AFL News and Sporting News
AFL 2025 Opening Round: Hawthorn Vs Sydney
The 2025 AFL Opening Round: Hawthorn’s Statement Win Over Sydney The 2025 AFL season kicked off in thrilling fashion with Hawthorn securing a hard-fought 20-point victory over the Sydney Swans at the SCG. The Hawks [...]
AFL’s Opening Round Faces Backlash After Cyclone Disruptions – Is It Time to Scrap the Experiment?
The AFL’s ‘Opening Round’ experiment, designed to generate excitement and extend the season, has come under intense scrutiny after Tropical Cyclone Alfred forced major disruptions to the start of the 2025 season. With multiple games [...]
Nicky Winmar Set to Co-Lead AFL Racism Class Action Against League and Clubs
AFL great Nicky Winmar is set to co-lead a landmark racism class action against the AFL, joining former player Phil Krakouer in the legal fight against the league and several clubs. The case, which involves [...]
Cyclone Alfred Threatens AFL Opening Round as Fans Brace for Disruptions
Update as of 03/03/2025 : AFL Season Opener in Doubt as Cyclone Alfred Nears Brisbane – Will the Gabba Game Go Ahead? The AFL is closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which poses a significant threat [...]
A Nail-Biter at MCG: Melbourne Clinches the King’s Birthday Clash against Collingwood
Before a single ball was kicked in the King's Birthday clash at the MCG, drama had already unfolded as Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan was confirmed out, making room for Reef McInnes. On-field action, however, brimmed with [...]
AFL Injuries – Latest List – Sunday Rd 13
Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Tom Doedee ACL Season Andrew McPherson Quad 9 weeks Zac Taylor Foot 9 weeks Updated: June 11 Brisbane Name Injury Estimated Return Noah Answerth Concussion Test Shadeau Brain Shoulder 1-4 weeks [...]
A Showcase of Future AFLW Stars: AFL Academy Girls versus U23 All-Stars
The Australian football community is abuzz with excitement as the 2023 AFL Academy Girls squad prepares to represent the nation in an epic clash against the Under 23 All-Stars team. The event is slated to [...]
Richmond’s Marlion Pickett Under Investigation: What You Need to Know
In a shocking development in AFL news, Richmond's Marlion Pickett finds himself in the hot seat, facing serious allegations involving a string of commercial burglaries. The charges, which involve purported theft of over $380,000, were [...]
AFL MRP Round 13
Talk more on the MRP Forum >> Thursday Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Sydney Swans v St Kilda - Thurs June 8 Daniel Butler #16 St Kilda Rough Conduct [...]
Injury Update – latest player return dates
Adelaide NameInjuryEstimated Return Tom DoedeeACLSeason Andrew McPhersonQuad9 weeks Zac TaylorFoot9 weeks Updated: June 7 Brisbane NameInjuryEstimated Return Noah AnswerthConcussionTest Shadeau BrainShoulder1-4 weeks Rhys MathiesonHamstring4 weeks Carter MichaelQuad1-2 weeks Jack PayneConcussionAvailable Updated: June 5 Carlton NameInjuryEstimated Return [...]
AFL Teams Round 13
SYDNEY SWANS v ST KILDA Thursday June 8, 7:10pm at the SCG SWANS B: D. Rampe - C, L. Melican, N. Blakey HB: R. Fox, H. Cunningham, J. Lloyd C: A. Sheldrick, J. Rowbottom, J. [...]
Round 13 Previews – AFL 2023
The AFL is back in full swing this week (minus a couple of teams), with a series of exciting matches lined up that promise to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Thursday night [...]
AFL Teams Round 13: Swans v Saints
Sydney Swans vs St Kilda Thursday, 7:10 PM (AEST) SCG, NSW Sydney IN: Angus Sheldrick, Dane Rampe OUT: Corey Warner (Sub), Lachlan McAndrew (Omitted), Luke Parker (Suspension) Milestone: [23] Lance Franklin - Playing 350th game [...]
