AFL News and Sporting News
Western Bulldogs Provide Support as Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Faces Personal Challenges
The Western Bulldogs have addressed the absence of star forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan from pre-season training, confirming that he is dealing with personal challenges. The club has implemented flexible training arrangements for the 21-year-old, allowing him [...]
Rhyce Shaw appointed Gold Coast SUNS AFLW Head Coach
The Gold Coast SUNS have announced Rhyce Shaw as the new head coach of their AFLW team, signing him to a four-year contract. Shaw, who has been part of the club since 2021, will continue [...]
Saints Secure Harry Boyd as Final List Addition for 2025
South Australian ruckman Harry Boyd has officially joined St Kilda’s playing list for the 2025 AFL season through the pre-season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP). The 26-year-old brings an impressive resume built across multiple state-league competitions, [...]
Carlton President Luke Sayers Resigns Amid Scandal
Luke Sayers, president of the Carlton Football Club, has stepped down following a scandal involving a lewd image posted from his social media account. The incident occurred on January 8, 2025, when a graphic image [...]
AFL Teams – Week 1 – Qual and Elim Finals
SECOND QUALIFYING FINAL MELBOURNE v SYDNEY SWANS Friday September 2, 7:50pm at the MCG DEMONS B: T. Rivers, H. Petty, S. May HB: A. Brayshaw, J. Lever, M. Hibberd C: J. Hunt, C. Oliver, J. [...]
Goal or post?
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Depleted Lions face returning Dusty – Brisbane v Richmond Teams
Brisbane v Richmond Thursday, September 1, the Gabba 7:20pm BRISBANE https://twitter.com/brisbanelions/status/1565195241711452163?s=20&t=WC_GwSLgHYo61OPAZzbjZg B: D. Gardiner, D. McStay, D. Rich HB: B. Starcevich, H. Andrews, K. Coleman C: Z. Bailey, J. Berry, H. McCluggage HF: D. Zorko, [...]
What happens if a finals match is drawn?
The AFL have released their rules for drawn finals games: The following procedure shall apply in the event of a draw at the end of ordinary time: Six-minute break. Additional Time period of two x [...]
AFLW Tribunal – Rd 1
Tribunal not required to sit on Tuesday night. Sanctions accepted: Mikayla Western, West Coast Eagles, has accepted a reprimand for Tripping Erin Phillips, Port Adelaide, during the first quarter of the Round One match between West Coast Eagles and [...]
Rayner fights suspension at Tribunal – Round 23
Cameron Rayner, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Ben Brown, Melbourne, during the first quarter of the Round 23 match between Brisbane Lions and Melbourne played at the Gabba on [...]
MRP Round 23
Friday Cameron Rayner #16 Brisbane Lions - 1 Match - Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne, 1st quarter: Rough Conduct - Tackle on Ben Brown #50. Graded Careless Conduct, Medium Impact, High Contact Noah Answerth #43 Brisbane [...]
Big Pies and Blues changes – AFL Teams Rd 23
BRISBANE LIONS v MELBOURNE Friday, August 19, 7:50pm at The Gabba LIONS B: Gardiner, Payne, Rich HB: Starcevich, Andrews, Coleman C: Bailey, Zorko, McCluggage HF: Rayner, Hipwood, McCarthy F: McStay, Daniher, Cameron FOLL: McInerney, Neale, [...]
Didak, O’Loughlin, and the Lions – Classic Qualifying Finals
The last round of the AFL Home and Away season is always a strange time. There’s sadness for the fans and players of 10 teams who for them, Round 23 is the last time they [...]
Derby Dust-up brings $20k fines – MRP, AFL Rd 22
Friday St Kilda v Brisbane Lions Brad Crouch (#5 St Kilda) - Rough Conduct (First Offence) against Darcy Gardiner (#27 Brisbane Lions) in the Second Quarter. Graded Careless Conduct; Medium Impact; High Contact. 1 Match [...]
AFL Teams Rd 22 – Big Blues News
ST KILDA v BRISBANE Friday, August 12, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium SAINTS https://twitter.com/BigFootySaints/status/1557873154894303233?s=20&t=KdPzEB9EPnAgd2EZBYINcg B: D. Howard, J. Webster, C. Wilkie HB: J. Sinclair, J. Lienert, B. Paton C: M. Wood, B. Crouch, N. Wanganeen-Milera HF: [...]
