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21 August 2026

The week that blew up the Swans and called out AFL culture

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Source reporting: abc.net.au

The week that blew up the Swans and called out AFL culture

The Swans scandal is creating a greater conversation around the AFL's handling of allegations of violence against women and its lack of a "no-fault stand-down" policy.

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21 August 2026

Hunt second in Diamond League 200m as White wins

Amy Hunt finished second in the women’s 200 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, with Kayla White taking the win. The result came on the back of what BBC Sport described as Hunt’s extraordinary week at the European Championships. Hunt’s runner-up placing in Lausanne extended her run of high-level performances on the international circuit. The Diamond League outing offered another chance for Hunt to measure herself against top global competitors following her strong form at the continental championships.

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Hunt’s podium finish in Lausanne confirms continued strong form after the European Championships, signalling she remains competitive at top international meetings.

Source: BBC Sport https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/sport/rss.xmlOriginal source

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