DANGEROUS tackles will be more heavily punished in 2016 as the AFL clamps down on tackles made with a lifting, slinging or rotating technique. Under revised interpretations of the law sent to clubs on ...

In the AFL's view (shared by the independent AFL Tribunal on Tuesday) the tackles by Cameron and Bedford were dangerous tackles, principally because both of the tackled players had their arms pinned ...

AFLW clubs have been contacted by the AFL regarding the prevalence of dangerous tackles and head-high contact amid an uptick in free kicks and MRO citations this season. The memo, which womens.afl has ...

Days after the decision to fine Burgoyne, the AFL has strengthened the framework in which the MRO works relating to dangerous tackles. The new rule puts greater emphasis on the potential of any ...

"The AFL believes this is a health concern,” he said. “They're trying to send a message to community football and local football that these (dangerous) tackles aren't on, whereas the length of ...