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AFL Injury lists leading into Opening Round
Adelaide injury news Player Injury return Callum Ah Chee Hamstring In doubt for Rd 1 Isaac Cumming Hamstring Test for second pre-season match Daniel Curtin Dislocated knee cap Early season Sid Draper Groin soreness Second [...]
Round 4, 2026: Easter Monday – Hawthorn v Geelong
Easter Monday belongs to Hawthorn and Geelong. It’s become one of the most reliable fixtures on the AFL calendar. Big crowd. Big noise. Big moments. Even when one side is rebuilding and the other is [...]
Essendon v Hawthorn: A Rivalry That Never Really Cools Off
Some AFL rivalries are built on geography. Others on finals heartbreak. The tension between Essendon and Hawthorn has always felt a little deeper than that. It’s been shaped by eras of dominance, controversial moments, and [...]
Buying AFL Tickets Safely in Australia: What Fans Need to Know
There’s nothing quite like the buzz of heading to the footy — the build-up, the crowd, the roar when the siren sounds. But with high-demand AFL matches, finals and marquee games selling out fast, ticket [...]
AFL Grand Final 2025 – The Dry Facts – Start time, Medal Presenters, Weather – all that stuff
The driest of the dry - the AFL Grand Final 2025 Facts Date & Time Saturday 27 September 2025, with first bounce at 2:30 pm AEST (i.e. traditional afternoon slot) Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Teams [...]
Review: Collingwood vs Brisbane – AFL Preliminary Final 2025
Brisbane defeated Collingwood by 29 points, 15.10 (100) to 11.5 (71), and thereby booked their third straight Grand Final appearance. This was a convincing performance by the Lions, especially in the second half, shifting momentum [...]
Collingwood vs Brisbane Preview: Lions Without Neale, Still Fighting Hard
Match: Collingwood Magpies vs Brisbane Lions When: Saturday, 20 September 2025 Time: 5:15 PM AEST Where: MCG What's at stake: A Grand Final spot. One game, no second chances. 🔎 Current Headlines & Where Things [...]
Geelong vs Hawthorn Prelim – What to Expect, What Matters
Match: Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn Hawks When: Friday 19 September 2025, 7:40 PM AEST Where: MCG Recent Form & Momentum Geelong head into the Preliminary Final rested and in strong form, having won seven games [...]
Lions Roar, Suns Silenced: Brisbane Crushes Gold Coast in Semi-Final Showdown
Brisbane reminded everyone they’re still a serious finals force, smashing the Gold Coast Suns by 53 points in Saturday night’s all-Queensland AFL Semi-Final at the Gabba. Final score: Brisbane 14.16 (100) def Gold Coast 6.11 [...]
AFL Semi Final Review: Adelaide Crumble, Hawthorn Surge Into Prelim
On Friday night at Adelaide Oval, Hawthorn stunned the Crows by 34 points, 14.17 (101) to 10.7 (67), ending Adelaide’s season and continuing a wild September run for the eighth-placed Hawks. It was a performance [...]
Semi-Final Showdown: Lions v Suns — History in the Making
This Saturday night at the Gabba, it’s more than footy—it’s pride, history, and destiny. The Brisbane Lions host the Gold Coast Suns, and it’s shaping up as the biggest QClash in history. 1. Suns Ride [...]
Elimination Final Preview: GWS Giants v Hawthorn Hawks
The finals kick off with a bang this Saturday as GWS (5th) host Hawthorn (8th) at Engie Stadium. First bounce is 3:15 PM AEST—and for one side, September ends as quickly as it starts. http://gty.im/2207498093 [...]
Cats Crush Lions: 5 Big Talking Points From Geelong v Brisbane
Geelong have done it again. In front of a buzzing MCG crowd, the Cats overpowered Brisbane by 38 points (112–74) to claim yet another home prelim. That makes it 14 preliminary finals in the past [...]
Qualifying Final Preview: Adelaide v Collingwood – Rivalry, Rebuilds and Milestones Collide
It’s finally here. Adelaide Oval is hosting the first qualifying final between the ladder-topping Crows and reigning premiers Collingwood—and you couldn’t ask for a juicier matchup to kick off September. The Context – Rebuild vs [...]
