AFL News and Sporting News
Bulldogs Overcome Blues in Thrilling Comeback Victory
The Western Bulldogs pulled off a stunning come-from-behind win over Carlton on Friday night, overcoming a 24-point deficit to triumph by eight points in a thrilling Round 3 clash at Marvel Stadium. Western Bulldogs 12.11 [...]
Essendon Rallies Late to Stun Port Adelaide in Round 3 Thriller
Essendon has notched its first win of the 2025 AFL season with a dramatic 12-point comeback victory over Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. In a tense contest where the Bombers trailed at [...]
Breaking Barriers: Tom Cochrane’s Inspirational AFL Debut
This weekend, a quiet but powerful moment in AFL history will unfold. When 19-year-old Tom Cochrane runs out for Port Adelaide against Essendon at Adelaide Oval, he won’t just be making his debut in the [...]
AFL Applauds 60,000-Seat Victoria Park Stadium Plan as Game-Changer for Brisbane Sport
AFL Backs Victoria Park Stadium as Transformational Boost for Brisbane Sport The AFL has thrown its full support behind the Queensland Government’s decision to build a new 60,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park, a move hailed [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]