MCG double header highlights blockbuster finale to AFL season
The AFL is finalizing its season schedule while clubs like the Tassie Devils are actively recruiting staff to build their football department. Geelong's Nigel Lappin is being targeted for a development role as the league prepares for future expansion.
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This highlights the strategic off-field maneuvers and organizational growth required for new clubs entering the professional sports league.
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Share A A A Loading In today’s AFL Briefing, your wrap of footy news: The AFL has come out in defence of the wildcard round at the release of rounds 23 and 24 of the fixture. Ross Lyon says St Kilda will back Max King all the way in his recovery from injury and will not trade him. Just 10 days after being appointed Tassie Devils coach, Ken Hinkley has met with Geelong head of development Nigel Lappin as the Devils attempt to lure the highly regarded coach to the new club ahead of its entry into the AFL in 2028.
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