AFL News and Sporting News
Saints’ Trade Ghost: The Leek Aleer Bounce That Never Was
Leek Aleer officially requested a move to St Kilda—but by mid-October the Saints had walked away. The sudden back-flip leaves questions about their list strategy, credibility in trade circles, and what lies next for the GWS defender.
Suns Swing for the Moon: Inside Gold Coast’s Pursuit of Christian Petracca
Gold Coast are circling Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca in one of the boldest plays of the 2025 trade period. The Suns believe they’re ready to contend — and adding Petracca would transform them overnight into a genuine top-four threat.
New Spark at Moorabbin: How Sam Flanders Turbocharges the Saints’ Attacking Pressure
St Kilda’s move for Gold Coast’s Sam Flanders gives them the burst speed and contested aggression they’ve been missing. His arrival reshapes the forward mix, linking midfield grunt with scoreboard impact in a way that fits Ross Lyon’s evolving system.
Defensive Dynamo: Why Brandon Starcevich Is the Perfect Building-Block for the Eagles’ Back Six
West Coast have landed one of the league’s most reliable lockdown defenders, prising Brandon Starcevich out of Brisbane in a complex three-club trade. The move injects leadership, toughness, and instant stability into a backline still finding its identity.
Richmond Star Tom Lynch Suffers Concussion in Training, Ruled Out Under AFL Protocol
Richmond Football Club's star forward, Tom Lynch, has encountered another setback in his preparation for the 2025 AFL season. During a match simulation on Friday, Lynch suffered a concussion after a collision with a teammate. [...]
Rising Star: Ben Jepson Joins Gold Coast SUNS in 2025 After Standout VFL Season
Ben Jepson’s AFL dream has become a reality as he officially joins the Gold Coast SUNS for the 2025 season. The 24-year-old midfielder impressed during pre-season training and secured a spot as a pre-season supplementary [...]
Super Bowl 2025: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Key Stats, Odds, and Predictions
Super Bowl LIX is set to be a thrilling rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. With both teams boasting elite [...]
Richmond Star Noah Balta Pleads Guilty to Assault – Suspended for 2025 Season Start
Richmond Football Club's key defender, Noah Balta, has pleaded guilty to assault following a late-night incident on December 30, 2024, at the Mulwala Water Ski Club near the New South Wales-Victoria border. The altercation resulted [...]
George Wardlaw Suffers Another Hamstring Setback Ahead of 2025 Season
North Melbourne midfielder George Wardlaw has suffered yet another injury setback, with a hamstring strain sustained during a late January 2025 training session placing his availability for Round 1 in doubt. The young star was [...]
Hawthorn Star Will Day Returns to Full Training, Eyes Versatile Role in 2025
Hawthorn’s young star Will Day has made a triumphant return to full training after recovering from the collarbone injury that prematurely ended his 2024 season. The 23-year-old sustained the setback during the penultimate round against [...]
Mattaes Phillipou Sidelined with Stress Fracture, Dougal Howard Injured at Training
Mattaes Phillipou will miss the start of the 2025 season after scans confirmed a stress fracture in his right femur. The 20-year-old had been enjoying his most promising pre-season before the setback, which will require [...]
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 [...]
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s Immediate Playing Future with the Western Bulldogs is Uncertain
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, a rising star for the Western Bulldogs, faces uncertainty regarding his playing future as reports emerge of his intermittent attendance at pre-season training sessions since December 2024. The 20-year-old forward, who had a [...]
Abbie Chatfield Confronts Harassment and Former AFL Player’s Comments
Media personality has called out harassment and online abuse after a troubling incident at the Australian Open and subsequent comments by former AFL player Jed Lamb. The situation has sparked widespread debate about gendered harassment [...]
AFL Integrity Unit Probes Lewd Image Scandal Involving Carlton President Luke Sayers
The AFL Integrity Unit has launched an investigation following a lewd photo scandal involving Carlton Football Club president Luke Sayers. The explicit image, depicting male genitalia, was posted from Sayers’ X (formerly Twitter) account and [...]
Carlton President Luke Sayers Embroiled in Lewd Photo Scandal
Carlton Football Club president Luke Sayers has found himself at the center of controversy after a lewd photo was posted from his social media account. The explicit image, depicting male genitalia, was shared on his [...]
Indigenous All Stars 2025 and Fremantle unite to unveil guernseys and match ball
The 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars match is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the AFL pre-season, combining art, culture, and sport in an event that celebrates the rich contributions of [...]
Sam Walsh Suffers Hamstring Setback in Carlton’s Pre-Season Training
Carlton Football Club star midfielder Sam Walsh has encountered a pre-season setback after suffering a hamstring strain during training on Monday, January 13, 2025. This injury poses a challenge to the Blues' preparations for the [...]
News Corp to Sell Foxtel: A Landmark Move in Sports Broadcasting and the rights to the AFL with it.
The Australian media industry is buzzing with news of News Corp and Telstra’s decision to sell their jointly-owned pay TV service, Foxtel. The acquisition, set to be finalized by global sports streaming giant DAZN Group, [...]
AFL 2025 Fixture : Below is every round of the 2025 AFL season
The AFL has released its fixture for the 2025 season, with matches confirmed up to round 15 and several notable changes designed to maximize fan engagement. This season will see 23 Thursday [...]
Brisbane Lions Premiership Player Aaron Shattock Critical After Excavator Accident
Aaron Shattock, a 2002 premiership winner with the Brisbane Lions, is in critical condition following a serious accident at his Gold Coast property. The 44-year-old was operating an excavator when it overturned, trapping him underneath. [...]
Tessie McManus to depart Saints
St Kilda Football Club has announced that Executive General Manager Tessie McManus will leave her position at the end of January 2025 to pursue a new opportunity outside of the AFL. With a career spanning [...]
AFL Announces Stellar Line-Up for 2025 Indigenous All Stars Game
The AFL has unveiled an incredible second wave of players for the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars game, with tickets now on sale for the highly anticipated match, set to take place on Saturday, [...]
SUNS Welcome Five Local Stars in AFLW Draft
The Gold Coast SUNS have bolstered their AFLW list with five Streetsmarts SUNS Academy graduates selected in the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft. The homegrown talents include Havana Harris (Pick 2), Heidi Talbot (Pick 27), Mia [...]
Collingwood Welcomes Ash Centra as First Draft Pick
Collingwood has proudly welcomed star midfielder Ash Centra as the club’s first draft pick in the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft, securing her with Pick One. Centra, a standout talent from Gippsland Power in the Coates [...]
Saints Strengthen AFLW Squad with Dynamic Draft Trio
St Kilda has bolstered its AFLW list with three exciting additions from the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft: Zoe Besanko, Kyla Forbes, and Alana Gee. This talented trio joins trade signings Charlotte Baskaran, Amber Clarke, and [...]