AFL News and Sporting News
Remembering Andrew Krakouer: A Life of Talent, Resilience, and Heart
WARNING: This story features the names and images of deceased Aboriginal people. The Australian football community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Andrew Krakouer, who passed away at the age of 42. A [...]
Hawthorn Stuns GWS with Epic Comeback in Windy Launceston
In a thrilling Round 3 AFL encounter at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Hawthorn showcased remarkable resilience, overcoming a significant early deficit to defeat the GWS Giants by 12 points. Hawthorn 10.16 (76) defeated GWS Giants [...]
Saints Dominate Tigers with Second-Half Blitz
delivered a commanding performance at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, overpowering Richmond with an 82-point victory in Round 3 of the AFL season. St Kilda 20.15 (135) def. Richmond 7.11 (53) The Saints led by a [...]
Suns Smash Demons with Second-Half Blitz at the MCG
The Gold Coast Suns delivered a statement win on Saturday afternoon, demolishing Melbourne by 58 points in a dominant Round 3 performance at the MCG. Gold Coast Suns 18.12 (120) def. Melbourne Demons 8.14 (62) [...]
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 [...]
AFL Teams – Good Friday through Monday games – Rd 4
NORTH MELBOURNE v CARLTON Friday April 7, 4:20pm at Marvel Stadium KANGAROOS B: Bergman, Bonar, Corr HB: Ziebell, McDonald, Scott C: Powell, Cunnington, Tucker HF: Stephenson, Comben, Sheezel F: Zurhaar, Larkey, Curtis FOLL: Goldstein, Davies-Uniacke, [...]
Get checked.
Sydney Swans Press Release: Gowans diagnosis prompts call to get checked Sydney Swans AFLW senior coach Scott Gowans will undergo surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is expected to make a full recovery. [...]
Bulldogs Welcome Former Cricketer James O’Donnell
The Western Bulldogs have added a multi-talented athlete to their roster by signing former cricketer James O'Donnell as a Category B Rookie. The 20-year-old has an impressive sporting pedigree, having pursued a career in cricket [...]
The ANZAC Day Match: Humble Beginnings to an AFL Tradition
It all began in the mid-1990s when then Essendon coach, Kevin Sheedy, found inspiration while working in his garden. Sheedy, a former army serviceman, reminisced about the success of the 1977 Collingwood-Richmond game and wondered [...]
Lions v Pies – AFL Teams Round 4, 2023
BRISBANE LIONS v COLLINGWOOD Thursday April 6, 7:35pm at the Gabba LIONS B: Starcevich, Payne, Joyce HB: McKenna, Andrews, Wilmot C: Ashcroft, Bailey, Berry HF: Cameron, Gunston, McCluggage F: Zorko, Daniher, Hipwood FOLL: McInerney, Dunkley, [...]
Blues Welcome Four New AFLW Talents
The Carlton Football Club has welcomed four new talented players to their women’s team. Lulu Beatty, Madeline Hendrie, Mariana Anthony, and Chloe Wrigley will be joining the club in the 2023 AFLW Supplementary Draft. Beatty, [...]
Wednesday Injury Update – Round 4, 23
<h3>Adelaide</h3> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 100%;"> <tr><td>Name</td><td>Injury</td><td>Estimated Return</td></tr> <tr><td>Sam Berry</td><td>Calf</td><td>Test</td></tr> <tr><td>Hugh Bond</td><td>Knee</td><td>TBA</td></tr> <tr><td>Luke Pedlar</td><td>Suspension</td><td>Round 5</td></tr> <tr><td>Darcy Fogarty</td><td>Knee</td><td>1 week</td></tr> <tr><td>Shane McAdam</td><td>Suspension</td><td>Round 5</td></tr> <tr><td>Josh Worrell</td><td>Hamstring</td><td>2 weeks</td></tr> <tr><td>Patrick Parnell</td><td>Concussion Protocol</td><td>Indefinite</td></tr> </table> <ul> <li>Berry has a calf issue [...]
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Extends St Kilda Stay
St Kilda fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the club announced the re-signing of young gun Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. The 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension, which will see [...]
Monday Injury Update – round 3/4
<h3>Adelaide</h3> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 100%;"> <tr><td>Name</td><td>Injury</td><td>Estimated Return</td></tr> <tr><td>Sam Berry</td><td>Calf</td><td>TBC</td></tr> <tr><td>Matt Crouch</td><td>Leg</td><td>Test</td></tr> <tr><td>Billy Dowling</td><td>Foot</td><td>1 weeks</td></tr> <tr><td>Darcy Fogarty</td><td>Knee</td><td>Test</td></tr> <tr><td>Shane McAdam</td><td>Suspension</td><td>Round 5</td></tr> <tr><td>Josh Worrell</td><td>Hamstring</td><td>3 weeks</td></tr> <tr><td>Patrick Parnell</td><td>Concussion Protocol</td><td>Indefinite</td></tr> </table> <ul> <li>Dowling is looking at joining training [...]
AFL Teams Rd 3 – Fri, Sat, Sun
COLLINGWOOD v RICHMOND Friday March 31, 7:50pm, MCG MAGPIES B: N. Murphy, B. Frampton, B. Maynard HB: J. Noble, D. Moore, S. Pendlebury C: S. Sidebottom, T. Mitchell, J. Daicos HF: B. Mihocek, D. Cameron, [...]
Hardwick set for 300th AFL game as coach
It’s a historic moment for Richmond as senior coach Damien Hardwick gears up to mark his 300th AFL game as coach against Collingwood on Friday night. The former 207-game and dual premiership player was appointed [...]