AFL News for the 2024-2025 Season
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Alastair Clarkson steps away from North Melbourne coaching indefinitely
In a momentous development for North Melbourne, head coach Alastair Clarkson has decided to step aside from his role indefinitely, focusing on his physical and emotional wellbeing. http://gty.im/1489601270 HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: Alastair Clarkson, [...]
AFL 2023: Record-Breaking Attendance Marks a Historic Triumph for the Sport
What an exhilarating season it has been for the AFL! The organization has announced that the first nine rounds of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season have seen an unprecedented level of attendance. This is [...]
St Kilda Celebrates 150th Year with the Unveiling of the 2023 Indigenous Guernsey
St Kilda Football Club is proud to reveal its latest Indigenous Guernsey, in honor of its Ganbu marnang n'uther boolong, the Boonwurrung translation for '150th year'. The club pays tribute to those who have greatly [...]
Gold Coast SUNS Unveil 2023 Indigenous Guernseys: Embracing Community and Celebrating Cultural Journey
The Gold Coast SUNS, in a proud display of its commitment to celebrating Indigenous culture, has unveiled its two bespoke Indigenous guernseys for the 2023 Sir Doug Nicholls Rounds. These uniquely designed jerseys prominently incorporate [...]
Unveiling North Melbourne’s 2023 Indigenous Guernsey: A Symbol of Aboriginal Identity and Unity
In anticipation of the forthcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round, North Melbourne has proudly presented its 2023 Indigenous guernsey, a meaningful symbol of Aboriginal culture and identity. Emma Bamblett, an artist of Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji, [...]
AFL Fans Discuss Possible Locations For The AFL’s 20th Team
Bigfooty's users have been having a lively discussion on the possible home of the rumoured 20th AFL team Here is a summary of the debate so far. The AFL is set to introduce a 20th [...]
West Coast Suffers Sixth Straight Defeat Amid Ongoing Injury Woes
In a thrilling AFL match played on a bitterly cold Saturday afternoon at the MCG, Richmond snapped their five-match losing streak with a resounding 46-point win over an injury-ravaged West Coast. The Tigers' brilliant burst [...]
Cracking Down on Racial Abuse: AFL Imposes Lifetime Bans on Nine Football Fans
The Australian Football League (AFL) has taken a bold step in its crackdown on racial abuse by imposing lifetime bans on nine football fans who were found guilty of racially abusing players. This is a [...]
AFL Boss Confirms 20th Team is Likely as Tasmanian Devils Name Emerges as Frontrunner
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has confirmed that a 20th team is "likely" in the future, as he revealed that the Devils were the best name for the new 19th team in Tasmania. Speaking at North [...]
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 [...]
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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, [...]