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Ryswyk said his mother cried and told him she loved him when he revealed to her that he was gay.

Former Lion and SANFL legend becomes AFL’s first openly gay player

After a short stay at the Lions, Leigh Ryswyk went on to complete a stellar career in the SANFL where he played 226 games for North Adelaide and was later inducted into the Queensland Football Hall of Fame.

  • Rob Sharp

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Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe.

Risk versus reward: Rating the best and worst long-term deals across the AFL

We dive into the risks clubs take when they sign players to long-term deals, and how often the risk actually pays off.

  • Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
The interior of the planned Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park, shown in legacy AFL mode.

First look inside new Brisbane Stadium, with construction start-date confirmed

Fresh renders of the Victoria Park venue reveal a three-tier seating bowl and open-ended design, as the state government locks in a June construction start date for the Gabba’s successor.

  • Cameron Atfield
Lions legend Jonathan Brown recovers from brain tumour surgery in hospital, pictured with his wife Kylie.

Brisbane Lions legend recovering after brain tumour surgery

Jonathan Brown shared a picture from his hospital bed, showing a bandage on his head, as he embraced his wife.

  • Rosanna Ryan
The Magpies look dejected after a loss.

‘Not going to shy away from it’: McRae opens up on Magpies’ big issue after loss to Crows

The Western Bulldogs, Swans and Crows all clinched big wins on ‘Super Saturday’, while the Cats stormed back from the brink to outlast the Dockers. Follow all the reaction.

  • Roy Ward, Scott Spits, Jonathan Drennan, Danny Russell and Andrew Wu
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Docherty snubbed from Carlton function over explosive voice memo

The Blues have removed former co-captain Sam Docherty from a speaking role at an official club function this week as the fallout continues from his expletive-laden voice memo.

  • Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
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Watch: But for two costly misses, the Cameron of old was back for the Lions

This one appeared destined to end in a Lions triumph. Then came one of the most frantic final quarters an opening round has produced.

  • Nick Wright
Bontempelli of the Bulldogs on the siren during the 2026 AFL Opening Round match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba on March 7, 2026 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dirty night for Lions captains on injury, MRO front as Bulldogs clinch Gabba thriller

After Hawthorn were dismantled earlier in the day, the Western Bulldogs salvaged some state pride with a gritty five-point ambush of the back-to-back premier Lions at a humid Gabba.

  • Jon Pierik
Charlie Cameron celebrates during the AFL grand, where Brisbane defeated Geelong.

Why Cameron repeated a phrase three times in a seven-minute press conference

There are early signs the Brisbane star is ready to cast aside his 2025 form, and show the AFL world a new version of a once-emphatic goalscorer.

  • Nick Wright
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn.

‘It was over’: Max Gawn on the end of an era, and his surprise choice to succeed him

On the eve of his 17th season, the Melbourne skipper is embracing a fresh start after the departure of premiership coach Simon Goodwin and club greats Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver.

  • Andrew Wu