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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 [...]
Mark and Goal of the Year PLUS Rising Star Nom – Rd 14
Mark of the Year - Round 14 nominees The Round 14 Four'N Twenty Mark of the Year nominations are as follows: Sam Draper (Essendon) Tom De Koning (Carlton) Cody Weightman (Western Bulldogs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-D1lEa84_M Goal of [...]
Jordan De Goey Bali Scandal $25k fine – Collingwood Football Club Statement
The Collingwood Football Club strongly condemns the disrespectful conduct of player Jordan De Goey shown in footage taken in Bali where he chose to spend the mid-season bye period. Collingwood CEO Mark Anderson said the [...]
Jack Ginnivan and Isaac Quaynor TikTok Controversy – Collingwood Football Club Statement
Collingwood Football Club players Jack Ginnivan and Isaac Quaynor have apologised for a video posted on a social media platform. https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1538871377792581633?s=20&t=KPCtRR8HPdtLH0Tj2OBOUg The Club was aware of Jack Ginnivan’s since-deleted social media post where he and [...]
Rioli out for one week – Match review, round 14
Thursday Tom Lynch, Richmond, has been charged with Wrestling Lachie Plowman, Carlton, during the third quarter of the Round 14 match between Richmond and Carlton played at the MCG on Thursday, June 16 2022. In [...]
AFL Teams – Round 14
RICHMOND v CARLTON Thursday June 16, 7:20pm at MCG TIGERS B: N.Broad, D.Grimes, R.Tarrant HB: L.Baker, N.Vlastuin, J.Gibcus C: M.Pickett, J.Short, K.McIntosh HF: J.Clarke, K.Lambert, H.Ralphsmith F: J.Riewoldt, S.Bolton, T.Lynch FOLL: T.Nankervis, D.Prestia, T.Cotchin I/C: [...]
Carlton’s incredible win-rate over St Kilda
Since their first game in 1867, Carlton have beaten St Kilda 74% of the time. This includes 5 finals wins out of 5. Yep - 74%. Carlton have scored 4,145 goals MORE than St Kilda [...]
Jason Horne-Francis out for two games – MRP Round 13
Sunday Charges laid: Jason Horne-Francis, North Melbourne, has been charged with Striking Josh Kelly, GWS GIANTS, during the third quarter of the Round 13 match between North Melbourne and the GWS GIANTS played at Marvel [...]
Vlastuin fined, Cameron no case to answer – MRP Round 13
Thursday Nick Vlastuin, Richmond, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Todd Marshall, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Richmond and Port Adelaide played at the MCG on [...]
The AFL Grand Final – Did you know these 8 odd facts?
At the half way point in the year, the AFL Grand Final is on the minds of a lot of fans. We've got "Flagmantle" starting to trend across BigFooty and other social media. Carlton hopes [...]
AFL Teams Round 13
RICHMOND v PORT ADELAIDE Thursday June 9, 7:20pm at the MCG TIGERS B: J.Gibcus, D. Grimes, R.Tarrant HB: D.Rioli, N.Vlastuin, L.Baker C: M.Pickett, J.Short, K.McIntosh HF: J.Clarke, S.Edwards, S.Bolton F: N.Balta, D.Martin, J.Riewoldt FOLL: T.Nankervis, [...]
Rising Star, Mark and Goal of the Year noms – Round 12
Mark of the Year nominees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ijdG1I7wA The Round 12 Four'N Twenty Mark of the Year nominations are as follows: Luke Breust (Hawthorn) Isaac Quaynor (Collingwood) Taylor Walker (Adelaide Crows) Goal of the Year nominees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB3ccWrGHkc [...]
Dockers v Lions melee charges; Smith out for two after headbutt – MRP Rd 12
Friday Bailey Smith, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with Headbutting Zach Touhy, Geelong Cats, during the third quarter of the Round 12 match between Western Bulldogs and the Geelong Cats played at Marvel Stadium on Friday, [...]
AFL Teams – Round 12
WESTERN BULLDOGS v GEELONG CATS Friday June 3, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium BULLDOGS B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, T.O’Brien HB: C.Daniel, A.Keath, B.Dale C: B.Williams, J.Macrae, A.Scott HF: B.Smith, B.Khamis, T.Liberatore F: M.Bontempelli, A.Naughton, C.Weightman FOLL: T.English, [...]
