AFL News and Sporting News
AFL Community Mourns the Loss of Essendon VFL Coach Dale Tapping at 59
The Australian Football League (AFL) community is in mourning following the passing of Dale Tapping, the senior coach of Essendon’s Victorian Football League (VFL) team. Tapping, aged 59, passed away after a courageous battle with [...]
Aus vs SL : Australia Crushes Sri Lanka in Historic Test Victory – Records Broken & Key Takeaways
Australia Destroys Sri Lanka in Historic Test Win – Key Moments & Records Broken Australia has delivered one of its most dominant Test performances in recent history, crushing Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 [...]
AFL and WA Police Clear West Coast’s Liam Ryan of Wrong doing in Festival Altercation
West Coast Eagles forward Liam Ryan has been exonerated by both the AFL Integrity Unit and Western Australia Police following an investigation into a physical altercation that occurred on January 17, 2025, in Fremantle. The [...]
Alex Pearce: Fremantle’s Inspirational Leader Continues to Guide Dockers in 2025
Alex Pearce: Fremantle’s Inspirational Leader Continues to Guide Dockers in 2025 Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce continues to make his mark in the AFL, leading the team with resilience, determination, and pride. Since being appointed [...]
Hawks young forward re-signs to 2025
Hawthorn Football Club has secured the signature of young forward, Sam Butler, on a two-year contract extension. The 20-year-old’s new deal will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2025, following [...]
New Gold Coast stadium naming rights sponsor announced
Heritage Bank has been revealed as the new sponsor for the Gold Coast's home ground, now known as Heritage Bank Stadium. The stadium will be the new home of the Gold Coast SUNS from 2023 [...]
Pies lose Rising Star
Chloe Molloy has informed Collingwood Football Club that she will be leaving the team to join another AFLW team. Molloy was selected as the third overall pick in the 2017 AFLW Draft and had a [...]
AFL and AFLPA settle on player movement terms
The AFL and AFLPA have reached a heads of agreement (HOA) for the player movement period ahead of the 2023 AFLW Season. The agreement outlines the terms for a Priority Signing Period (PSP) and a [...]
GWS secure $15m funding for Centre of Excellence
The GIANTS will be transforming their training and community centre at Sydney Olympic Park into a new centre of excellence, thanks to a generous $15 million grant from the NSW Government. The new centre will [...]
Essendon appoint new captain for AFL 2023
The Essendon Football Club has named Zach Merrett as its new Captain, following Dyson Heppell's recent decision to step down from the role. Merrett, who has played 184 games with the Bombers, becomes the 41st [...]
Team of the Decade: 22Under22
The AFL Players’ Association is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its 22Under22 team by launching a "Team of the Decade" competition. The competition will allow fans to vote for their favourite 22Under22 players, selected between [...]
Promising Pie signs for 2 more years
Collingwood Football Club has secured the future of one of its promising young players, Edward Allan, by signing him to a two-year contract extension. Allan was selected as a first-round pick in the 2022 draft [...]
AFL’s Jack Ginnivan Statement – $5k fine and suspension
The AFL confirms Collingwood player Jack Ginnivan has been found guilty of conduct unbecoming and has been suspended for Rounds One and Two of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The AFL IU was contacted [...]
Hawthorn duo depart
Hawthorn Football Club has informed Isabelle Porter and Dominique Carbone that they will not be offered a contract for the 2023 AFLW season. http://gty.im/1244308769 Isabelle Porter, 25, made eight appearances for the club in [...]
Hawks announce 2023 club captain
The Hawks have announced that James Sicily will be the club's new captain for the 2023 season. Sicily takes over from the retired Ben McEvoy, who served as captain for two seasons. The decision was [...]
Dyson Heppell steps down
Dyson Heppell, the Essendon Football Club captain for the past six seasons, has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as the club's leader. Heppell, who is 30 years old, was drafted [...]
Richmond 2023 Co-Captains re-appointed
The Richmond Football Club has announced that Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis will continue to serve as co-captains for the 2023 season. The decision was made after a review process that involved multiple stages of [...]
Greene sole Giants captain in AFL season 2023
Toby Greene will lead the GIANTS into the 2023 AFL season as their new captain. The 29-year-old has been with the club since the start and is considered one of their most decorated players. Greene [...]
AFL Financial Result shows $66 mil operating profit turnaround
The AFL has released its financial results for the 2022 season to the Presidents and Chairs of the 18 clubs. The results show an underlying operating profit of $20.7 million, compared to an operating loss [...]
Hawks sign Ned Reeves extension
The Hawthorn Football Club has secured the future of one of its rising stars, with ruckman Ned Reeves signing a three-year contract extension. The 24-year-old will now remain with the club until the end of [...]
Roos Renew with McDonald’s
The North Melbourne Football Club has announced the renewal of their partnership with McDonald's, Australia's leading junk food suppliers. The two organizations have been working together for the past three years, and this renewal will [...]
Zorko steps down as Lions captain
The Brisbane Lions have announced that Dayne Zorko, one of the club's most successful and highly-credentialed captains, has decided to step down from his role after five years at the helm. Lions forum discusses Zorko [...]
Tigers add Bradtke to their list
The Richmond Football Club has made a big move ahead of the 2023 AFL season, adding 21-year-old Kaelan Bradtke to its list as a rookie. Bradtke, a 195cm athletic forward from Corowa-Rutherglen, has been impressing [...]
Trade Whisperer’s identity discovered?
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What does ChatGPT think of the Geelong v Collingwood match in round 1, 2023?
We asked the world's favourite robot, OpenAI's ChatGPT, what it thinks of the Geelong v Collingwood match, and how the two clubs will perform this year. http://gty.im/1246083933 How will Geelong fare in 2023? The [...]
Caminiti joins the Saints from Carlton VFL
The Saints' AFL list for 2023 is now complete, with the club signing young forward Anthony Caminiti via the Supplemental Selection Period (SSP). Caminiti was recruited from Carlton's VFL program and has made a big [...]
Collingwood signs former Sun Oleg Markov
Interesting news for Collingwood fans! The club has signed former Suns half-back Oleg Markov as a Rookie for the 2023 campaign. The 26-year-old South Australian has had a busy year, training with Collingwood as part [...]
Gather Round in Adelaide: Saturday double-header sold out
The excitement is building for the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, and the AFL has some exciting news to share! The Gather Round Double-Header, featuring Essendon vs Melbourne and Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs, is [...]
Swans and NFL Rams Join Forces for Sydney WorldPride
Sydney WorldPride is set to be a historic event this year, as two sporting teams from opposite sides of the world come together to celebrate in the Harbour City. The Sydney Swans are joining forces [...]