AFL News and Sporting News
AFL Introduces ‘Buddy Franklin Rule’ to Curb Long-Term Player Contracts – What It Means for Clubs and Players
AFL’s ‘Buddy Franklin Rule’ Shakes Up Player Contracts – What It Means for the Game The Australian Football League (AFL) has recently introduced a new regulation, informally known as the ‘Buddy Franklin Rule’, aimed at [...]
AFL Releases 2024 Total Player Payments
AFL 2024 Player Salaries Revealed: Record Number of Million-Dollar Earners The AFL has released its Total Player Payments (TPP) data for 2024, showcasing significant salary increases across the competition. With more players earning over $1 [...]
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. [...]
AFL Teams, Round 17, 2021
PORT ADELAIDE v MELBOURNE Thursday, July 8, 7:40pm at Adelaide Oval Game Day thread ==> Port Adelaide B: Clurey, McKenzie, Aliir HB: Burton, Jonas, Byrne-Jones C: Bergman, Wines, Amon HF: Rozee, Marshall, Motlop F: Georgiades, [...]
Fines all ’round. AFL Tribunal, Round 16 2021
The AFL advises Western Bulldogs players Josh Bruce and Bailey Smith have elected to challenge their respective charges through a written submission to the Tribunal with each outcome to be communicated tomorrow, Wednesday July 7. [...]
MRP Round 16, 2021
Thursday Liam Baker, Richmond, has been charged with Misconduct against Jeremy Sharp, Gold Coast SUNS, during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and Richmond, played at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, July 1, [...]
Teams Round 16, 2021
(All times AEST) GOLD COAST SUNS v RICHMOND Thursday July 1, 7:20pm at Marvel Stadium GCS B: Powell, Collins, Lemmens HB: Lukosius, Ballard, Bowes C: Ellis, Sharp, Fiorini HF: Corbett, Day, Holman F: Swallow, King, [...]
MRP Round 15
Thursday Charges Laid: Tom Stewart, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Wresting against Charlie Cameron, Brisbane Lions during the second quarter of the Round 15 match between the Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats, played The Gabba on Thursday, June 24, 2021. [...]
AFL Teams Round 15
Got your tips in? Tipping proudly supported by The Golden Ticket - For Medallion Club tickets BRISBANE LIONS v GEELONG - Game Day » Gabba, Thursday June 24, 7.30pm BRISBANE LIONS B [4] Callum [...]
AFL Teams, Round 14
Got your tips in? Tipping proudly supported by The Golden Ticket - For Medallion Club tickets GEELONG CATS v WESTERN BULLDOGS Friday June 18, 7:50pm at GMHBA Stadium GEELONG B: J. Bews, L. Henderson, J. [...]
AFL Teams, Round 13
PORT ADELAIDE v GEELONG Thursday June 10, 7:40pm at Adelaide Oval PORT ADELAIDE B: Burton, McKenzie, Aliir HB: Jones, Jonas, Byrne-Jones C: Houston, Wines, Amon HF: Georgiades, Marshall, Motlop F: Rozee, Dixon, Gray FOLL: Ladhams, [...]
“Dreamtime at the G” | Essendon V Richmond | 2021 Round 12 Preview
“We do things differently, there’s no doubt about that, but it works for us” - A relaxed Dimma, confident that the Tigers can overcome on-field and off-field issues. The AFL has dedicated two weeks of [...]
Round 12 Match Review
Friday Charges laid: Tom Sparrow, Melbourne, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Daniel Rich, Brisbane Lions, during the second quarter of the Round 12 match between Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions, played [...]
AFL Teams Round 12, 2021
MELBOURNE v BRISBANE LIONS Friday June 4, 7:50pm at GIANTS Stadium MELBOURNE B: Hibberd, May, Lever HB: Salem, Petty, Brayshaw C: Sparrow, Petracca, Hunt HF: Jordon, McDonald, Spargo F: Fritsch, Jackson, Neal-Bullen FOLL: Gawn, Oliver, [...]