Spud’s Game: St Kilda and Danny Frawley Centre Unite For Mental Health
The St Kilda Football Club and the Danny Frawley Centre (DFC) are once again joining forces to raise awareness and funds for mental health. The two organisations today announced the launch of the third annual [...]
All your Rd 12 MRP Charges
Talk about them all on the MRP Board >> Friday Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Melbourne v Carlton - Friday June 2 2023 James Harmes #4 Melbourne Rough Conduct [...]
AFL Injuries – June 5 update
Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Hugh Bond Knee Test Tom Doedee ACL Season Shane McAdam Quad Test Andrew McPherson Quad 9 weeks Zac Taylor Foot 9 weeks Updated: June 5 Brisbane Name Injury Estimated Return [...]
AFL Round 12 matches reviewed
We lift the lid and see what's left in the Round 12 pot. Carlton vs Melbourne Carlton's struggles were evident as they suffered their seventh loss in eight games, putting their finals hopes for 2023 [...]
Hawthorn Investigation families issue an open letter – Human Rights Commission conciliation to come
"Cyril Rioli and his wife are leading the charge against Hawthorn at the Human Rights Commission. This is the open letter from the four former players and their families." Hawthorn Review thread on the forum [...]
AFL Round 12 Preview
Welcome to the preview of the AFL Round 12, 2023. We have a thrilling weekend of football ahead of us. Let's dive into the matches. Melbourne vs Carlton Melbourne has made a few changes, with [...]
Unwavering Support: ABC Defends Russell Jackson Amid Hawthorn FC Allegations
In an era of growing scrutiny and public demand for accountability, investigative journalism plays an indispensable role in society. This is particularly the case with Russell Jackson, an ABC journalist who has recently found himself [...]
AFL Under 18 Boys Nationals: The Next Generation Takes the Field
This weekend marks the beginning of a major event in Australian Football League (AFL): the 2023 AFL National Championships – U18 Boys. Kicking off on Sunday, June 4th, South Australia is set to host the [...]
AFL Teams Round 12, 2023
MELBOURNE v CARLTON Friday June 2, 7:50pm at the MCG DEMONS B: A. Tomlinson, S. May, J. McVee HB: J. Bowey, J. Lever, C. Salem C: T. Sparrow, J. Viney, E. Langdon HF: K. Chandler, [...]
North Melbourne’s Steadfast Support: Alastair Clarkson’s Leave Continues Despite AFL Exoneration
North Melbourne Kangaroos have affirmed that renowned coach Alastair Clarkson will maintain his leave of absence from the club, despite his recent exoneration in the AFL investigation concerning allegations of racism that unfolded during his [...]
AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft: Young Talent Takes Centre Stage
The AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft 2023 was held last night, highlighting the emerging talent within the league. Thirteen promising players were selected, ushering in a fresh wave of talent ready to make their mark in [...]
Adam Goodes: More Than a Footy Legend
"Footy's great, mate, but if I'm only known for that, I've failed," Adam Goodes, dual Brownlow medallist and Sydney Swans icon, declared in a rare interview last week. The man who was recently immortalised with [...]
Injury List Update: Sidebottom out for 6-8 weeks
May 30 Update: Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Hugh Bond Knee Test Mitch Hinge Concussion Test Shane McAdam Quad Test Andrew McPherson Quad 9 weeks Zac Taylor Foot 9 weeks Updated: May 30 Brisbane Name [...]
AFLPA: A Call to Arms for Better Player Protection
In the wake of the recent announcement by the Australian Football League (AFL) concluding the Independent Panel Investigation into allegations at Hawthorn Football Club, the AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA) has responded with its own critical [...]
Mid-Season Rookie Draft – Order and start time
The AFL has confirmed the final draft order ahead of the 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft. The event will be held tonight, Wednesday 31 May. Coverage will commence at 7pm EST. The draft will be held [...]
AFL Concludes Hawthorn Investigation: Pledges Renewed Commitment to Combating Racism and Enhancing Cultural Safety
The Australian Football League (AFL) made a landmark announcement last night, concluding the seven-month-long Independent Panel Investigation into the allegations of misconduct at Hawthorn Football Club. The investigation was sparked by the premature leak of [...]