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Shellharbour City Suns chase first AFL flag in 15 years

Shellharbour City Suns play for their first premiership in 15 years on Saturday against Wollongong Lions.

Why it mattersA premiership would end a 15-year drought for a club that barely existed two decades ago and represents a remarkable rise from reserves to title contenders.

AustraliaA South Coast AFL success story: a young club building through local juniors, now one win away from a premiership.

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AFL plans shorter quarters to fit Tasmania's 2028 entry

The AFL is likely to shorten quarters below 20 minutes when Tasmania joins in 2028 to manage fixture congestion.

Why it mattersMatch length affects everything from TV scheduling to viewer fatigue; shorter quarters reshape how you watch and follow the game.

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Sam Mitchell accidentally outs secret AFL coaches group chat

Sam Mitchell revealed on live TV that all 18 AFL coaches run a private group chat through the Coaches Association.

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Shellharbour City Suns chase first AFL flag in 15 years

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AFL plans shorter quarters to fit Tasmania's 2028 entry

Sam Mitchell accidentally outs secret AFL coaches group chat

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