AFL News and Sporting News
AFL Coach Slams “Total Confusion” Over Tackle Rules: “No One Understands It Anymore”
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has delivered a scathing assessment of the AFL’s current tackling rules, saying they’ve become so unclear that no one — not coaches, players, or even umpires — understands them anymore. [...]
AFL Expands Charity Partnerships with headspace and Disaster Relief Australia
The AFL has announced two new charity partnerships, welcoming headspace and Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) as official charity partners for the next three years. They will join the AFL’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program alongside [...]
Remembering Andrew Krakouer: A Life of Talent, Resilience, and Heart
WARNING: This story features the names and images of deceased Aboriginal people. The Australian football community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Andrew Krakouer, who passed away at the age of 42. A [...]
Hawthorn Stuns GWS with Epic Comeback in Windy Launceston
In a thrilling Round 3 AFL encounter at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Hawthorn showcased remarkable resilience, overcoming a significant early deficit to defeat the GWS Giants by 12 points. Hawthorn 10.16 (76) defeated GWS Giants [...]
Darcy Wilson to Debut for the Saints
Exciting news for St Kilda fans as 18-year-old Darcy Wilson is set to make his debut against Geelong this Saturday. Wilson, hailing from Wangaratta, has been turning heads since being drafted with pick No. 18 [...]
Duursma and McKercher to Debut
Exciting news for North Melbourne fans as two young talents, Colby McKercher and Zane Duursma, are set to debut in the AFL season opener against Greater Western Sydney this Saturday. https://youtu.be/jW14SNOCR7E McKercher and Duursma, both [...]
McInerney, Hewett, Balta accept fines, but Neale challenges – Tribunal Opening Round
Lachie Neale hopes to save his Brownlow chances by challenging his charge of striking against George Hewett in Friday night's gripping game at the Gabba.
Injury lists after AFL Opening Round, 2024
Keep up with the latest injury lists in the Injury List Thread. AdelaideNameInjuryReturnMark KeaneConcussionTest for Rd 1Nick MurrayKneeMid-late seasonHarry SchoenbergAchillesTBARory SloaneDetached retinaTest for Rd 1Riley ThilthorpeKnee12-14 weeksLatest Update: March 11BrisbaneNameInjuryReturnWill AshcroftKneeRd 12Keidean ColemanACL2025Tom DoedeeKneeRd 3Conor McKennaHamstringTest [...]
McInerney, Hewett, Neale up for fines – Match Review Panel – Opening Rd 2024
Game thread: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/afl-2024-opening-round-0-swans-v-demons-thurs-march-7th-7-30pm-aedt-scg-autopsynotice.1376728/unread Game thread: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/afl-2024-opening-round-0-lions-v-blues-friday-march-8th-7-40pm-aedt-gabba-autopsynotice.1376882/unread
AFL Opening Round Teams – Sydney vs Melbourne
SYDNEY SWANS v MELBOURNE Thursday March 7, 7:30pm at the SCG SWANS B: L. Melican, T. McCartin, D. Rampe HB: N. Blakey, O. Florent, J. Lloyd C: J. McInerney, Ch.Warner, E. Gulden HF: I. Heeney, [...]
NRL Draw 2024 – The Full Draw
The NRL has unveiled its groundbreaking 2024 Telstra Premiership schedule, marking a historic expansion with matches set to unfold across Australia, New Zealand, and for the first time, the United States. The season will launch [...]
Cricket World Cup Spotlight: Can The Favorites Be Toppled?
The anticipation for the Cricket World Cup is building. With India as the hosts and hot favourites, the next six weeks promise an exhilarating contest. The cricketing powerhouses have all assembled, each with their unique [...]
Cox fined by MRP
In the aftermath of Collingwood's narrow Grand Final victory over Brisbane, ruckman Mason Cox finds himself lighter in the pocket. The Match Review Officer slapped him with a $3,000 fine for a third-quarter tussle with [...]
2023 AFL Grand Final Results
The 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final was a nail-biter that pitted the Collingwood Magpies against the Brisbane Lions. In a match that came down to the last minute, Collingwood emerged victorious with a final score [...]
AFL Grand Final 2023 Half Time Score
The AFL Grand Final 2023 has been a thrilling contest between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions. The half-time score stands at Collingwood 9.9 (63) to Brisbane 9.3 (57). The game has been a [...]
