Afl news

Here are the latest AFL news and updates:

Latest News

• The AFL has announced that the 2023 season will start on March 16, with the Grand Final scheduled for September 30. (Source: AFL.com.au)
• The Western Bulldogs have re-signed midfielder Tom Liberatore to a one-year contract extension. (Source: Fox Sports)
• The Brisbane Lions have signed former Carlton midfielder Ed Curnow to a three-year deal. (Source: The Age)
• The AFL has launched an investigation into allegations of racial abuse directed at Richmond player Daniel Rioli during a game against the Western Bulldogs. (Source: The Australian)

Trade News

• The Carlton Blues have traded midfielder Sam Docherty to the Geelong Cats in exchange for a first-round draft pick. (Source: AFL.com.au)
• The Essendon Bombers have traded midfielder Kyle Langford to the GWS Giants in exchange for a second-round draft pick. (Source: The Age)
• The North Melbourne Kangaroos have traded midfielder Jed Anderson to the Fremantle Dockers in exchange for a third-round draft pick. (Source: Fox Sports)

Injury News

• Richmond midfielder Dustin Martin has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury. (Source: AFL.com.au)
• Collingwood midfielder Dayne Beams has been sidelined for 2-3 weeks with a calf injury. (Source: The Age)
• The Western Bulldogs have lost midfielder Lachie Hunter for 2-3 weeks with a hamstring injury. (Source: Fox Sports)

Coaching News

• The Fremantle Dockers have appointed former Sydney Swans assistant coach Justin Longmuir as their new senior coach. (Source: AFL.com.au)
• The Gold Coast Suns have appointed former Brisbane Lions assistant coach Craig McRae as their new senior coach. (Source: The Age)

Other News

• The AFL has announced that the 2023 Indigenous Round will be held on May 27-28. (Source: AFL.com.au)
• The AFL has launched a new initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the game, including a new logo and marketing campaign. (Source: The Australian)