AFL News and Sporting News
Who’s primed to win in Gather Round? – BigFooty Power Rankings
After Rd 4, here’s how BigFooty's exclusive, hyper-accurate* model sees the competition. 📊 Current Rankings Rank Team Rating Prev Move 1 ↑ Brisbane Lions 1688 2 +1 2 ↓ Western Bulldogs 1685 1 -1 3 [...]
Does Team Quality Explain Home Ground Advantage in the AFL?
Home ground advantage is one of the most discussed — and misunderstood — concepts in AFL football. But there’s a key question that sits at the centre of the debate: This article is part of [...]
AFL injury lists after Round 4, 2026
Adelaide injury news Player Injury return Callum Ah Chee Hamstring 6-8 weeks Jordan Butts Concussion TBA Daniel Curtin Dislocatedknee cap 5-7 weeks Jordan Dawson Calf Rd 4 Mark Keane Broken leg 2 months Rory Laird [...]
The AFL’s True Fortress Grounds: Which Venues Actually Give Teams an Edge?
Some AFL grounds are talked about like fortresses. Others are assumed to give the home side an advantage simply because they’re “home”. But when you break the data down by venue, a very different picture [...]
Tasmania’s AFL Dream in Jeopardy Amid Stadium Funding and Political Turmoil
Tasmania’s AFL team, the Devils, is facing an uncertain future as political instability and ballooning stadium costs threaten the project’s viability. The proposed Macquarie Point Stadium in Hobart, initially budgeted at \$715 million, is now [...]
Hewett Extends Blues Stay with Two-Year Deal
Carlton midfielder George Hewett has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Blues until at least the end of 2027. Hewett has been in superb form this season, averaging 27.8 disposals, 6.7 clearances, [...]
AFL Teams, Round 13, 2025
WESTERN BULLDOGS v HAWTHORN Thursday June 5, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium BULLDOGS B: L.Cleary, J.O’Donnell, R.Gardner HB: L.Bramble, R.Lobb, B.Dale C: B.Williams, E.Richards, J.Freijah HF: R.Sanders, A.Naughton, M.Kennedy F: L.Vandermeer, B.Khamis, R.West FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli [...]
Australian A-League All-Time Top Scorers
Source: Unsplash The 2024/25 A-League season has reached its conclusion, and a mouthwatering Grand Final lies just around the corner. For the first time ever, two teams from the same city will contest [...]
2025 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft Order Revealed as Clubs Eye Reinforcements
The AFL has confirmed the draft order for the 2025 Mid-Season Rookie Draft, set to take place tonight, Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30pm AEST. This draft gives clubs a chance to strengthen their lists mid-season, [...]
AFL Round 11, 2025: Hawthorn Hawks vs Brisbane Lions at the MCG
The Hawthorn Hawks are set to host the Brisbane Lions in Round 11 of the 2025 AFL season at the MCG. This matchup is highly anticipated, with both teams eager to secure a crucial mid-season [...]
Geelong Cats Grapple with Mounting Injuries After Round 10
The Geelong Cats are confronting a significant injury crisis following their Round 10 clash against Port Adelaide. Despite a commanding 115–39 victory, the match was overshadowed by a series of injuries that have left the [...]
From Premiership Glory to Personal Tragedy: Remembering Adam Selwood
Adam Selwood wasn’t the loudest name in the AFL, but for anyone who followed the West Coast Eagles in the 2000s, he was unforgettable. A hard-nosed tagger, a selfless teammate, and a 2006 premiership player, [...]
AFL Mourns the Passing of Robert Walls, a True Legend of the Game
The Australian football community is in mourning following the passing of Robert Walls, who died peacefully at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer. A revered figure in the game, Walls leaves [...]
Premium Gabba suites for the premiership defence
The Brisbane Lions are riding high in 2025, defending their premiership title with a strong start to the season. As the team continues its campaign, there's no better place to experience the action than from [...]
