AFL News for the 2024-2025 Season
AFL News is a source of information dedicated to covering all aspects of the Australian Football League (AFL). It includes updates on match results, player performances, injuries, trades, and team strategies. AFL News also features expert analysis, interviews with players and coaches, and commentary on significant events within the league. It serves as a comprehensive platform for fans to stay informed about their favorite teams and players, as well as to follow developments and trends in the league. Whether through websites, TV broadcasts, or social media, AFL News keeps enthusiasts engaged and knowledgeable about the sport.
AFL Umpiring Controversy Overshadows Collingwood’s Win Over Adelaide
Collingwood’s win over Adelaide was marred by umpiring controversies that have been described as “woeful,” “totally unacceptable,” and “alarmingly terrible.” The missed calls by umpires, which included front-on contact on Nathan Murphy and a drag-down [...]
West Coast Eagles support First Nations Voice to Parliament
The West Coast Eagles have recently announced their support for the First Nations Voice to Parliament, a historic initiative aimed at recognizing and enshrining the historical connection of Indigenous Australians in the Australian Constitution. The [...]
Tasmania Granted AFL’s 19th Licence With $240m Stadium Funding
The AFL club presidents have made a momentous decision, unanimously voting to grant Tasmania the game's 19th licence, fulfilling decades of dreams for a team from the island state. During a video meeting, the presidents [...]
New AFL CEO Andrew Dillon to Focus on Grassroots Game and Diversity, Denies Claims of a ‘Boys’ Club
The AFL has announced that Andrew Dillon, the league's general counsel, will be taking over as CEO-elect after a year-long search for the right candidate. The move has been seen as a wise one, given [...]
Kozzy signs 4 year contract extension
Melbourne Demons fans, rejoice! Your star forward Kysaiah "Kozzy" Pickett has inked a new four-year contract extension, ensuring he'll wear the red and blue until at least the end of the 2027 season. The 21-year-old [...]
North Melbourne rallies around Charlie Comben following injury setback
Charlie Comben, a young key forward for the North Melbourne AFL team, is once again facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines after a horrific incident during the team's game against Melbourne. Comben, who is [...]
Father Bob’s State Funeral is Announced for May 5th 2023
Father Bob, A huge Pie's fan passed away last week and his state funeral has been announced by Premier Daniel Andrew's. https://twitter.com/DanielAndrewsMP/status/1651493868687486982?cxt=HHwWjMDT_Y27pOstAAAA Father Bob, known for his commitment to Social Justice and his irreverant sense [...]
AFL Star Jacob Weitering Shares his Devastating Experience of Falling Victim to an Elaborate Banking Scam
Carlton's Jacob Weitering, a talented AFL player, has shared his heartbreaking story of falling victim to an elaborate bank scam that left him without his entire life savings. The 25-year-old has spoken out about his [...]
AFL Team Selection : Carlton’s Defensive Line Gets a Boost with Three Key Inclusions Sam Docherty, Adam Saad, Brodie Kemp
Carlton fans will be pleased to know that the team is set to welcome back some valuable defensive players for their game against West Coast. All-Australian defenders Sam Docherty and Adam Saad, as well as [...]
North Melbourne celebrates Todd Goldstein’s 300th game with ‘Goldy 300’
North Melbourne celebrated a significant milestone for one of their own on Thursday, with a special presentation for Todd Goldstein ahead of his 300th game this weekend. Goldstein, a ruckman who has been a stalwart [...]
West Coast Eagles’ Jai Culley is the Round Six Rising Star nominee
Jai Culley, the number one pick in the 2022 NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, has been named the Round Six Rising Star nominee after an impressive performance for the West Coast Eagles. Despite their 40-point [...]
Collingwood club statement on Father Bob
Vale Father Bob Maguire The Collingwood Football Club offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Father Bob Maguire, who passed away today at the age of 88. Father Bob first [...]
Crows like Butts
Adelaide Football Club's key defender Jordon Butts has signed a three-year extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2026. The 23-year-old made his AFL debut in 2020 and has since [...]
Get checked.
Sydney Swans Press Release: Gowans diagnosis prompts call to get checked Sydney Swans AFLW senior coach Scott Gowans will undergo surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is expected to make a full recovery. [...]
Bulldogs Welcome Former Cricketer James O’Donnell
The Western Bulldogs have added a multi-talented athlete to their roster by signing former cricketer James O'Donnell as a Category B Rookie. The 20-year-old has an impressive sporting pedigree, having pursued a career in cricket [...]
Blues Welcome Four New AFLW Talents
The Carlton Football Club has welcomed four new talented players to their women’s team. Lulu Beatty, Madeline Hendrie, Mariana Anthony, and Chloe Wrigley will be joining the club in the 2023 AFLW Supplementary Draft. Beatty, [...]
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Extends St Kilda Stay
St Kilda fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the club announced the re-signing of young gun Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. The 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension, which will see [...]
Hardwick set for 300th AFL game as coach
It’s a historic moment for Richmond as senior coach Damien Hardwick gears up to mark his 300th AFL game as coach against Collingwood on Friday night. The former 207-game and dual premiership player was appointed [...]
Tarryn Thomas suspended again
North Melbourne Football Club has announced that Tarryn Thomas will not be available to play at any level after the club deemed he had failed to make sufficient progress in his respectful behaviour program. This [...]
Turbulence and Tissues: The Glen Bartlett Saga Unfolds in Melbourne’s AFL Community
In December 2020, during a Melbourne club function, Simon Goodwin, the coach of the Melbourne Football Club, experienced a medical episode. Glen Bartlett, then the club's president, told the Herald-Sun he showed concern for Goodwin, [...]
Sheezel signs on for 2 more years
Ripper news for North Melbourne supporters. The Kangaroos' latest sensation, Harry Sheezel, has inked a two-year contract extension, which means he'll be stickin' around Arden St until at least the end of 2026. You might [...]
Glen Bartlett launches legal action over controversial exit as Melbourne president
In a recent interview with the Herald Sun, former Melbourne Football Club president Glen Bartlett opened up about the shocking events that led to his resignation in April 2021. Bartlett recounts a series of serious [...]
Rising Star Nominee Harry Sheezel Shines in AFL Debut
North Melbourne's Harry Sheezel has been nominated as the AFL Rising Star for Round 1 after an outstanding debut against West Coast at Marvel Stadium last Saturday. http://gty.im/1474418747 Harry Sheezel of the Kangaroos celebrates with [...]
Bombers Bid Farewell to Five
Essendon Football Club has announced that AFLW players Eloise Ashley-Cooper, Caitlin Sargent, Jorja Borg, Megan Ryan, and Federica Frew won't be offered contracts for the 2023 season. Ashley-Cooper, a key player in the Bombers' 2022 [...]
Howe undergoes surgery for compound fracture
Collingwood has announced that defender Jeremy Howe has undergone surgery for a broken forearm, sustained during the third quarter of the team's Round One match against Geelong at the MCG. http://gty.im/1248436135 Collingwood players console their [...]