richmond Tiger and New Zealand Heritage player Dustin Martin has announced his retirement effective immediately. Considered as one of the greatest Richmond players to pull on the yellow and black jumper, has played his last game.The three-time premiership player, triple Norm Smith medalist and 2017 Brownlow medalist played 302 games for the Tigers and booted [] The post Dustin Martin announces retirement appeared first on

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Women's Coaching Month set to boom in June AFL New Zealand

Womens Coaching Month has officially kicked off in the AFL, as the football community celebrates and recognises the contribution of women and girls in coaching roles across the country. Established in 2020 and proudly supported by BHP, Womens Coaching Month also shines a light on the pathway programs and initiatives aimed at encouraging more women [] The post Womens Coaching Month set to boom in June appeared first on AFL

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Lefau's rookie season cut short AFL New Zealand

New Zealander, Mykelti Lefau has had his rookie season for the Richmond Tigers cut short, after scans confirmed he ruptured his ACL in his left knee in the round 12 match against Geelong. Mykelti had a previous ACL injury in his right knee in 2022 playing in the VFL. On of Richmonds shining lights in [] The post Lefaus rookie season cut short appeared first on AFL New Zealand .

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Mykelti Lefau extends with Richmond to 2026 AFL New Zealand

New Zealander, Mykelti Lefau has re-signed with Richmond through to 2026. The blockbusting forward forward quickly became a fan favourite and was one of the shining lights in a tough season for the club, before his rookie season got cut short by a knee injury. The 195cm talent earned his place on the list in [] The post Mykelti Lefau extends with Richmond to 2026 appeared first on AFL New Zealand .

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Keegan Bradley captures BMW, leaps to fourth in FedEx Cup race

(Photo credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports) CASTLE ROCK, Colo. -- Keegan Bradley rode patriotic cheers to victory at the BMW Championship as he shot even-par 72 in the final round Sunday for a 12-under-par 276 at Castle Pines Golf Club. It capped a dramatic resurgence for Bradley, who was named the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain last month and was the last man in the field this week. Yet, his seventh PGA Tour

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Giants LHP Robbie Ray exits with apparent leg injury

(Photo credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports) San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray left Sunday's start at the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning with an apparent left leg injury. Leading 2-1, Ray threw an 0-1 fastball to Justin Turner leading off the bottom of the fourth and immediately grabbed the back of his left leg. After consulting with manager Bob Melvin and the Giants' training staff on the mound, Ray walk

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Stewart Cink wins Ally to clinch first PGA Tour Champions title

(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) Stewart Cink shot a 6-under-par 66 and ran away with the Ally Challenge for his first win on the PGA Tour Champions on Sunday in Grand Blanc, Mich. The highlights of Cink's bogey-free round included a lengthy downhill birdie putt at No. 5 and three short birdie putts on the back nine (Nos. 11, 13 and 16) at Warwick Hills Golf Country Club. Cink played the final 36 holes of the

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Hot-hitting Tigers hand White Sox 100th loss of season

(Photo credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Tigers took the lead with three runs in the fifth inning and kept adding on in a 9-4 victory over the host Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon. The White Sox scored two runs in the first inning but could not avert their second consecutive 100-loss season. They have lost seven of their last eight games and need a win in Monday's finale to prevent a four-game sw

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31 youths from Maoist-affected Bijapur meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 26 (ANI): A group of 31 youths from five villages near the Palnar Camp in the Maoist-affected Bijapur district had the opportunity to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah today in Naya Raipur. For many of these young individuals, it was their first experience stepping out of Bijapur and witnessing the state capital, Raipur. The meeting was also graced by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, U

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Phillies' 16-hit attack overpowers Royals, clinches series win

(Photo credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports) Garrett Stubbs went 4-for-4 with three runs and an RBI to help the visiting Philadelphia Phillies pound the Kansas City Royals 11-3 in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm each had two hits and three RBIs, Brandon Marsh had two hits and scored twice and Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer for the Phillies, who went 3-3 o

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Could this NRC-style model save Australian rugby, and is anyone brave enough to try?

Im trying to find a positive spin on the upcoming broadcast deal and how to get more quality games on the Stan streaming service, especially with the demise of the Rebels meaning one less Aussie side on the park. Australian rugby is in a financial black hole so this plan is a touch radical, will []

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The Wrap- Why Joe Schmidt is sleeping easier than Scott Robertson

Its now approaching the 25th anniversary of John Eales holding aloft the William Webb Ellis trophy at Cardiffs Millennium Stadium. This was a period when the Wallabies were indisputably atop the rugby world; a position they would maintain through a series victory against the Lions in 2001, holding the Bledisloe Cup, before being edged out []