Australian Football League

Focusing on single acts of bigotry releases institutions, like the AFL, of any responsibility and ensures ongoing homophobia and racism in football

The pursuit for competitive balance means teams are underpaying AFL’s top players, even those sitting on million-dollar contracts

Make no mistake, Collingwood Football Club’s challenge to undo systemic racism is everyone’s challenge – together

Collingwood isn’t the only club where racism is part of the culture, but the AFL club’s report highlights the ongoing problems of dismantling racism in Australian sport

Gambling is now a part of modern football in Australia, but the COVID-19 pause in footy boosterism has given fans a chance to question their relationship with the AFL

Australia’s lack of engagement with its Asian neighbours is glaringly obvious in the world of football, but indifference and poor coverage aren’t helping to change attitudes here

Australian Rules football is a grassroots sport, but the AFL’s increasing corporatisation is distancing the game from the fans

Research shows that instances of domestic violence can spike during big sporting events, and we all need to be more than spectators and call out violent behaviour

Aussie Rules has the power to bring people together, but throughout history, it has also reflected the struggle for social change

Sports medicine has come a long way from the days of the gnarled trainer with a wet towel and a few choice words of encouragement, with a booming research industry into knee injuries