AFL News and Sporting News
Sydney Swans’ Caiden Cleary Suspended After Illicit Drug Incident
The AFL has handed down a two-match suspension to Sydney Swans youngster Caiden Cleary following an incident involving an illicit substance in December 2024. Cleary, who failed to inform his club of the matter, has [...]
AFL Trade News: St Kilda’s $12M Offer for Tom De Koning & Brayden Maynard’s Future at Collingwood
The AFL trade landscape is heating up as clubs position themselves to secure top talent ahead of the 2025 season. Two of the biggest names in focus are Carlton’s Tom De Koning and Collingwood’s Brayden [...]
AFL Introduces ‘Buddy Franklin Rule’ to Curb Long-Term Player Contracts – What It Means for Clubs and Players
AFL’s ‘Buddy Franklin Rule’ Shakes Up Player Contracts – What It Means for the Game The Australian Football League (AFL) has recently introduced a new regulation, informally known as the ‘Buddy Franklin Rule’, aimed at [...]
AFL Releases 2024 Total Player Payments
AFL 2024 Player Salaries Revealed: Record Number of Million-Dollar Earners The AFL has released its Total Player Payments (TPP) data for 2024, showcasing significant salary increases across the competition. With more players earning over $1 [...]
Castagna loses love for footy, retires from Richmond
Three-time AFL premiership player Jason Castagna has announced his retirement from professional football, effective immediately. Castagna, who played 134 senior matches for the Richmond Football Club and booting 127 goals, admitted that he had lost [...]
AFL under 18 Talent League fixture released – girls and boys
Round 1 Boys The 2023 Coates Talent League Boys season will begin on March 25, with eight matches scheduled across the opening round. All matches in Round 1 will be played in Victoria, which includes [...]
Dangerfield appointed Geelong captain
The Geelong Football Club has named Patrick Dangerfield and Tom Stewart as its captain and vice-captain for the 2023 season, respectively. Dangerfield will be the Cats' 54th VFL/AFL captain, succeeding Joel Selwood who held the [...]
Jack Billings praccy match injury puts him out for 8 weeks
St. Kilda Football Club's Jack Billings has suffered a setback in his road to recovery as scans have revealed a hairline fracture in his right fibula. The injury occurred during a recent match simulation against [...]
Tarryn Thomas to return to North
Club Press Release: Tarryn Thomas will return to training on Monday after stepping away from the club following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The club was aware of a series of allegations made against Thomas last [...]
Clarkson in hot water over threatening remark to Nine reporter
Statements out of North Melbourne continued today. This time it was over a recent incident between Alastair Clarkson, the head coach of North Melbourne, and a female reporter from Channel 9 which has prompted mediation [...]
Crows coaching news
Adelaide has announced its coaching staff for the 2023 AFLW season, with Marijana Rajcic and Riley Knight joining the team as assistant coaches. The new additions will work with Senior Coach Matthew Clarke, as well [...]
Tarryn Thomas to face Magistrates – NM club statement
North Melbourne is aware that Tarryn Thomas will face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The matter is connected to the court proceedings outlined by the club on January 18. Thomas will continue prioritising his behavioural training and education [...]
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 [...]