There's a paradox in the AFL's shaming of Jaidyn Stephenson
If the AFL wants to hang players like Jaidyn Stephenson out to dry, it's only reasonable that they cut their own lucrative ties with sports-betting agencies, writes Steve Georgakis.
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Collingwood player receives record punishment under AFL betting rules
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SANFL slashes Casey McElroy's six-week ban for playing in men's league
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