AFL News and Sporting News
Breaking Barriers: Tom Cochrane’s Inspirational AFL Debut
This weekend, a quiet but powerful moment in AFL history will unfold. When 19-year-old Tom Cochrane runs out for Port Adelaide against Essendon at Adelaide Oval, he won’t just be making his debut in the [...]
AFL Applauds 60,000-Seat Victoria Park Stadium Plan as Game-Changer for Brisbane Sport
AFL Backs Victoria Park Stadium as Transformational Boost for Brisbane Sport The AFL has thrown its full support behind the Queensland Government’s decision to build a new 60,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park, a move hailed [...]
Goodwin’s Gawn Comments Spark Debate Over Privacy in AFL
In the aftermath of Melbourne’s 59-point loss to North Melbourne, Demons coach Simon Goodwin addressed captain Max Gawn’s performance, attributing it in part to personal matters off the field. Goodwin’s comment that “there’s a backstory [...]
Hawks Fly High as Carlton Collapse in Second Half
Hawthorn extended their unbeaten run to start the 2025 AFL season, defeating Carlton by 20 points in a gritty Thursday night clash at the MCG. The win sees the Hawks move to 3-0, their best [...]
A Blow to Privacy: AFL Tackles Illicit Distribution of Explicit Player Images
In what can only be termed a colossal violation of privacy, the AFL fraternity finds itself grappling with a disturbing incident: the unauthorized circulation of explicit images of past and present players on the internet. [...]
AFL Teams Round 17 – Richmond v Sydney Swans, all others TBA
RICHMOND v SYDNEY SWANS Thursday July 6, 7:20pm at the MCG TIGERS B: N. Balta, D. Grimes - C, T. Young HB: D. Rioli, N. Vlastuin, N. Broad C: K. McIntosh, T. Taranto, M. Pickett [...]
McCarthy accepts 1 week – AFL Tribunal round 16 – All the MRP outcomes.
All players accepted their sanctions, so no tribunal this week. Talk more on the Umpiring, MRP, Tribunal Forum »
AFL Injury lists – Round 16
Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Jordan Butts Concussion 1 week Tom Doedee ACL Season Andrew McPherson Quad 5 weeks Nick Murray Hamstring Test Zac Taylor Foot 5-7 weeks Updated: July 3 Brisbane Name Injury Estimated Return [...]
Match Review Round 16 – AFL 2023
Thursday Talk more on the MRP Forum » Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Brisbane Lions v Richmond - Thursday 29 June 2023 Lincoln McCarthy #11 Brisbane Lions Striking (First [...]
Power Surge: Houston’s After-The-Siren Goal Seals Dramatic Win for Port Adelaide Over Essendon
In a thrilling showdown of the AFL elite, Port Adelaide's Dan Houston turned the tide in the final moments with a spectacular goal after the siren, lifting the Power over the Essendon Bombers, 78-74, on [...]
Sydney vs Geelong: AFL Heartbreak on Both Sides
A night of heart-thumping AFL action ended in a stalemate at the Sydney Cricket Ground, leaving fans and players alike in a state of disbelief. It was an evening that promised so much for the [...]
Brisbane Lions Smash the Richmond Tigers in Round 16
Brisbane Lions, fresh from a string of victories, reaffirmed their dominance in the AFL landscape, demolishing the Richmond Tigers by an astounding 81 points at the Gabba. The game saw Joe Daniher in formidable form, [...]
AFL Teams Round 16 – All team line-ups
BRISBANE LIONS v RICHMOND Thursday June 29, 7:20pm at the Gabba LIONS B: B. Starcevich, H. Andrews, J. Payne HB: C. McKenna, R. Lester, K. Coleman C: J. Berry, W. Ashcroft, H. McCluggage HF: C. [...]
Alastair Clarkson’s Comeback: A Gradual Return to Revive North Melbourne’s Fortunes
The AFL scene is abuzz with speculation as North Melbourne's four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson appears poised to make a comeback to the club after a six-week absence. The Kangaroos, currently languishing in 17th place [...]
AFL Teams Rd 16 – Brisbane Lions v Richmond
BRISBANE LIONS v RICHMOND Thursday June 29, 7:20pm at the Gabba LIONS B: B. Starcevich, H. Andrews, J. Payne HB: C. McKenna, R. Lester, K. Coleman C: J. Berry, W. Ashcroft, H. McCluggage HF: C. [...]
