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Premium Gabba suites for the premiership defence
The Brisbane Lions are riding high in 2025, defending their premiership title with a strong start to the season. As the team continues its campaign, there's no better place to experience the action than from [...]
Marvel Stadium to Host Free NBA Finals Live Site for Game One on June 6
NBA Finals Game One Coming Live to Marvel Stadium – Free for All Fans Basketball fans, mark your calendars—Marvel Stadium is once again bringing the NBA Finals to Melbourne with a free live site event [...]
Luke Jackson Trade Rumours Intensify as Fremantle Faces Fresh Uncertainty
Luke Jackson’s future at Fremantle has been thrown into doubt following fresh reports that he may request a trade back to Melbourne at the end of the 2025 AFL season. Despite being contracted until 2029, [...]
Willie Rioli Suspended Over Threats to Rival Players in Ongoing AFL Misconduct Probe
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has been suspended for one match by the AFL following multiple incidents involving threats made toward opposing players. The decision comes after a series of events that began with a [...]
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 [...]
AFL Injury List – Brisbane’s charmed run continues – Friday, May 19th Update
Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Hugh Bond Knee 2-3 weeks Tom Doedee Concussion TBC Shane McAdam Quad 2-3 weeks Zac Taylor Foot 11 weeks Riley Thilthorpe Knee TBC Taylor Walker Rested TBC Updated: May 19 [...]
AFL 2023: Record-Breaking Attendance Marks a Historic Triumph for the Sport
What an exhilarating season it has been for the AFL! The organization has announced that the first nine rounds of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season have seen an unprecedented level of attendance. This is [...]
Cripps, Zurhaar fined; Corr, Sparrow out for a week – MRP Rd 10, 2023
Talk more on the MRP forum >> Friday Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Richmond vs Geelong Cats - Friday 12 May 2023 Tom Atkins #30 Geelong Cats Careless Contact [...]
St Kilda Celebrates 150th Year with the Unveiling of the 2023 Indigenous Guernsey
St Kilda Football Club is proud to reveal its latest Indigenous Guernsey, in honor of its Ganbu marnang n'uther boolong, the Boonwurrung translation for '150th year'. The club pays tribute to those who have greatly [...]
Gold Coast SUNS Unveil 2023 Indigenous Guernseys: Embracing Community and Celebrating Cultural Journey
The Gold Coast SUNS, in a proud display of its commitment to celebrating Indigenous culture, has unveiled its two bespoke Indigenous guernseys for the 2023 Sir Doug Nicholls Rounds. These uniquely designed jerseys prominently incorporate [...]
Cunnington out – Round 9 AFL Teams
RICHMOND v GEELONG Friday May 12, 7:20pm at the MCG TIGERS B: N. Broad, D. Grimes - C, N. Balta HB: D. Rioli, N. Vlastuin, L. Baker C: K. McIntosh, T. Taranto, J. Ross HF: [...]
Community Umpiring Week: Celebrating and Inspiring a New Generation of AFL Umpires
The Australian Football League (AFL), along with the wider football industry, is set to commemorate Community Umpiring Week during Round Nine of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. This celebration recognizes the fundamental role umpires [...]
Melbourne appeals Van Rooyen 2-week ban – Tribunal Round 8
AFL Appeals Board Hearing, 5:00pm AEST Thursday May 11, 2023. Melbourne have appealed the two-match suspension imposed on Jacob van Rooyen for Striking Charlie Ballard, Gold Coast SUNS, during the fourth quarter of the Round Eight match between Melbourne [...]
Rioli learns of fate at Tribunal
Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli has been given a two-match ban by the AFL Tribunal for his hit on Essendon defender Jordan Ridley. http://gty.im/1252899017 The forward was originally facing a three-match ban, but the Power managed [...]
Unveiling North Melbourne’s 2023 Indigenous Guernsey: A Symbol of Aboriginal Identity and Unity
In anticipation of the forthcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round, North Melbourne has proudly presented its 2023 Indigenous guernsey, a meaningful symbol of Aboriginal culture and identity. Emma Bamblett, an artist of Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji, [...]
Newman walks; Melbourne’s van Rooyen 2 weeks confirmed – Tribunal, AFL Round 8 2023
G'day footy fans! Let's go over tonight's AFL Tribunal decisions that will see some of our players missing upcoming matches. Pick up the tribunal talk on the Umpiring, MRP and Tribunal forum ==>> MELBOURNE forward [...]
AFL Fans Discuss Possible Locations For The AFL’s 20th Team
Bigfooty's users have been having a lively discussion on the possible home of the rumoured 20th AFL team Here is a summary of the debate so far. The AFL is set to introduce a 20th [...]
Big melee sees the fines fly – MRP: Sunday Matches round 8
Offending Player Reportable Offence Victim Player Quarter Grading Sanction Early Plea Port Adelaide vs Essendon - Sunday 8 May 2023 Connor Rozee #20 Port Adelaide Careless Contact with an Umpire (Third Offence) N/A Second Quarter [...]