AFL News and Sporting News
Saints Get Their Unicorn: How Tom De Koning Changes St Kilda’s Spine Overnight
St Kilda’s trade coup for Tom De Koning isn’t just about size — it’s about flexibility. With De Koning joining as a ruck/forward hybrid, the Saints’ spine reshapes immediately, opening up inside-50 options and rotational possibilities Ross Lyon hasn’t had before.
Brisbane Blitz: Lions Go Back-to-Back in a Brutal Second Half Surge
They say Grand Finals are won in moments. But this one? Brisbane turned moments into a maelstrom. After going into the sheds locked at 36-all, the Lions uncorked a second half for the ages—running over [...]
Is the Brownlow Broken? Inside the 2025 Uproar That Could Change AFL’s Highest Honour
🔥 The Night That Ignited a Firestorm The 2025 Brownlow Medal should’ve been a celebration. Matt Rowell walked away with 39 votes—an incredible tally, second only in VFL/AFL history. But instead of fireworks, the night [...]
Cats vs Lions 2025: Journey to a classic AFL Grand Final
This weekend the MCG will be electric. On Saturday, the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions will collide in the 130th AFL Grand Final, each chasing glory, each carrying the weight of expectations. A Tale of [...]
Andrew Gaff Retires – West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles veteran Andrew Gaff has announced his retirement from the AFL, bringing an end to a distinguished 14-season career. Gaff, known for his consistency and skill, will play two more games to reach [...]
Fremantle Dockers Face Uncertainty with Josh Treacy’s Injury Ahead of Crucial Geelong Clash
Fremantle Dockers' key forward Josh Treacy is in doubt for their upcoming match against Geelong due to a knee injury sustained during their recent game against Essendon. Treacy's injury, which occurred in the final quarter [...]
Tom Hawkins Announces AFL Retirement: Celebrating an Iconic 18-Season Career with Geelong Cats
Tom Hawkins, affectionately known as "Tomahawk," has announced his retirement from the AFL, marking the end of an illustrious 18-season career with the Geelong Cats. This decision comes amid a challenging season sidelined by a [...]
Dustin Martin Retires – Richmond
Richmond Football Club's superstar Dustin Martin has announced his immediate retirement, bringing to a close an illustrious 15-year AFL career. Martin, 33, leaves behind a legacy as one of the sport's greatest players, having played [...]
AFL Scores Round 21 2024
Essendon vs. Fremantle Essendon wins by one point: 13.12 (90) to Fremantle's 14.5 (89) Key Players: Essendon: Jake Stringer (4 goals), Jye Caldwell (32 disposals), Darcy Parish (34 disposals) Fremantle: Hayden Young (28 [...]
AFL Ladder Round 21 2024
AFL Round 21, 2024: Match Round-Up Round 21 of the 2024 AFL season was filled with thrilling matches and surprising outcomes that have significantly impacted the race for the finals. Here’s a detailed [...]
Injury lists – Round 21 – Pies star out; Blue woes continue.
Adelaide NameInjuryReturn Jordan ButtsFootSeason Wayne MileraKneeSeason Patrick ParnellShoulderSeason Luke PedlarShoulderSeason Latest Update: August 3 Brisbane NameInjuryReturn Keidean ColemanKneeSeason Tom DoedeeKneeSeason Darcy GardinerKneeSeason Darragh JoyceJawTBA Kalin LaneKneeSeason Lincoln McCarthyKneeSeason Carter MichaelConcussionTest Jack PayneFoot3 weeks Latest Update: [...]
The Evolution of AFL Powerhouses: Brisbane Lions and GWS Giants
The Brisbane Lions and Greater Western Sydney Giants (GWS Giants) offer a captivating narrative within the Australian Football League (AFL). Both clubs, despite their different origins and timelines, have made significant impacts on the league, [...]
AFL Confirms Grand Final Start Time
The AFL has confirmed that the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final will kick off at its traditional time of 2:30pm AEST on Saturday, September 28, at the MCG. AFL Chief Executive Officer Andrew Dillon announced [...]
AFL Teams – Round 21, 2024 – Magpies and Blues bring on the big guns; Dees shuffle, Dogs hold firm
BULLDOGS v MELBOURNE Friday August 2, 7:15pm at Marvel Stadium BULLDOGS B: T. Duryea, B. Khamis, N. Coffield HB: L. Bramble, R. Lobb, B. Dale C: L. Vandermeer, E. Richards, B. Williams HF: A. Treloar, [...]
All 65 Players Invited to the 2024 AFL Draft Combine
The AFL has released a list of 65 players invited to attend the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft Combine. This three-day event will take place in Melbourne from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6, following [...]
