AFL News and Sporting News
Richmond’s Noah Balta Sentenced Over Assault, Club and Player Respond
Richmond defender Noah Balta has been sentenced after pleading guilty to an assault charge stemming from an incident in Mulwala last December. The 24-year-old was fined $3,000, placed under an 18-month community corrections order, and [...]
Beveridge Uncertain on Ugle-Hagan’s Future Amid Ongoing Absence
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has admitted there is still no clear timeline for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s return to the AFL side, calling the situation “rubbery” and full of unknowns. Ugle-Hagan, the 2020 number one draft [...]
Australia U18 Girls to Face All Stars in AFL Talent Showcase at RSEA Park
Australia’s best young AFLW talent will be on display this Sunday as the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Girls take on the All Stars in a blockbuster talent showcase at RSEA Park in Melbourne. Representing [...]
Bailey Smith Under AFL Investigation After Gesture Toward Crows Fan
In the aftermath of Geelong's 19-point win over Adelaide in Gather Round, Cats midfielder Bailey Smith is under AFL investigation after being filmed making an obscene gesture toward a Crows fan as he left Adelaide [...]
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 [...]
Hawthorn’s President Expresses Concern Over Potential AFL Sanctions Amid Racism Investigation
Hawthorn Football Club President, Andrew Gowers, has voiced his concerns over potential sanctions from the Australian Football League (AFL), following the club's involvement in the commissioning of a report investigating historical allegations of racism. This [...]
Jye Amiss is the Round 11 Rising Star nominee
Rising Star nominee of Round 11, Jye Amiss, of the Fremantle Dockers, continues his impressive form in the Australian Football League (AFL). The 19-year-old East Perth native emerged as the standout player in Fremantle's close-fought [...]
MRP Round 11, 2023 – Cerra and five others out for a week
Friday Talk more on the MRP Forum >> Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Sydney Swans vs Carlton - Friday 26 May 2023 Luke Parker #26 Sydney Swans Rough Conduct (First [...]
Every AFL club’s statement on the Voice to Parliament
If we've missed any, please let us know: Adelaide https://www.afc.com.au/news/1339841/club-statement-first-nations-voice-to-parliament We have consulted with our Indigenous players and staff, and sought counsel from our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee, and they support a First Nations [...]
Teams AFL Round 11 – All the latest
SYDNEY SWANS v CARLTON Friday May 26, 7:50pm at the SCG SWANS B: L. Melican, N. Blakey, R. Fox HB: O. Florent, J. Lloyd, H. Cunningham C: Ch.Warner, L. Parker - C, J. McInerney HF: [...]
Collingwood abandons team amid sustainability concerns
In a move that has left the Australian netball community in shock, Collingwood Football Club announced on Tuesday that it will withdraw its license from the Super Netball competition. The decision, effective at the conclusion [...]
Big Changes at Hawthorn: Justin Reeves Steps Down as Chief Executive
Major news coming out of the Hawthorn camp: Justin Reeves, the chief executive of the Hawks, has officially stepped down from his position. This announcement was confirmed during a board meeting this Wednesday. For those [...]
Andrew McQualter : From Assistant Coach to Interim Head Coach at Richmond Football Club
May 23, 2023, Richmond Football Club confirmed the much-anticipated news of Andrew McQualter's appointment as Interim Head Coach. Known for his extensive experience and tenacity, McQualter will commence his tenure this coming Sunday, taking the [...]
Daicos fined for striking – MRP Round 10 – Sunday
Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Hawthorn vs West Coast Eagles - Sunday 21 May 2023 Samuel Frost #8 Hawthorn Striking (First Offence) Connor West #36 West Coast Eagles Second [...]
Injuries – Round 10 update! May 23 latest
The latest update with every team's injury list. Sub here to get injury list alerts. Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Hugh Bond Knee 1-2 weeks Mitch Hinge Concussion 1-2 weeks Shane McAdam Quad 1-2 weeks [...]
AFL Round 10 Recap: Power, Demons, and Bombers Deliver a Spectacle
Hello there, footy fanatics! Strap yourselves in for a roller coaster ride through the enthralling events of AFL Round 10, the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, a weekend that served as a delectable treat for every [...]
Lions wrestle with fines – MRP Rd 10
More MRP talk on the MRP thread >> Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast SUNS - Saturday 20 May 2023 Will Ashcroft #8 Brisbane Lions [...]
Tough game sees fines fly – MRP, Power v Dees, Rd 10
Port Adelaide vs Melbourne Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Port Adelaide vs Melbourne - Friday 19 May 2023 Ollie Lord #30 Port Adelaide Rough Conduct (First Offence) Jake Lever [...]
New Roo – AFL Teams Round 10, 2023 – Out now!
Also find latest injury lists here >> YARTAPUULTI (PORT ADELAIDE) v NAARM (MELBOURNE) Friday May 19, 7:50pm at Adelaide Oval POWER B: A. Aliir, T. McKenzie, T. Jonas - C HB: R. Bonner, R. Burton, [...]
Blues lose out: The Round 16 to 23 Fixture Revealed
The Australian Football League (AFL) has just released the long-awaited schedule for rounds 16 to 23 of the 2023 season, introducing a surprising turn of events for some of the teams. Of particular note is [...]
AFL Coaches Association Calls for Swift Resolution in Hawthorn Investigation
In light of recent developments involving Alastair Clarkson, former coach of the Hawthorn Football Club, the Australian Football League Coaches Association (AFLCA) has voiced its concerns over the protracted investigation into allegations linked to Hawthorn. [...]
Alastair Clarkson steps away from North Melbourne coaching indefinitely
In a momentous development for North Melbourne, head coach Alastair Clarkson has decided to step aside from his role indefinitely, focusing on his physical and emotional wellbeing. http://gty.im/1489601270 HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: Alastair Clarkson, [...]
Tribunal, Round 9 2023
No tribunal sat this week, so we have these suspensions currently running. More about these in the Umpiring, MRP and Tribunal board. Date Player Name Club Start Return Tue May 16 Tom Sparrow Melbourne R10 [...]