The historic collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed by the AFL and AFLW last year is bound to shape the trajectory of the sport moving forward.

In this article, James Accadia breaks down all the newly-added incentives for first year draftees, and how these changes can impact their future contracts and career as a whole.

The proposal of the European Super League in 2021 shocked the global football landscape, and directly challenged UEFA’s monopoly over European football.

In this article, Valeria Casasola analyses the reasons why despite a favourable landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice, the Super League’s development has been halted and on the brink of collapse.

Since its official launch in 2021, LIV Golf has had its fair share of controversy and time in the spotlight; from engaging in intense litigious battles with the PGA Tours to now in the process of finalising a merger with them.

In this article, Connor Evans examines the brief but eventful history of LIV Golf through the lens of competition law, and considers the wider implications a merger will have on the sport.

Professional sport is ‘at the absolute frontier of human monitoring’, with athletes being constantly monitored both on and off the field. This raises questions around the ethical collection and use of athlete data.

In this article, Susie Xu addresses these concerns and considers whether the generalist provisions under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) provide adequate protection.

With the AFL finally returning to action, fans around the country are once again drawn to the riveting action it promises. But beyond the excitement you see on TV, lies a longstanding issue of concussions and its impact on player safety and wellbeing.

In this article, Richard Wotherspoon explores the current ongoing class action brought by former player Max Rooke against the AFL, and what this may mean for the future of the sport.

The decision in July 2023 to cancel the Commonwealth Games has been met with heavy criticism, both locally and internationally. In addition to the wasted expenditure and public humiliation, this cancellation brings about a host of legal consequences.

Luke Karapetsas examines these consequences in relation to Victoria and other third parties, then discusses whether this cancellation will negatively impact Victoria’s ability to host major events moving forward.

Both the United States and Australia have frequently used collective bargaining agreements to govern the relationship between a sporting league and its professional athletes. In this article, Bernard Zhao takes a deep dive into the world of collective bargaining in sports, and discusses how it is uniquely able to foster equality in sports.

Promoting competition and preventing monopolies is a central regulatory focus for any industry, and in the United States this focus is addressed by its antitrust laws. These laws may effectively regulate commercial businesses and companies, but its application in the sports industry is far less straightforward, as evidenced by the history of Major League Baseball.

With dozens of professional netball athletes being out of contract due to the stalemate in renegotiating a new Collective Player Agreement, tensions between the Suncorp Super Netball League and its players are at an all time high.

Punishing rule-breakers for over 60 years, the NCAA’s show-cause order has been a vital tool in their belt of responses to infractions. With changes being possibly implemented in less then 3 months, is this tool creeping closer to the line between punishment and illegality?

The Blind Side, an Oscar-winning film released in 2009, follows the life of Michael Oher and brings his story to life on the big screen. Oher’s journey to reach the NF

L has been unlike any other. From a young age, Oher has bounced around foster homes, and was enrolled in 11 different schools over the first 9 years of his education.

Oher then met Sean and Leigh Tuohy.

The AFL Finals have once again arrived, with 8 teams vying for the coveted AFL Premiership Cup. In this article, Abraham Guiyab explores which teams have officially entrenched their pursuit for premierships, by taking a deep dive into the constitution of AFL teams.

Have you noticed big name Football stars moving to the Saudi Premier League and wondered why? This article goes in depth on the contracts stars are receiving.

The recent clash between the Adelaide Crows and Sydney Swans has been surrounded in controversy following the referee’s failure to correctly award Adelaide a goal during the final quarter. In this article, James Whitfield explores the reasons why no avenues of review exist for the Crows, and assess options for reforming the AFL’s score review process.

The rules of Tennis are as old as they are unique. In the latest MSLA Microblog, James Accadia examines some of these rules from players grunting to Wimbledon’s all white dress code.

Formula One’s appeal process featured heavily in its return to Albert Park this year with highly technical regulations being subject to scrutiny by stewards and teams.

Grace Bailey outlines the F1 appeals process and sheds light on both the risks and resolutions that teams may encounter when seeking to appeal a decision.

The PGA Tour is engaged in a bitter dispute with LIV Golf since the tournament’s establishment in 2022. However, the PGA Tour may have been acting in breach of anti competition laws. In the latest MSLA Microblog piece, Ben Stirling examines some of the key issues surrounding the dispute and considers how this dispute could play out in the Australian context.

James Whitfort outlines the challenges the AFL may face in utilising the ‘Devils’ moniker for their newest team, prompting discussions of Australia’s trademark laws and potential solutions that could resolve the situation between the AFL and Warner Bros.

Gillon McLachlan announced his decision to resign as CEO from the AFL late last year, however as of now he still remains in his current position with no indication of a replacement. In the latest MSLA Microblog, James Accadia examines the governance structure of the AFL Board and the regulations outlined in the AFL Constitution for the appointment of a new CEO