AFL Player Suspensions: Where are we at?
Izak Rankine Adelaide midfielder Izak Rankine was suspended for four games by the AFL Tribunal. Rankine was charged with rough conduct following a fiery clash with Brisbane's Brandon Starcevich at the Gabba in round 17. [...]
Injury Lists heading into team selection for AFL round 21
Adelaide NameInjuryReturn Jordan ButtsFootSeason Jordan DawsonConcussionTest Wayne MileraKneeSeason Nick MurrayKneeTest Patrick ParnellShoulderSeason Luke PedlarShoulderSeason Latest Update: July 30 Brisbane NameInjuryReturn Keidean ColemanKneeSeason Tom DoedeeKneeSeason Darcy GardinerKneeSeason Darragh JoyceJawTBA Kalin LaneKneeSeason Lincoln McCarthyKneeSeason Carter MichaelConcussionTest Jack [...]
Geelong’s Tyson Stengle Hospitalized After Nightclub Incident; Returns to Training
Geelong Cats forward Tyson Stengle was recently involved in a concerning incident at a Geelong nightclub. In the early hours of Sunday morning, Stengle was found unresponsive and subsequently rushed to University Geelong Hospital in [...]
AFL Injury lists after round 20
Adelaide NameInjuryReturn Jordan ButtsFootSeason Matt CrouchShoulderTest Jordan DawsonConcussion1-2 weeks Karl GallagherHamstringTest Will HamillFingerTest Wayne MileraKneeSeason Nick MurrayKneeTest Patrick ParnellShoulderSeason Luke PedlarShoulderSeason Izak RankineSuspensionRd 22 Josh WorrellArmTest Latest Update: July 29 Brisbane NameInjuryReturn Harris AndrewsConcussion1 week [...]
AFL Scores Round 20 2024
Carlton vs Port Adelaide (Marvel Stadium) Port Adelaide wins 11.13 (79) to 9.11 (65). Key players: Travis Boak, Connor Rozee. Port Adelaide pulls away in the final quarter. North Melbourne vs Geelong (Blundstone [...]
AFL Ladder Round 20 2024
Carlton vs Port Adelaide (Marvel Stadium, July 26) Port Adelaide emerged victorious in a tough clash against Carlton, winning 11.13 (79) to 9.11 (65). The game was closely contested, with both teams showing [...]
AFL’s Carlton Blues Reprimanded Over Harry McKay Concussion Protocol Breach
Harry McKay, a key forward for the Carlton Blues, was involved in a head injury incident during a match against North Melbourne. Despite appearing dazed after a collision, McKay remained on the field briefly and [...]
AFL Teams Round 20 – Blues lose important players; Dons Cavalry
CARLTON v PORT ADELAIDE Friday July 26, 7:40pm at Marvel Stadium BLUES B: B. Kemp, J. Weitering, N. Newman HB: A. Saad, M. McGovern, A. Cerra C: O. Hollands, P. Cripps - C, M. Cottrell [...]
Tom Green Reprimanded by the AFL
GWS Giants star Tom Green has been formally reprimanded by the AFL for comments made on his podcast, "In The Green Room." The AFL cited Green for "excessive, unfair, or unreasonable public comment and criticism," [...]
Ray Chamberlain (Razor Ray) Bids Farewell to AFL Umpiring Career
Ray Chamberlain, famously known as "Razor Ray," is stepping down from his role as an AFL umpire, marking the end of a remarkable career spanning over two decades. Chamberlain, a prominent figure in Australian rules [...]
Darragh Joyce’s fractured jaw leaves the Brisbane Lions a little short.
The Brisbane Lions are facing a defensive crisis with injuries to key defenders, leading to speculation of a surprise positional switch. The team's lack of depth in the key defensive posts has become a significant [...]
Sydney Swan’s Sam Reid retires from AFL effective immediately
Sydney Swans premiership winner Sam Reid has announced his retirement from AFL, ending a distinguished career marked by resilience, dedication, and significant contributions to the sport. Reid, who has been an integral part of the [...]
Hawthorn’s 2024 AFL Resurgence: From Early Struggles to Formidable Competitors
Hawthorn's remarkable turnaround in the 2024 AFL season has been one of the standout stories, marking a significant rise from early struggles to becoming formidable competitors. After a disappointing start, the Hawks have dramatically improved [...]
AFL Scores Round 19 2024
Brisbane Lions vs Sydney (Gabba, July 21) Brisbane Lions won 11.13 (79) to 11.11 (77). Close contest with decisive plays in the final moments. Brisbane's resilience and tactical execution were key. GWS Giants [...]