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Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko says the players have “wrapped their arms around” coach Chris Fagan after he stepped away from the club pending an investigation into allegations of historical racism while at Hawthorn.

The Panthers side has remained 1-17 as backrower Viliame Kikau escaped suspension for a shoulder charge.

Some teams entered the 2022 AFL season with little to no expectations, while others had high hopes and slumped to become major disappointments.

The teams have dropped for the NRL grand final as Penrith chase back-to-back titles and the Eels look to snap a 36-year premiership drought.

Two-time premiership player David King says there’s “no way” Jordan De Goey should sign his new deal with Collingwood, amid issues with the “arbitrary” behavioural clauses.

We’re just three weeks into the NFL season but already we’ve seen some of the Aussies abroad earning the plaudits.

Port Adelaide footy boss Chris Davies has downplayed the club’s link to Demons forward Kysaiah Pickett.

Gold Coast is set to significantly free up its salary cap this off-season.

In an era where trade news consistently trumps, last year’s AFL exchange period was underwhelming to say the least.

There’s “deep reservations” from First Nations families to expand on explosive accusations against Hawthorn in testimonies for the AFL’s external investigation in a key roadblock for the saga, reports the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph.

Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has heard all the rumours about his supposed rift with his former Penrith teammates.

While the Panthers are focused on Sunday’s huge grand final against the Eels, contract decisions are looming for a number of big-name stars.