A Costly Dilemma: Why the Eagles are Stuck with Simpson Amidst a Dire Season
In the AFL world, you'd be hard-pressed to find a coach under as much fire as West Coast Eagles' Adam Simpson. After a disastrous 2023 season, with the team scraping together a single victory in [...]
Tribunal outcomes, Round 15 2023
(Not sure who forgot how to spell "unreasonable")
Saints Legend Nick Riewoldt is a no Show at his AFL Hall of Fame Induction
Nick Riewoldt, the former St Kilda captain and media star, was nominated for induction into the AFL Hall of Fame, but his absence from the ceremony sparked attention. This happened because he is currently living [...]
MRP Round 15
Thursday Talk more on the MRP Forum &rapuo; Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Geelong Cats v Melbourne - Thursday 22 June 2023 Thomas Stewart #44 Geelong Cats Unreasonable or [...]
AFL Injury Lists: Latest Update
The West Coast Eagles are still leading the injury tally by a long way. Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Tom Doedee ACL Season Andrew McPherson Quad 6 weeks Nick Murray Hamstring TBC Zac Taylor Foot [...]
Barry Cable Removed from AFL Hall of Fame
In an announcement today, AFL Commission Chair Richard Goyder revealed that former player Barry Cable has been immediately removed from the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Additionally, Cable will no longer bear the title of [...]
Brisbane vs St Kilda 23rd of June 2023
In a high-stakes AFL match on Friday night, Brisbane Lions ensured their standing in the top four with a well-earned 28-point victory over St Kilda. The match, which resulted in a score of 12.12 (84) [...]
AFL Injury Lists
Adelaide NameInjuryEstimated Return Tom DoedeeACLSeason Andrew McPhersonQuad6 weeks Zac TaylorFoot6-8 weeks Updated: June 21 Brisbane NameInjuryEstimated Return Darcy GardinerQuadTBC Rhys MathiesonHamstring3 weeks Hugh McCluggageConcussionTest Carter MichaelQuad1-2 weeks Dayne ZorkoCalfTest Updated: June 21 Carlton NameInjuryEstimated Return [...]
Melbourne beat Collingwood : Mason Cox and Christian Petracca Post-Match Confrontation
Following Melbourne's thrilling victory over Collingwood, there was a heated exchange post-match between American ruckman Mason Cox and Melbourne's Christian Petracca. The confrontation came as an unexpected aftermath to the Demon's narrow four-point win at [...]
Cats beat Melbourne by 15 points, Jeremy Cameron taken to hospital after collision
Jeremy Cameron, a forward for Geelong, was hospitalized following an on-field collision in an AFL match against Melbourne, in which Geelong triumphed by 15 points. The accident occurred during the first quarter when Cameron was [...]
AFL Teams Round 15, 2023
GEELONG v MELBOURNE Thursday June 22, 7:20pm at GMHBA Stadium CATS B: Z. Guthrie , S. De Koning , Z. Tuohy HB: J. Henry , T. Stewart , T. Atkins C: I. Smith , M. [...]
AFL Injuries Update – Latest Return Estimates
Adelaide NameInjuryEstimated Return Tom DoedeeACLSeason Andrew McPhersonQuad9 weeks Zac TaylorFoot9 weeks Updated: June 19 Brisbane NameInjuryEstimated Return Shadeau BrainShoulderTest Rhys MathiesonHamstring4 weeks Hugh McCluggageConcussion1 week Carter MichaelQuad2-3 weeks Updated: June 19 Carlton NameInjuryEstimated Return [...]
Whitfield one match ban; Sicily appeal tonight. AFL Round 14 Match Review Panel
Round 14 in the AFL, the Match Review Panel (MRP) has taken swift action, handing down charges for a few on-field incidents. Lachie Whitfield's Unfortunate Tackle Leads to One-Match Ban GWS Giants' Lachie Whitfield finds [...]
Brisbane Lions Beat The Swans By 16 Points At The Gabba
In a thrilling Australian Football League (AFL) encounter at the Gabba, the Brisbane Lions clawed their way to a 16-point victory over the Sydney Swans. This win, their ninth of the season, allowed them to [...]