AFL News and Sporting News
AFL Clubs Frustrated by Confusing Concussion Memo Amid Pre-Season Concerns
AFL clubs have expressed frustration over a recent memo from the league regarding concussions during pre-season training. The document, which included a "concussion ladder" ranking clubs based on reported head injuries, has caused confusion, with [...]
St Kilda Hit with Injury Woes as Key Players Await Scan Results
St Kilda Hit with Injury Woes as Key Players Await Scan Results St Kilda Football Club has been dealt a fresh injury blow, with several key players under a cloud following their latest training session. [...]
Noah Anderson Named Captain of the Gold Coast SUNS for 2025 AFL Season
he Gold Coast SUNS have officially appointed Noah Anderson as captain ahead of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, marking a new chapter in the club’s history. The 23-year-old midfielder was chosen to lead the [...]
Remembering Troy Selwood: AFL Player, Mentor, and Family Man
The Australian Football League (AFL) community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Troy Selwood, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 40. A beloved brother, father, and football mentor, [...]
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?
Eagle-eyed Twitterers spotted this one... Be more careful with your alt, mate! ;)
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 [...]
Crows: New year, new captain.
After four successful years at the helm, Rory Sloane has stepped down as Adelaide Crows captain and passed the mantle to Jordan Dawson, who will become the ninth AFL skipper for the Crows starting this [...]
Carlton adds ruck depth with Hudson O’Keeffe signing
The Carlton Football Club has added to its ruck depth with the signing of Hudson O’Keeffe during the Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP). At over two meters tall, O’Keeffe is a promising athlete who has [...]
May signs with Dees to end of 2025
Fans of the Melbourne Football Club are thrilled at the announcement that key defender Steven May has signed a two-year contract extension with the Dees, which will see him remain with the club until the [...]
Bulldogs assistant coach moves on to Freo
Lisa Webb, former assistant coach of the Western Bulldogs, is moving on to her next challenge, the club announced this morning. She has accepted the position of AFLW head coach at the Fremantle Football Club. [...]
Doctored wicket? India v Australia generates some posts…
As cricket fans, we all know that the first day of the first Test can make or break a team's performance. Unfortunately, for Australia, day one of the first Test against India in Nagpur was [...]
Super Bowl LVII – When is it on? How do I watch?
The 2023 NFL Super Bowl, one of America's largest and most anticipated sporting events of the year, is rapidly approaching. On Monday, February 13, 2023, the stage is set for an exciting game. Here's a [...]
VFL and VFLW Round 1 Fixtures released
The 2023 Smithy's VFL and rebel VFLW seasons are set to kick off in March, with the fixtures for Round 1 being officially released by the AFL. The Smithy's VFL season, featuring 21 teams from [...]
Cochrane to exit GC Suns
Gold Coast SUNS Chairman Tony Cochrane is set to resign from his position on the board after the Round 1 Toyota AFL Premiership fixture against Sydney on March 18th. This marks the end of Cochrane's [...]
Lions Community Camp to travel across SE Queensland
Brisbane Lions fans in Southeast Queensland are in for a treat this week as their favourite players come to town for the 2023 AFL Community Camp. This two-day event, running from February 6th to 7th, [...]
New naming sponsor for the NAB League
The Coates Talent League will kick off its 2023 season on March 18 for girls and March 25 for boys. The league, formerly known as the NAB League, will feature 12 boys and girls programs [...]
Bad luck Blues – Williams out for 2023; Philp surgery
Carlton defender, Zac Williams, has been ruled out for the 2023 AFL season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during training on Friday. The injury was confirmed after scans and he will [...]
Geelong Cats Community Camp in Warrnambool on Monday
The Geelong Cats are heading to regional Victoria next week for their 2023 AFL Community Camp, in partnership with AFL Victoria. The club will be visiting Warrnambool for the occasion, where they'll be interacting with [...]
UPDATE: Tarryn Thomas “to take time away from the club”
Tarryn Thomas thread >> North Melbourne club statement: Tarryn Thomas will take time away from the club after the AFL’s Integrity Unit informed North Melbourne of a new allegation of inappropriate behaviour on Wednesday afternoon. [...]
Carlton football GM departs following internal review
Statement from the club: The Club can confirm General Manager of Women’s Football Brett Munro has departed IKON Park. Following the completion of the independent review conducted into the Blues’ AFLW program, further discussions were [...]
Dr Sonja Hood stands with Tarryn Thomas through serious DV allegations – Club Statement
North Melbourne President Dr Sonja Hood has issued the following statement to members and supporters regarding serious allegations against player Tarryn Thomas. http://gty.im/1244888580 BigFooty thread on Tarryn Thomas scandals >> “In light of the serious [...]
Darcy Moore – New Collingwood Captain for 2023
Collingwood Football Club has appointed Darcy Moore as its new captain, succeeding Scott Pendlebury who served in the role for 206 games. http://gty.im/1424528217 Moore, 27, is the son of former Collingwood captain and club [...]
St Kilda announce Major Sponsorship Partner for 2023
The St Kilda Football Club and Mosh, a men's health platform, have announced that Mosh is becoming a Major Partner of the club for 2023. The Mosh logo will be displayed prominently on the neckline [...]