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How the AFL's gamble with conflict of interest concerns didn't pay off

The AFL gambled that concerns over a conflict of interest with one of its umpires wouldn't be an issue, but that call has come back to bite them — and it's not the umpire's fault.

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ABC AustraliaApr 14, 2026, 3:13 AM

How the AFL's gamble with conflict of interest concerns didn't pay off

The AFL gambled that concerns over a conflict of interest with one of its umpires wouldn't be an issue, but that call has come back to bite them — and it's not the umpire's fault.

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