Marvel Stadium to Host Free NBA Finals Live Site for Game One on June 6
NBA Finals Game One Coming Live to Marvel Stadium – Free for All Fans Basketball fans, mark your calendars—Marvel Stadium is once again bringing the NBA Finals to Melbourne with a free live site event [...]
Luke Jackson Trade Rumours Intensify as Fremantle Faces Fresh Uncertainty
Luke Jackson’s future at Fremantle has been thrown into doubt following fresh reports that he may request a trade back to Melbourne at the end of the 2025 AFL season. Despite being contracted until 2029, [...]
Willie Rioli Suspended Over Threats to Rival Players in Ongoing AFL Misconduct Probe
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has been suspended for one match by the AFL following multiple incidents involving threats made toward opposing players. The decision comes after a series of events that began with a [...]
Footy Documentaries – The Top Five
Whether you're a lifelong supporter or a new fan of the game, AFL documentaries are a great way to revisit defining moments, explore untold stories, or gain insight into the people who have shaped the [...]
Controversy Clouds Classic as Geelong Pips Collingwood in Thriller
http://gty.im/2212564020 Geelong claimed a thrilling three-point win over Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday night, but the Round 8 contest will be remembered as much for its drama and controversy as its high-quality football. The [...]
North Melbourne Bans Kane Cornes Interview Over “Bullying” Commentary
North Melbourne has taken a strong stance on media conduct, cancelling a scheduled interview between Kane Cornes and coach Alastair Clarkson, citing what it describes as “personal and vindictive” commentary from the media figure. The [...]
Collingwood Issues Round 7 Injury and Health Update Ahead of Anzac Day Clash
Collingwood has released its Round 7 injury and health update ahead of the highly anticipated Anzac Day match against Essendon at the MCG on Friday. Head of High Performance Jarrod Wade provided the latest on [...]
Richmond’s Noah Balta Sentenced Over Assault, Club and Player Respond
Richmond defender Noah Balta has been sentenced after pleading guilty to an assault charge stemming from an incident in Mulwala last December. The 24-year-old was fined $3,000, placed under an 18-month community corrections order, and [...]
Beveridge Uncertain on Ugle-Hagan’s Future Amid Ongoing Absence​
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has admitted there is still no clear timeline for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s return to the AFL side, calling the situation “rubbery” and full of unknowns. Ugle-Hagan, the 2020 number one draft [...]
Australia U18 Girls to Face All Stars in AFL Talent Showcase at RSEA Park
Australia’s best young AFLW talent will be on display this Sunday as the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Girls take on the All Stars in a blockbuster talent showcase at RSEA Park in Melbourne. Representing [...]
Bailey Smith Under AFL Investigation After Gesture Toward Crows Fan
In the aftermath of Geelong's 19-point win over Adelaide in Gather Round, Cats midfielder Bailey Smith is under AFL investigation after being filmed making an obscene gesture toward a Crows fan as he left Adelaide [...]
Davies-Uniacke Signs Seven-Year Extension with North Melbourne
Davies-Uniacke Signs Seven-Year Extension with North Melbourne North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke has pledged his long-term future to the club, signing a seven-year contract extension that will keep him in royal blue and white until [...]
Future AFL Stars to Shine in U18 National Team Clash
Footy fans in Melbourne will get a glimpse of the game’s next generation this weekend, as the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Boys squad takes the field as the Australia U18 team. The U18s will [...]
AFL Coach Slams “Total Confusion” Over Tackle Rules: “No One Understands It Anymore”
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has delivered a scathing assessment of the AFL’s current tackling rules, saying they’ve become so unclear that no one — not coaches, players, or even umpires — understands them anymore. [...]
AFL Expands Charity Partnerships with headspace and Disaster Relief Australia
The AFL has announced two new charity partnerships, welcoming headspace and Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) as official charity partners for the next three years. They will join the AFL’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program alongside [...]