AFL News for the 2024-2025 Season
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Stephen Milne charged with 4 counts of rape
St Kilda forward Stephen Milne has been charged with rape over an incident that allegedly happened in 2004. Victoria Police today confirmed that Milne has been charged with four counts of rape following a review [...]
WADA: AOD-9604 a prohibited substance
BigFooty Discussion Thread: http://bit.ly/WADAAOD In a statement issued last night, WADA (World Anti-Doping Authority) confirmed that as the drug AOD-9604 has not been approved for human use it is a prohibited substance. Following a number [...]
Essendon to be investigated over possible use of performance-enhancing drugs
Essendon have come forth in a press conference regarding a possible breach of Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority regulations. The belief is that players were asked to sign waivers regarding the club's fitness program and everything [...]
Trade Period Final Week: Final 48 Hours Wrap – Chaos reigns as Tippett trouble overshadows fringe trades
The 2012 trade period finished not with a whimper, but with bang. Not only were an assortment of players on the fringe and outer finding new homes, but perhaps the biggest trade of all - [...]
Trade Period Final Week: Day 3 Wrap – Stevens deal done; Adelaide reaches Tipping point
Koby Stevens became a Bulldog today, but the news barely registered a blip on the radar as Adelaide dropped a Tippett bombshell. In a day marred with controversy, there was still some [...]
Trade Period Final Week: Day 2 Wrap – Hickey and Hombsch head home
Jack Hombsch is back in South Australian colours, albeit different ones, after being traded today. After the tepid stalemate that was Monday, the trade rivers began to flow today - but the floodgates haven't [...]
Trade Period Final Week: Day 1 Wrap – No progress for big men
Jesse White's future is in limbo after Adelaide turned down a deal with the Swans as part of the Kurt Tippett trade. The first day of what we expect to be a [...]
Trade Period Week 2 Wrap: Free agency done, chaos to come
Collingwood forward Chris Dawes got a fresh start in the first trade of the week, moving to Melbourne for a first round pick. Free agency is over and the final week of the [...]
Trade Period Week 1 Wrap: Ohh, we’re halfway there…
The first week of the trade period has come to a close - along with the second week of free agency, and we've had quite a bit of action, with six trades total taking place. [...]
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 [...]