Cripps – the appeal details for Thursday
The AFL wishes to advise Carlton has notified the league it would appeal Tuesday night’s Tribunal decision involving player Patrick Cripps. Carlton have appealed the two-match sanction imposed on Cripps Engaging in Rough Conduct against Callum Ah [...]
Kelly and Cripps at the Tribunal tonight
AFL Tribunal, Tuesday August 9, 5:00pm AEST: Tim Kelly, West Coast Eagles, has has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Sam Berry, Adelaide Crows during the third quarter of the Round 21 match between [...]
Cripps 2 weeks; Kelly 1 week – MRP Round 21
Friday No charges laid. Saturday Giants v Essendon Jake Stringer #25 Essendon, Rough Conduct against Harrison Himmelberg, GWS, Graded Intentional Conduct, Low Impact, Body Contact. $3000 fine, reduced to $2000 on early plea. Daniel Lloyd [...]
Cotchin challenges; cash flows in from brawlers – Tribunal Rd 20
The AFL advises Richmond's Trent Cotchin has elected to challenge his charge through a written submission to the Tribunal with the outcome to be communicated tomorrow, Wednesday August 3. All other players accepted their sanctions [...]
Mark of the Year, Goal otY and Rising Star Noms – Rd 20, 2022
Mark of the Year Noms The Round 20 Four'N Twenty Mark of the Year nominations are as follows: Josh Dunkley (Western Bulldogs) Darcy Fogarty (Adelaide Crows) Tom Lynch (Richmond) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjQ4T-Jp9Og Goal of the Year Noms The [...]
Pies and Power punch on – Round 20 MRP
Friday Sean Darcy, Fremantle, has been charged with Striking Christian Petracca, Melbourne, during the second quarter of the Round 20 match between Fremantle and Melbourne played at Optus Stadium on Friday 29 July, 2022. In summary, [...]
AFL Teams Round 20, 2022
FREMANTLE v MELBOURNE DOCKERS B: Chapman, Cox, Aish HB: Young, Pearce, Ryan C: Clark, Brayshaw, Acres HF: Schultz, Lobb, Henry F: Frederick, Taberner, Walters FOLL: Darcy, Brodie, Serong I/C: Logue, Colyer, Mundy, Walker EMG: Banfield, [...]
The Best Elimination Finals
As finals time gets closer, there’s excitement in the air for supporters of those sides who have made the finals. And if your team is still in the running (Not you North fans & Eagles [...]
North v Hawks brawls – 17 players charged – Match Review, Rd 19
Friday No charges laid. Saturday Flynn Perez, North Melbourne, has been charged with Rough Conduct against Jaeger O'Meara, Hawthorn, during the first quarter of the Round 19 match between North Melbourne and Hawthorn played at Blundstone [...]
Hayes out for two – AFL Match Review Panel, Round 18
Friday Jack Steele, St Kilda, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Alex Keath, Western Bulldogs, during the first quarter of the Round 18 match between the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda played at [...]
AFLCA Champion Player of the Year – Current Leaderboard
Clayton Oliver is 9 points ahead of the pack in the AFL Coaches Association PotY award after round 18 voting. VOTES PLAYER CLUB 84 Clayton Oliver MELB 75 Christian Petracca MELB 72 Andrew Brayshaw FRE [...]
AFL Teams Round 18
WESTERN BULLDOGS v ST KILDA Friday July 15, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium BULLDOGS B: Richards, Gardner, Khamis HB: Hannan, Keath, Dale C: Williams, Liberatore, Macrae HF: West, Bruce, Smith F: Bontempelli, Sweet, Weightman FOLL: English, [...]
Mark and Goal of the Year PLUS Rising Star – Rd 17
Mark of the Year - Round 17 nominee The Round 17 Four'N Twenty Mark of the Year nominations are as follows: Tom Doedee (Adelaide Crows) Harry Edwards (West Coast Eagles) Cameron Zurhaar (North Melbourne) Goal [...]
Tribunal Round 17 – Cumming accepts fine for dangerous tackle
Isaac Cumming, GWS GIANTS, has accepted a $2000 sanction for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Connor Rozee, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round 17 match between Port Adelaide and the GWS GIANTS played [...]