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No-fault stand-down rule needed to keep players up to the mark

Commentators say the AFL lacks a league-wide framework for serious allegations, while the NRL’s no-fault stand-down policy is cited as a model.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
The current coverage is focusing attention on the adequacy of the AFL’s response to situations in which players are accused of wrongdoing.

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Brisbane TimesBrisbane Times
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AFL should consider enacting no-fault stand-down policy

The alleged incident involving several Sydney Swans players highlights the need for the AFL to make changes.

·Brisbane City, Australia
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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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No-fault stand-down rule needed to keep players up to the mark

The current coverage is focusing attention on the adequacy of the AFL’s response to situations in which players are accused of wrongdoing.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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