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Injury lists for all clubs after AFL Round 8
All the latest updates on player injuries. Subscribe to the thread for forum alerts when the lists are updated. Adelaide injury news Player Injury return Callum Ah Chee Hamstring 1 week Darcy Fogarty Back Test [...]
Power Rankings by BigFooty – Who to tip for round 9?
After Rd 8, here’s how the model sees the AFL comp. 📊 Current Rankings Rank Team Rating Prev Move Ladder Ladder Diff 1 ↑ Brisbane Lions 1718 2 +1 4 +3 2 ↓ Hawthorn 1714 [...]
Round 8 – All the AFL teams
COLLINGWOOD v HAWTHORN Thursday 30 April 2026, 7:30pm, MCG COLLINGWOOD FB: Billy Frampton (17), Darcy Moore (30), Harry Perryman (12) HB: Isaac Quaynor (3), Josh Daicos (7), Dan Houston (9) C: Roan Steele (45), Ned [...]
Teams Round 8 – AFL 2026 – Thursday Night
COLLINGWOOD v HAWTHORN Thursday 30 April 2026, 7:30pm, MCG COLLINGWOOD FB: Billy Frampton (17), Darcy Moore (30), Brayden Maynard (4) HB: Harry Perryman (12), Josh Daicos (7), Isaac Quaynor (3) C: Roan Steele (45), Ned [...]
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 [...]
Remembering Andrew Krakouer: A Life of Talent, Resilience, and Heart
WARNING: This story features the names and images of deceased Aboriginal people. The Australian football community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Andrew Krakouer, who passed away at the age of 42. A [...]
Hawthorn Stuns GWS with Epic Comeback in Windy Launceston
In a thrilling Round 3 AFL encounter at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Hawthorn showcased remarkable resilience, overcoming a significant early deficit to defeat the GWS Giants by 12 points. Hawthorn 10.16 (76) defeated GWS Giants [...]
Saints Dominate Tigers with Second-Half Blitz
delivered a commanding performance at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, overpowering Richmond with an 82-point victory in Round 3 of the AFL season. St Kilda 20.15 (135) def. Richmond 7.11 (53) The Saints led by a [...]
Suns Smash Demons with Second-Half Blitz at the MCG
The Gold Coast Suns delivered a statement win on Saturday afternoon, demolishing Melbourne by 58 points in a dominant Round 3 performance at the MCG. Gold Coast Suns 18.12 (120) def. Melbourne Demons 8.14 (62) [...]
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 [...]
Goodwin’s Gawn Comments Spark Debate Over Privacy in AFL
In the aftermath of Melbourne’s 59-point loss to North Melbourne, Demons coach Simon Goodwin addressed captain Max Gawn’s performance, attributing it in part to personal matters off the field. Goodwin’s comment that “there’s a backstory [...]
Hawks Fly High as Carlton Collapse in Second Half
Hawthorn extended their unbeaten run to start the 2025 AFL season, defeating Carlton by 20 points in a gritty Thursday night clash at the MCG. The win sees the Hawks move to 3-0, their best [...]