Grand Final Teams AFL 2023 – Collingwood vs Brisbane
COLLINGWOOD v BRISBANE LIONS Saturday September 30, 2:30pm at the MCG MAGPIES B: N. Murphy, D. Moore, J. Howe HB: B. Maynard, B. Frampton, I. Quaynor C: S. Sidebottom, S. Pendlebury, O. Markov HF: B. [...]
AFL 2023 Grand Final Pies vs Lions : Let the Debate Begin
The thread on BigFooty Forum is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the AFL 2023 Grand Final between the Collingwood Magpies (Pies) and the Brisbane Lions (Lions). The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 30th, [...]
Lachie Neale is the Brownlow Medal Winner 2023
Lachie Neale's second Brownlow Medal win was a testament to his resilience, hard work, and adaptability. The Brisbane Lions' midfielder was not the favorite to win the prestigious award, with much of the pre-event focus [...]
AFLW Ladder 2023 Round 4
The Sydney Swans emerged victorious against the West Coast Eagles, marking the Eagles' fourth consecutive loss. The Swans' win was a team effort, but rising star Ally Morphett was particularly impressive, leading her team's hitouts [...]
AFL Injury List – Collingwood and Brisbane
Brisbane Name Injury Estimated Return Noah Answerth Shoulder 2024 Will Ashcroft Knee 2024 Jack Gunston Knee Test Kai Lohmann Collarbone 2024 James Madden Shoulder 2024 Carter Michael Quad TBC Jack Payne Ankle Test Updated: September [...]
Adem Yze to Lead Richmond Football Club as New Head Coach
Richmond Football Club is pleased to announce that Adem Yze will be addressing the media on Friday, September 22, at 10.30 am. This press conference, to be held at the Swinburne Centre, Punt Road Oval, [...]
AFL Teams – Preliminary Finals 2023
COLLINGWOOD v GWS GIANTS Friday September 22, 7.50pm at the MCG MAGPIES B: N. Murphy, D. Moore, I. Quaynor HB: B. Maynard, S. Pendlebury, J. Howe C: S. Sidebottom, J. De Goey, J. Daicos HF: [...]
AFL Injury Lists – Preliminary Finals 2023
Brisbane Name Injury Estimated Return Noah Answerth Shoulder 2024 Will Ashcroft Knee 2024 Jack Gunston Knee Test Kai Lohmann Collarbone 2024 James Madden Shoulder 2024 Carter Michael Quad TBC Jack Payne Ankle Test Updated: September [...]
AFL Semi Finals Results 2023: Preliminaries Heating Up
As the AFL season reaches its climax, the preliminary finals promise high-octane action featuring the best four teams. Collingwood and Greater Western Sydney (GWS) are set to lock horns, while the Brisbane Lions prepare to [...]
AFLW Ladder 2023 Round 3: Exceptional Performances Light Up AFLW’s Third Round
The third round of the AFLW season was nothing short of spectacular, with players from various teams stepping up and delivering remarkable performances. Jasmine Ferguson from North Melbourne was a defensive powerhouse against Geelong, effectively [...]
Brisbane Lions AFL Team Apologizes for T-Shirt Incident: A Lesson in Political Expression
On a recent Sunday, Elise Read, a dedicated Brisbane Lions supporter, was excited to attend an AFLW match. However, her enthusiasm was short-lived when she was pulled out of the queue for wearing a "History [...]
Kosi Pickett 1 match – MRP Semi Finals 2023
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons is dejected after the Demons were defeated by the Blues during the AFL First Semi Final match between Melbourne Demons and Carlton Blues at Melbourne [...]
Latest injury list – AFL Semi Finals 2023
Brisbane NameInjuryEstimated Return Noah AnswerthShoulder2024 Will AshcroftKnee2024 Jack GunstonKneeTest Kai LohmannCollarbone2024 James MaddenShoulder2024 Carter MichaelQuadTBC Updated: September 12 Carlton NameInjuryEstimated Return Corey DurdinShoulder/Hamstring2024 Jack MartinSuspension2 matches Harry McKayConcussion1-2 weeks Alex MirkovHeart2024 Jack SilvagniKneeTest Zac WilliamsKnee2024 [...]
The Race for the AFL 2023 Flag: A Forum’s Take on Contenders and Underdogs
The Australian Football League (AFL) finals series is a topic that never fails to ignite passionate debates and discussions among fans. One such lively conversation is taking place on BigFooty's forum, where fans are dissecting [...]