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Signs Record $4M Deal With St Kilda, Becoming AFL’s First $2M-a-Year Player
St Kilda has secured the signature of one of the AFL’s brightest stars, with Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera signing a landmark two-year, $4 million extension that cements him as the league’s first $2 million-a-year player. The deal, [...]
Rankine Apologises After Alleged Homophobic Slur as AFL Integrity Probe Begins
Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine has issued a personal apology after allegedly directing a homophobic slur towards a Collingwood opponent during Saturday night’s clash, with the AFL Integrity Unit now investigating the incident. The alleged [...]
Harley Reid’s Mega-Offer Standoff: What It Means Right Now
Today’s biggest AFL story: West Coast says it’s increasingly confident Harley Reid will stay long-term, even as reports claim St Kilda has tabled a record-shattering $25 million offer to lure the 20-year-old superstar east. Where [...]
Live the 2025 AFL Finals in Style: The Golden Ticket’s VIP Experience
As the AFL Finals Series nears, The Golden Ticket is offering the ultimate upgrade to your match-day experience—from luxury, seclusion, and gourmet hospitality to front-row access to the drama. 1. Corporate Suites — Private, Premium, [...]
Farewell Adam Hunter: Remembering a West Coast Premiership Hero Lost Too Soon
The AFL community is mourning the sudden and tragic death of former West Coast Eagles premiership star Adam Hunter, who passed away on February 5 at the age of 43. Hunter was found unresponsive in [...]
Simon Goodwin Sacked: Melbourne Demons Axe Premiership Coach Amid On-Field Decline and Off-Field Controversy
The Melbourne Football Club has sensationally parted ways with premiership-winning coach Simon Goodwin, ending an era marked by both historic success and lingering controversy. Goodwin, who guided the Demons to their first AFL flag in [...]
Callan Ward Retires: The Giant Who Built a Club
On Monday, August 4, 2025, the AFL paused to honour a true cornerstone of the modern game. Callan Ward, the founding co-captain of the GWS Giants, officially retired after 18 seasons and 327 games. His [...]
Harley Reid $20 million Potential
It's not every day that the West Coast Eagles have to make such a decision. Nor is it just another day in the field for Harley Reid. He's been flying with the Eagles since 2023 [...]
Will Day Sidelined for Remainder of AFL 2025 with Foot Injury
Hawthorn has confirmed that midfielder Will Day will miss the rest of the 2024 season after scans revealed a bone stress injury in his foot. The 24-year-old underwent precautionary scans in Melbourne on Saturday following [...]
Oisín Mullin Re-Signs with Geelong Until 2027
Geelong has secured the services of rising Irish talent Oisín Mullin for another two years, with the versatile defender committing to the Cats until at least the end of the 2027 season. This extension marks [...]
Ashton Moir Commits to Carlton Until 2027
Rising young star Ashton Moir will be staying at IKON Park for the long haul, putting pen to paper on a new deal that sees him in the Navy Blue until at least the end [...]
AFL courts Snoop Dogg for 2025 Grand Final show
**Hip-hop heavyweight tipped to light up AFL grand final stage** The AFL’s hunt for another global show-stopper has zeroed in on one of rap’s most recognisable names, with league powerbrokers sounding out US superstar **Snoop [...]
Swans rookie Riak Andrew banned 5 games for homophobic slur
Sydney’s depth stocks have taken a self‑inflicted hit after young defender **Riak Andrew** was suspended for five matches for using a homophobic slur during the Swans’ 26‑point VFL win over North Melbourne at Tramway Oval on 19 July. The [...]
How Online Communities Change the AFL Fan Experience
Australian Rules Football has always been about more than just what happens on the field. Over the past decade, the way fans connect, share opinions, and celebrate their teams has shifted dramatically. With online forums, [...]
North Melbourne Stuns Carlton as Pressure Mounts on Michael Voss
Carlton’s season hit a new low on Saturday as they slumped to a stunning 11-point loss to North Melbourne at the MCG, leaving fans furious and coach Michael Voss under immense pressure. In one of [...]