AFL News and Sporting News
Meg McDonald Bids Farewell to AFLW Career
The Decision After a distinguished career spanning multiple seasons, Meg McDonald has officially announced her retirement from the Geelong Football Club’s AFLW side. As the club’s longest‑serving AFLW captain, she departs having played 72 games for [...]
Week 1 AFLW Finals – Ticketing, Fixtures & What’s at Stake
The Fixtures Here are the matchups scheduled for Week 1 of the finals series: First Qualifying Final: North Melbourne Kangaroos (1) vs. Hawthorn Hawks (4) — Friday 7 November, 7:15pm at IKON Park. First Elimination Final: Carlton [...]
All-Australian Squad of 42 Unveiled
The AFLW 2025 All-Australian squad of 42 players has been announced, featuring talent from all 18 AFLW clubs. Reigning premiers North Melbourne dominated the selection with a league-high six players named, including stars like Jasmine [...]
Suns’ Next Wave: How Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Fits Gold Coast’s 2026 & Beyond Push
After trading for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, the Gold Coast Suns are betting on a refresh of their forward structure and list trajectory. This move is less about immediate fireworks and more about aligning talent, culture and timing for a genuine premiership tilt.
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 [...]
Daicos Targeted in Fiery Collingwood Win Over St Kilda
Collingwood strengthened their premiership credentials with a commanding 34-point win over St Kilda on Saturday night at Marvel Stadium, but the result was overshadowed by controversy surrounding the treatment of Magpies superstar Nick Daicos. The [...]
Warwick Capper Banned from AFL Venues for Five Years Following Grand Final Incident
AFL cult hero Warwick Capper has been banned from all AFL venues for five years following a drunken and offensive outburst during the 2024 AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The former [...]
Upcoming: Brisbane Lions vs. Port Adelaide Power
The Brisbane Lions will host Port Adelaide Power in a pivotal Round 17 clash on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Gabba, with the first bounce scheduled for 7:35 PM AEST. We take a quick [...]
Tasmania’s AFL Dream in Jeopardy Amid Stadium Funding and Political Turmoil
Tasmania’s AFL team, the Devils, is facing an uncertain future as political instability and ballooning stadium costs threaten the project’s viability. The proposed Macquarie Point Stadium in Hobart, initially budgeted at \$715 million, is now [...]
Hewett Extends Blues Stay with Two-Year Deal
Carlton midfielder George Hewett has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Blues until at least the end of 2027. Hewett has been in superb form this season, averaging 27.8 disposals, 6.7 clearances, [...]
AFL Teams, Round 13, 2025
WESTERN BULLDOGS v HAWTHORN Thursday June 5, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium BULLDOGS B: L.Cleary, J.O’Donnell, R.Gardner HB: L.Bramble, R.Lobb, B.Dale C: B.Williams, E.Richards, J.Freijah HF: R.Sanders, A.Naughton, M.Kennedy F: L.Vandermeer, B.Khamis, R.West FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli [...]
Australian A-League All-Time Top Scorers
Source: Unsplash The 2024/25 A-League season has reached its conclusion, and a mouthwatering Grand Final lies just around the corner. For the first time ever, two teams from the same city will contest [...]
2025 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft Order Revealed as Clubs Eye Reinforcements
The AFL has confirmed the draft order for the 2025 Mid-Season Rookie Draft, set to take place tonight, Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30pm AEST. This draft gives clubs a chance to strengthen their lists mid-season, [...]