AFL News and Sporting News
Footy Documentaries – The Top Five
Whether you're a lifelong supporter or a new fan of the game, AFL documentaries are a great way to revisit defining moments, explore untold stories, or gain insight into the people who have shaped the [...]
Controversy Clouds Classic as Geelong Pips Collingwood in Thriller
http://gty.im/2212564020 Geelong claimed a thrilling three-point win over Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday night, but the Round 8 contest will be remembered as much for its drama and controversy as its high-quality football. The [...]
North Melbourne Bans Kane Cornes Interview Over “Bullying” Commentary
North Melbourne has taken a strong stance on media conduct, cancelling a scheduled interview between Kane Cornes and coach Alastair Clarkson, citing what it describes as “personal and vindictive” commentary from the media figure. The [...]
Collingwood Issues Round 7 Injury and Health Update Ahead of Anzac Day Clash
Collingwood has released its Round 7 injury and health update ahead of the highly anticipated Anzac Day match against Essendon at the MCG on Friday. Head of High Performance Jarrod Wade provided the latest on [...]
AFL Injuries round 8 – May 9th update
May 9th Update Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Hugh Bond Knee 3-4 weeks Shane McAdam Quad 3-5 weeks Nick Murray Concussion 1-2 weeks Zac Taylor Foot 11 weeks Updated: May 9 Brisbane Name Injury Estimated [...]
Newman out for 1 week for Lachie Neale elbow: MRP AFL Round 8 – Friday and Saturday Matches
Nicholas Newman - Carlton - Striking (1st offence) against Lachie Neale (Brisbane) - Third Quarter - Intentional, low impact, high contact - 1 match, no early plea. Brad Close - Geelong - Rough Conduct - [...]
West Coast Suffers Sixth Straight Defeat Amid Ongoing Injury Woes
In a thrilling AFL match played on a bitterly cold Saturday afternoon at the MCG, Richmond snapped their five-match losing streak with a resounding 46-point win over an injury-ravaged West Coast. The Tigers' brilliant burst [...]
Cracking Down on Racial Abuse: AFL Imposes Lifetime Bans on Nine Football Fans
The Australian Football League (AFL) has taken a bold step in its crackdown on racial abuse by imposing lifetime bans on nine football fans who were found guilty of racially abusing players. This is a [...]
AFL Teams – Round 8, 2023 – Surprise Blues out; Fyfe in as Emergency
Got your tips in? Weekly prizes >> CARLTON v BRISBANE LIONS Friday May 5, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium BLUES B: S. Docherty, Le. Young, N. Newman HB: M. McGovern, J. Weitering, A. Saad C: B. [...]
AFL Boss Confirms 20th Team is Likely as Tasmanian Devils Name Emerges as Frontrunner
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has confirmed that a 20th team is "likely" in the future, as he revealed that the Devils were the best name for the new 19th team in Tasmania. Speaking at North [...]
AFL Umpiring Controversy Overshadows Collingwood’s Win Over Adelaide
Collingwood’s win over Adelaide was marred by umpiring controversies that have been described as “woeful,” “totally unacceptable,” and “alarmingly terrible.” The missed calls by umpires, which included front-on contact on Nathan Murphy and a drag-down [...]
West Coast Eagles support First Nations Voice to Parliament
The West Coast Eagles have recently announced their support for the First Nations Voice to Parliament, a historic initiative aimed at recognizing and enshrining the historical connection of Indigenous Australians in the Australian Constitution. The [...]
Tasmania Granted AFL’s 19th Licence With $240m Stadium Funding
The AFL club presidents have made a momentous decision, unanimously voting to grant Tasmania the game's 19th licence, fulfilling decades of dreams for a team from the island state. During a video meeting, the presidents [...]
New AFL CEO Andrew Dillon to Focus on Grassroots Game and Diversity, Denies Claims of a ‘Boys’ Club
The AFL has announced that Andrew Dillon, the league's general counsel, will be taking over as CEO-elect after a year-long search for the right candidate. The move has been seen as a wise one, given [...]
Kozzy signs 4 year contract extension
Melbourne Demons fans, rejoice! Your star forward Kysaiah "Kozzy" Pickett has inked a new four-year contract extension, ensuring he'll wear the red and blue until at least the end of the 2027 season. The 21-year-old [...]
