AFL
I’m about to board a plane to the U.S. Can anyone take over for a few rounds?
Tom Lynch will miss the remainder of the 2023 season due to his foot injury
The Suns are on the hunt for a new coach after dismissing Stuart Dew with 18 months left on his contract
[Article Link](https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/04/first-case-cte-female-athlete-aflw-player-heather-anderson-diagnosed-australian-researchers) Australian rules footballer Heather Anderson, who died in November 2022 aged 28, found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Pouring rain, a nail-biting finish, end to end ball movement and a kick after the siren. This is the kind if thing to show international guests when they ask about our game
[Article Here:](https://www.zerohanger.com/five-trade-targets-for-every-afl-club-brisbane-lions-139157/) Ratugolea, out of contract at the end of 2023, could be the helping hand Brisbane has been looking for in defence. The 197cm, 100kg tank could be the replacement for Marcus Adams, who might not take to the field ever again after suffering a knock to the head last year with delayed concussion symptoms still having an impact. [Port Adelaide are also reportedly targeting Ratugolea.](https://www.zerohanger.com/port-adelaide-reportedly-poised-to-pounce-on-geelongs-esava-ratugolea-afl-trade-news-138653/amp/) [Paywall Article Here](https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-round-16-all-the-latest-news-and-analysis-from-sydney-vs-geelong/news-story/baeb3df0cb10ccdc83ffdfc6a39f7d76?amp&nk=444c67f6b70757f76acde84bf64a83ee-1688172671) And with Herald Sun reporting Geelong’s defensive back six stars look more settled without him, could this be the final year for Ratugolea at the Cattery?
The NT AFL team task force has vowed to keep fighting to secure the league’s 20th licence despite the announcement of an ambitious bid from a close neighbour Article Link: [NT task force reacts to Cairns AFL bid for 20th licence](https://www.codesports.com.au/sport/nt-task-force-reacts-to-cairns-afl-bid-for-20th-license/news-story/a1e9fb0823c9ceda151fef356cc0b413?nk=391073b4fbdadb2dc2caf1578c4c417a-1687659043)