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Brisbane Times

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Ruck changes, 6-6-6 adjustments and ducking in tackles: The AFL’s seven new rules explained

Ruck changes, 6-6-6 adjustments and ducking in tackles: The AFL’s seven new rules explained

There are seven rule changes brought in by the AFL in 2026. We go through each one, with video, so you’ll be up to speed for the first … ball-up.

03.03.2026 10

WA Today

Roy Ward

Ruck changes, 6-6-6 adjustments and ducking in tackles: The AFL’s seven new rules explained

Ruck changes, 6-6-6 adjustments and ducking in tackles: The AFL’s seven new rules explained

There are seven rule changes brought in by the AFL in 2026. We go through each one, with video, so you’ll be up to speed for the first … ball-up.

03.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Roy Ward

Ruck changes, 6-6-6 adjustments and ducking in tackles: The AFL’s seven new rules explained

Ruck changes, 6-6-6 adjustments and ducking in tackles: The AFL’s seven new rules explained

There are seven rule changes brought in by the AFL in 2026. We go through each one, with video, so you’ll be up to speed for the first … ball-up.

03.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Roy Ward

Ruck changes, 6-6-6 adjustments and ducking in tackles: The AFL’s seven new rules explained

Ruck changes, 6-6-6 adjustments and ducking in tackles: The AFL’s seven new rules explained

There are seven rule changes brought in by the AFL in 2026. We go through each one, with video, so you’ll be up to speed for the first … ball-up.

03.03.2026 10

The Age

Roy Ward

Could Melbourne pinch the NRL grand final from Sydney? Here’s how Storm boss says it can happen

Storm chief executive Justin Rodski believes if his club can create a marquee game at the MCG, it could be a precursor to hosting the NRL grand final.

11.04.2025 10

WA Today

Roy Ward

Could Melbourne pinch the NRL grand final from Sydney? Here’s how Storm boss says it can happen

Storm chief executive Justin Rodski believes if his club can create a marquee game at the MCG, it could be a precursor to hosting the NRL grand final.

11.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Roy Ward

Could Melbourne pinch the NRL grand final from Sydney? Here’s how Storm boss says it can happen

Storm chief executive Justin Rodski believes if his club can create a marquee game at the MCG, it could be a precursor to hosting the NRL grand final.

11.04.2025 10

The Age

Roy Ward

Could Melbourne pinch the NRL grand final from Sydney? Here’s how Storm boss says it can happen

Storm chief executive Justin Rodski believes if his club can create a marquee game at the MCG, it could be a precursor to hosting the NRL grand final.

11.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Roy Ward

This NBA superstar says he wants to play for Australia. This is why it won’t happen

The 32-year-old NBA superstar’s comments that he would love to play for Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics caused quite the stir Down Under.

27.02.2025 10

WA Today

Roy Ward

This NBA superstar says he wants to play for Australia. This is why it won’t happen

The 32-year-old NBA superstar’s comments that he would love to play for Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics caused quite the stir Down Under.

27.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Roy Ward

This NBA superstar says he wants to play for Australia. This is why it won’t happen

The 32-year-old NBA superstar’s comments that he would love to play for Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics caused quite the stir Down Under.

27.02.2025 10

The Age

Roy Ward

This NBA superstar says he wants to play for Australia. This is why it won’t happen

The 32-year-old NBA superstar’s comments that he would love to play for Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics caused quite the stir Down Under.

27.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Roy Ward