‘It’s up to the clubs’: AFL CEO says there’s risk in trading for besieged Swans

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 23, 2026

In a wide-ranging interview with this masthead, Andrew Dillon spoke on the Pullman saga, the umpiring in the Hawks’ preliminary final loss, and the potential of the AFL being aired on Netflix.

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Neale's 17-second santion admission

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Lachie Neale was brief with his statement, saying that he and the club will hope that their appeal of the AFL tribunal's ban is 'successful'.

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Pullman Five expected to address teammates

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The Sydney Swans have called all players into HQ, with the expectation that the Pullman Five will arrive to the club and address the group.

Lachie Neale: Brisbane star addresses grand final suspension for first time as Lions touch down in Melbourne

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Lachie Neale says he remains “very hopeful” of having his grand final suspension overturned as Brisbane get set to use their final throw of the dice to get the star midfielder cleared to face Fremantle.

Grudge matches, trash talk and sharp shooting: Dash Daniels on his path to the NBA

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