All players accept sanctions – No Tribunal tonight
Everyone has copped it sweet. Mason Redman, Essendon, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Misconduct against Liam Ryan, West Coast Eagles, during the fourth quarter of the Round 11 match between Essendon and the West Coast Eagles, [...]
MRP Round 11
Friday No charges. Saturday Charge laid: Mason Redman, Essendon, has been charged with Misconduct against Liam Ryan, West Coast Eagles, during the fourth quarter of the Round 11 match between Essendon and the West Coast Eagles, played at [...]
AFL Teams – Rd 11 2021
WESTERN BULLDOGS v MELBOURNE Friday May 28, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium BULLDOGS B: Duryea, Keath, Crozier HB: Williams, Cordy, Daniel C: Dale, Liberatore, Johannisen HF: Hunter, Bruce, Weightman F: English, Naughton, Bontempelli FOLL: Sweet, Macrae, [...]
Tribunal Tuesday Night – Rd 10
AFL Tribunal, Tuesday May 25 The AFL Tribunal will sit tonight, Tuesday May 25, to hear the charges laid against Carlton's Lachie Plowman, Richmond's Marlion Pickett and Gold Coast SUNS' Nick Holman. All other players accepted [...]
MRP Round 10
Friday Charge laid: Marlion Pickett, Richmond, has been charged with Striking Brandon Starcevich, Brisbane Lions, during the fourth quarter of the Round 10 match between the Brisbane Lions and Richmond, played at The Gabba on Friday May 21, [...]
AFL Teams – Round 10
Friday, May 21 Brisbane v Richmond - Gabba, 7.50pm AEST BRISBANE In: J.Madden Out: D.Gardiner (shoulder), R.Lester (hamstring) Last week's sub: K.Coleman (replaced R.Lester) RICHMOND In: Nil Out: R.Mansell (managed) Last week's sub: J.Ross (unused) Saturday, May 22 Carlton v Hawthorn [...]
Pride and Points: A Match Steeped in Rivalry | Essendon V North Melbourne | 2021 Round 10 Preview
“When we look to be able to create momentum, we just have to be a bit more composed with the ball.” – North Melbourne coach David Noble on how the Kangaroos need to adjust. [...]
Suns and Saints cop the brunt – AFL Match Review Round 8
Friday Charge laid: Zac Guthrie, Geelong Cats has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Daniel Rioli, Richmond, during the fourth quarter of the Round Eight match between Richmond and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG [...]
The Milestone Million: Total AFL Club Membership Hits Record High in 2021
‘Thank you’ is the message coming loud and clear from AFL Clubs as fans are flocking back to their beloved game, and membership numbers across the league surpass one million. The CEO of the Australian [...]
Dogs v Dees Friday clash in Rounds 11 and 12 AFL Fixture
Rounds 11 and 12 fixture chat here -> Round 11 (times AEST) Friday, May 28 Western Bulldogs v Melbourne, Marvel Stadium (7.50pm) Saturday, May 29 Collingwood v Geelong, MCG, (1.45pm) Brisbane v Greater Western Sydney, [...]
AFL Round 8 Preview – Richmond Vs Geelong
It will be a fight of the felines when round 8’s Friday night primetime game presents the grand final rematch between the Tigers and the Cats. Fans will be tingling with anticipation as the MCG [...]
Round 9 and 10 AFL Fixture Released
The AFL has today released the dates and times for Rounds Nine and Ten of the AFL Premiership Season. Fixture Talk on BigFooty - Go here Marvel will host three games in round 9, with [...]
AFLW All-Australian Team 2021
A total of six debutantes were named on Tuesday night in the AFLW All-Australian team, selected by media identities, AFL and AFLW officials, and past AFLW players. Talk W Awards in our Womens Footy Forum [...]
AFL Round 7 and 8 fixture released
ROUND SEVEN Friday, Apr 30 Richmond vs. Western Bulldogs MCG (SEVEN) 7:50pm Saturday, May 1 Collingwood vs. Gold Coast SUNS MCG (FOX) 1:45pm Adelaide Crows vs. GWS GIANTS Adelaide Oval (FOX) 2:10pm St Kilda vs. [...]