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.
Take the Tipp on the cost of living
A furore has erupted over Sydney's salary cap concessions after the reigning premier announced the signing of key Crows forward Kurt Tippett. Representatives of Hawthorn, Brisbane and Adelaide have all questioned the additional 9.8% increase [...]
Free Agency Wrap Day 4 – Chaplin move finalised, Demons snag Byrnes
Dual-premiership small forward Shannon Byrnes joined the Demons today. Day 4 of free agency was a bit more lively than the past couple of days, with clubs re-signing and searching as the beginning [...]
Free Agency Wrap Day 3 – Pearce docks in another port
Danyle Pearce became a Docker today, after Port Adelaide chose not to match Fremantle's offer for the restricted free agent. Day 3 of free agency has concluded, and it was another quiet [...]
Free Agency Wrap Day 2 – The ‘Q-stick’ becomes a Magpie
After turning down the Eagles' offer yesterday, forward Quentin Lynch found a new home at Collingwood today. The second day of free agency and, as expected, was quieter than the flurry to begin [...]
Free Agency Wrap Day 1 – Knights the Tiger, Goddard the Don
Brendan Goddard officially became a Bomber today, after the Saints chose not to match their four year deal. The first day of free agency in the AFL is done and dusted, with two [...]
Port Adelaide confirms: John McCarthy has died in Las Vegas
Port Adelaide confirms John McCarthy has died in Las Vegas. Official statement: http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6038/newsid/147336/default.aspx The club posted this tribute video this afternoon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVlMOUOuYMc
Port Adelaide player believed to have died in Las Vegas
The Port Adelaide Football Club has been informed that an Australian man who has died in Las Vegas is believed to be one of its players. At this point, the club is unale to confirm [...]
Out, out damn Ratts!
One of the few things I learned in school is that behind all the awesome violence and rooting in Shakespeare, there’s often a Message to be had. The Scottish play, Macbeth, has a particularly easy [...]
Eugene Walks – Fear and Loathing At Aegis Park.
North Melbourne CEO Eugene Arocca has resigned from his position today; amid a storm of rumors, innuendo and questions about his sudden departure. Club President James Brayshaw faced the media with a prepared statement in [...]
A little underwhelming Giants, but never fear
Everything was set. The media had done their thing, trying to spark up a rivalry between James Hird and former coach Kevin Sheedy. The builders had also done their thing, getting the new [...]
Josh Hunt becomes the hunted
Geelong's Josh Hunt lived every defender's worst nightmare on Friday night when he committed a foolish error that cost his team the match. The AFL Grand Final rematch was a scrappy affair, but [...]
“You’re a traitor, Brennan!”
Former Lions Jared Brennan and Michael Rischitelli were branded "mercenaries" and jeered by the Gabba crowd when they returned to play Brisbane for their new fledgling AFL club. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/black-hails-powers-lions-legacy-in-afl-20120517-1ysjr.html
Pies’ Venture a Big Risk
On Sunday, the two major newspapers in Melbourne ran a story about Collingwood ditching long-term apparel supplier adidas to join forces with a local manufacturer who will make their guernseys and apparel in [...]
Goodes’ Day Suspended
Adam Goodes' celebrations for becoming the Swans' games-record-holder will have to be put on ice after he received a one-match suspension. Sydney co-captain Goodes would have made his 304th appearance – breaking the [...]
Forward-thinking Giants
The Greater Western Sydney Giants have appointed Dermott Brereton as a specialist forwards coach. The five-time premiership player with Hawthorn has joined the AFL’s newest club as a part-time specialist coach, and will [...]
Roos eye Top 4 spot: Cunnington
North Melbourne young gun Ben Cunnington has declared the Kangaroos are a potential top four side. Speaking at the North Melbourne media day, the former number 5 pick announced the side had what it took [...]
Hall of Fame for Swans Quartet
Harry Clarke, Jared Crouch, Barry Mitchell and Craig Kimberley have all been inducted into the Sydney Swans' Hall of Fame. We take a look at their respective merits for inclusion. Clarke was the best and fairest [...]
Deledio Don’t Leave!
How the sales pitch from Gale and Hardwick might have gone down. Hardwick: Brett, look you’re a really important part of the side, we’re desperate to keep you. Gale: Whatever GWS is offering you, we’ll [...]
Big Ins but Goodes Gone for Swans
The Sydney Swans will welcome back Josh Kennedy, Ryan O’Keefe, Shane Mumford and Gary Rohan, but will be without dual Brownlow Medalist Adam Goodes for their round 2 NAB Cup Clash with North Melbourne. Goodes [...]
New Collingwood Membership Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsCEg_JS0EU Continuing the Pies vs The Rest theme of recent years. Like it?
Giants A-Shakin with Club Song
The GWS Giants have unveiled their club song - penned and produced by the Cat Empire's Harry Angus. Angus contacted the AFL's newest team after he was musically inspired in the "old classic football song". [...]
Giant group to lead the charge to the Western front
The GWS Giants have named a diverse batch of eight players to lead the club into their first AFL season. Coach Kevin Sheedy has selected three co-captains – with 282 game, three time premiership player [...]