Queen’s Birthday Weekend Match – Big Freeze at the ‘G
Round 13 of the AFL season will see Melbourne and Collingwood face off in the 21st Queen's Birthday Match, also since 2015 hosting the Big Freeze at the 'G fund raiser. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tso8S7IGRJY The Collingwood/Melbourne Queen's [...]
Buddy up on striking charge – AFL Tribunal
AFL Tribunal, Wednesday June 1, 5:00pm AEST: Lance Franklin, Sydney Swans, has been charged with Striking Trent Cotchin, Richmond, during the second quarter of the Round 11 match between the Sydney Swans and Richmond played at the [...]
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How sport can drive change for a better world “Social justice issues are becoming as much a part of sport as the act of throwing, catching, hitting or kicking a ball. Sport and causes related [...]
Rising Star, Mark of the Year and Goal of the Year Noms – Round 11
Sam De Koning - Rising Star Rd 11 Geelong Cats' Sam De Koning is the Round 11 NAB AFL Rising Star nominee. Photo: Michael Wilson, AFL Photos Geelong Cats' Sam De Koning has [...]
Buddy out for a week? More striking and rough conduct – MRP Round 11
Friday Lance Franklin, Sydney Swans, has been charged with Striking Trent Cotchin, Richmond, during the second quarter of the Round 11 match between the Sydney Swans and Richmond played at the SCG on Friday, May 27, 2022. [...]
AFL Teams Round 11 – Return of the forwards; some surprise outs.
SYDNEY v RICHMOND Friday May 27, 7:50pm at the SCG SWANS B: D.Rampe, P.McCartin, O.Florent HB: J.Lloyd, T.McCartin, J.McInerney C: W.Hayward, C.Warner, N.Blakey HF: L.Parker, L.McDonald, M.Roberts F: T.Papley, L.Franklin, S.Wicks FOLL: P.Ladhams, C.Mills, I.Heeney [...]
Noms for Rising Star + Mark and Goal of the Year Round 10
Mark of the Year - Round 10 nominees The Round 10 Four'N Twenty Mark of the Year nominations are as follows: Jeremy Howe (Collingwood) Tom De Koning (Carlton) Toby Nankervis (Richmond) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-CCUUw_Yzc Goal of the [...]
Rounds 16 to 19 fixture released
The games: Round Sixteen Thursday, Jun 30 STADIUM (HOST NETWORK) EST LOCAL Brisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs The Gabba (SEVEN) 7:20pm 7:20pm Friday, Jul 1 STADIUM (HOST NETWORK) EST LOCAL Carlton vs. St Kilda Marvel [...]
Wrestling and striking dominate MRP in round 10
Friday Charges laid:Josh Kennedy, Sydney Swans, has been charged with Striking Sam Docherty, Carlton, during the second quarter of the Round 10 match between Carlton and the Sydney Swans played at Marvel Stadium on Friday, May [...]
Teams – Carlton vs Sydney – Round 10
BLUES B: Le.Young, J.Weitering, L.Stocker HB: N.Newman, L,Plowman, A.Saad C: L.O’Brien, P.Cripps, S.Walsh HF: J.Motlop, C.Curnow, C.Durdin F: M.Owies, J.Silvagni, Z.Fisher FOLL: T.De Koning, M.Kennedy, G.Hewett I/C: A.Cerra, J.Carroll, M.Cottrell, S.Docherty EMG: B.Kemp, P.Dow, J.Boyd, [...]
Grand Final back to 2:30 start time at the MCG
The AFL has today announced the 2022 Toyota AFL Grand Final will once again begin in its traditional time slot of 2:30pm AEST on Saturday, September 24 at the MCG. The 2022 Toyota AFL Grand [...]
Mark of the Year, Goal of the Year, Rising Star Noms – Round 9
Mark of the Year - Round Nine nominees The Round Nine Four'N Twenty Mark of the Year nominations are as follows: Jack Billings (St Kilda) Tom De Koning (Carlton) Ivan Soldo (Richmond) https://youtu.be/aL8PjxROaAk Goal of [...]