AFL News for the 2024-2025 Season
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2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft Selections
The 2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft unfolded with notable selections and opportunities for young and experienced players alike. Leading the draft, Tasmania Devils forward Geordie Payne was the top pick, scooped up by North Melbourne. [...]
Alastair Clarkson’s rap sheet – full list including latest umpire allegation
Alastair Clarkson has become involved in yet another incident, putting him in danger of a two match suspension from the AFL. This latest incident, in which he is alleged to have verbally abused umpires - [...]
Blues hold steady; Cats big changes – AFL Teams Round 12
PORT ADELAIDE v CARLTON Thursday May 30, 7:30pm at Adelaide Oval POWER B: K. Farrell, E. Ratugolea, B. Zerk-Thatcher HB: M. Bergman, A. Aliir, D. Houston C: T. Boak, O. Wines, W. Drew HF: D. [...]
AFL 2024 Mid-Season Rookie Draft Preview: Predicted Top 10 Picks
The AFL 2024 Mid-Season Rookie Draft is fast approaching, set to take place on May 29. With teams looking to address immediate needs and add depth for the latter part of the season, this draft [...]
Holding the Ball and The AFL’s special umpire training this week
The Australian Football League (AFL) has seen numerous changes to its rules over the years, but few have been as contentious or as frequently debated as the "holding the ball" rule. This rule, which deals [...]
Collingwood’s Injury Ridden Season Continues
Collingwood's AFL season is facing significant challenges due to a growing injury crisis, impacting their squad depth as they prepare for their upcoming clash against the Western Bulldogs. The team's injury woes deepened this week, [...]
Umpiring Controversies abound in AFL Round 11, 2024
Round 11 of the AFL 2024 season saw umpires in the spotlight, starting with Thursday's game where the Swans defeated the Bulldogs. A controversial 50-metre penalty against Laitham Vandermeer, who was penalized for knocking the [...]
Dockers vs Magpies Draw in Round 11
In a dramatic AFL clash at Perth, the Fremantle Dockers staged a remarkable comeback to draw with Collingwood, each team scoring 75 points in a match that will be remembered for its heart-stopping finale. The [...]
Collingwood’s Mason Cox Suffers a Severe Knee Injury
Collingwood's Mason Cox suffered a severe knee injury during a match against Fremantle, casting a shadow over the game and raising concerns about his future in the AFL. The incident occurred as Cox was engaging [...]
AFL Teams round 11, 2024
WESTERN BULLDOGS v SYDNEY SWANS Thursday May 23, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium BULLDOGS B: L. Bramble, L. Jones, J. O’Donnell HB: T. Duryea, A. Keath, B. Dale C: B. Williams, A. Treloar, J. Harmes HF: [...]
Roos’ Curtis challenges sanction at Tribunal
The North Melbourne Kangaroos' Paul Curtis will submit a written challenge to his sanction for tripping in the Essendon v North Melbourne match on Sunday 19th.
Dramatic Finale at MCG Sees Collingwood Edge Out Adelaide Amid Controversial Decision
Controversial Round 10 Match Between Adelaide and Collingwood In a thrilling conclusion to the Collingwood-Adelaide match at the MCG, Izak Rankine's disputed penalty for running too far overshadowed what was otherwise an electrifying AFL showdown. [...]
Sydney Swans Solidify Top Spot with Commanding Win Over Carlton
In an impressive display of football prowess at the SCG, the Sydney Swans surged ahead to solidify their position at the top of the AFL ladder, defeating Carlton by a significant 52 points in the [...]
A-League – Macarthur FC Captain Accused of Yellow Card Betting Scandal
Macarthur FC's captain, Ulises Davila, and teammates Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis, have been arrested for allegedly participating in a betting scheme to manipulate yellow cards. The scandal, believed to be masterminded by Davila's South [...]
Wil Dawson Set for AFL Debut with North Melbourne
North Melbourne is set to unveil its sixth AFL debutant for 2024, with Wil Dawson making his first appearance this Sunday afternoon against Essendon at Marvel Stadium. Standing tall at 200cm, Dawson was selected by [...]
Ethan Phillips to Make Fairy-Tale Debut for Hawthorn
This Sunday afternoon marks a significant milestone for Ethan Phillips and the Hawthorn Football Club. The 24-year-old mature-age recruit is set to make his AFL debut in the game against Yartapuulti, fulfilling a dream that [...]
Collingwood Member Receives Season-Long Ban for Inappropriate Interaction with AFL Player
Join the Discussion In a decisive move, the AFL has imposed a ban on a Collingwood club member for the remainder of the year after an incident involving West Coast Eagles player Harvey Johnston during [...]
Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows Draw in Round 9
A Historic Draw at Adelaide Oval: Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows Ends in Stalemate Final Score Brisbane 13.12 (90) Adelaide 13.12 (90) In a gripping contest at Adelaide Oval, the Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows [...]
Cam McCarthy: AFL and GWS statements on former player’s passing
GWS Giants Statement The GIANTS are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Cam McCarthy. Cameron McCarthy was drafted to the club with pick 14 in the 2013 national draft and played [...]
Former AFL Player Cam McCarthy Passes Away at 29
Cam McCarthy, a former AFL player, has died at the age of 29. Emergency services were called to Lake Coogee in Perth’s south at approximately 6:15 pm on Thursday. Upon arrival, they found McCarthy deceased. [...]
Controversial Free Kick Sparks Debate as Carlton Defeats Melbourne by One Point
Join the Discussion Carlton's thrilling one-point victory over Melbourne last night has reignited the debate over dubious free kicks and sparked calls for stricter punishment against players who exaggerate contact. The Blues’ 9.6 (60) to [...]
Wil Powell Suspended for Five Games Over Homophobic Slur
Join the Discussion In a shocking development, Gold Coast Suns defender Wil Powell has been suspended for five games after the AFL Integrity Unit found him guilty of using a homophobic slur against a Brisbane [...]
Brisbane Lions Unveil Sir Doug Nicholls Round Guernsey for 2024
The Brisbane Lions, in collaboration with Lardil woman and Mornington Island artist Renee Wilson, are proud to present the Club’s 2024 Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey. Wilson, hailing from Mornington Island in the Gulf of [...]
All AFL Teams for Round 9, 2024
CARLTON v MELBOURNE Thursday May 9, 7:30pm at the MCG BLUES B: B. Kemp, J. Weitering, L. Cowan HB: A. Cincotta, M. McGovern, N. Newman C: O. Hollands, P. Cripps - C, B. Acres HF: [...]
Melbourne’s Caleb Windsor has been named the AFL’s Round 8 Rising Star Nominee
In the storied halls of Australian Rules Football, few accolades shine brighter than the AFL's Rising Star nomination. And this week, the spotlight is firmly on Melbourne's Caleb Windsor, who has just been named the [...]