Injuries – AFL Round 7 (May 2nd update)
LATEST: Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Hugh Bond Knee 4-5 weeks Shane McAdam Quad 4-6 weeks Zac Taylor Foot 12 weeks Updated: May 2 Brisbane Name Injury Estimated Return Darcy Gardiner Adductor Test Carter Michael Quad [...]
North Melbourne rallies around Charlie Comben following injury setback
Charlie Comben, a young key forward for the North Melbourne AFL team, is once again facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines after a horrific incident during the team's game against Melbourne. Comben, who is [...]
Father Bob’s State Funeral is Announced for May 5th 2023
Father Bob, A huge Pie's fan passed away last week and his state funeral has been announced by Premier Daniel Andrew's. https://twitter.com/DanielAndrewsMP/status/1651493868687486982?cxt=HHwWjMDT_Y27pOstAAAA Father Bob, known for his commitment to Social Justice and his irreverant sense [...]
AFL Star Jacob Weitering Shares his Devastating Experience of Falling Victim to an Elaborate Banking Scam
Carlton's Jacob Weitering, a talented AFL player, has shared his heartbreaking story of falling victim to an elaborate bank scam that left him without his entire life savings. The 25-year-old has spoken out about his [...]
AFL Team Selection : Carlton’s Defensive Line Gets a Boost with Three Key Inclusions Sam Docherty, Adam Saad, Brodie Kemp
Carlton fans will be pleased to know that the team is set to welcome back some valuable defensive players for their game against West Coast. All-Australian defenders Sam Docherty and Adam Saad, as well as [...]
AFL Teams, Round 7 2023
ST KILDA v PORT ADELAIDE Friday April 28, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium Saints B: J. Battle, D. Howard, C. Wilkie HB: L. Stocker, J. Sinclair, N. Wanganeen-Milera C: M. Wood, S. Ross, R. Byrnes HF: [...]
North Melbourne celebrates Todd Goldstein’s 300th game with ‘Goldy 300’
North Melbourne celebrated a significant milestone for one of their own on Thursday, with a special presentation for Todd Goldstein ahead of his 300th game this weekend. Goldstein, a ruckman who has been a stalwart [...]
West Coast Eagles’ Jai Culley is the Round Six Rising Star nominee
Jai Culley, the number one pick in the 2022 NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, has been named the Round Six Rising Star nominee after an impressive performance for the West Coast Eagles. Despite their 40-point [...]
Player Suspensions active after Round 6, 2023
More in the Umpiring, MRP and Tribunal board. Date Player Name Club Return Wed Apr 26 Jesse Motlop Carlton R7 R8 Wed Apr 26 Thomas Jonas Port Adelaide R7 R8 Wed Apr 26 Callan Ward [...]
Round 6 Injury lists – UPDATE – April 26th
UPDATE - April 26th: Adelaide Name Injury Estimated Return Hugh Bond Knee TBC Rory Laird Calf TBC Good news on the Adelaide front. Bond has not returned to running yet. Laird didn't finish training on [...]
AFL Teams round 6, 2023
FREMANTLE v WESTERN BULLDOGS Friday April 21, 8.10pm at Optus Stadium Dockers B: B. Cox, A. Pearce - C, H. Young HB: J. Clark, L. Ryan, C. Wagner C: J. Aish, W. Brodie, E. Hughes [...]
Collingwood club statement on Father Bob
Vale Father Bob Maguire The Collingwood Football Club offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Father Bob Maguire, who passed away today at the age of 88. Father Bob first [...]
AFL Injury list after round 5
Tuesday injury list: Adelaide NameInjuryEstimated Return Hugh BondKnee4-6 weeks Good news on the Adelaide front. Bond hasn't returned to running yet Updated: Apr 18 Brisbane NameInjuryEstimated Return Shadeau BrainShoulderTest Blake ColemanCalfTest Carter MichaelQuad3 weeks Henry [...]
Crows like Butts
Adelaide Football Club's key defender Jordon Butts has signed a three-year extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2026. The 23-year-old made his AFL debut in 2020 and has since [...]