AFL News and Sporting News
AFL Power Rankings by BigFooty – ready for round 8?
BigFooty AFL Power Rankings – Rd 7, 2026 After Rd 7, here’s how the model sees the competition. The question is, if any two teams played today, who would win? 📊 Current Rankings Rank Team [...]
AFL Injury Lists after round 7, 2026
Adelaide injury news PlayerInjuryreturn Callum Ah CheeHamstring1-2 weeks Daniel CurtinDislocated knee capAvailable Jordan DawsonPersonalTBA Darcy FogartyBack2-3 weeks Mitch HingeHamstring2-4 weeks Mark KeaneBroken leg4-6 weeks Jake SoligoAnkleTest Brisbane injury news PlayerInjuryreturn Dan AnnableShoulder14-16 weeks Noah AnswerthConcussionTBA [...]
Free Kick Tally – AFL 2026 – Right in front of you.
Ordered by differential (frees for minus frees against). For and Against show totals with (Home/Away) splits. Rank Team For Against Diff W-D-L % 1 Geelong 164 (91/73) 118 (71/47) +46 4-0-3 138.98 2 St Kilda [...]
AFL Teams – Round 7, 2026 – #zurhaarndredandfifty
WESTERN BULLDOGS v SYDNEY Thursday 23 April 2026, 7:30pm, Marvel Stadium WESTERN BULLDOGS FB: Michael Sellwood (37), Buku Khamis (24), Ryan Gardner (43) HB: Lachie Jaques (11), Lachlan Smith (40), Bailey Dale (31) C: Oskar [...]
Collingwood Edges Western Bulldogs in Controversial Six-Point Thriller
In front of a roaring crowd of over 78,000 – a record home attendance for the Bulldogs – the two sides delivered a Friday night classic that went down to the wire. Despite periods of [...]
Richmond Tigers Overcome 41-Point Deficit to Stun Carlton Blues
Richmond Tigers produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Carlton Blues by 13 points in an electrifying AFL season opener. Despite trailing by 41 points early in the game, Richmond surged back with relentless pressure [...]
Brisbane Lions Edge Sydney Swans in Thrilling Season Opener
The Brisbane Lions staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Sydney Swans by four points in a dramatic AFL season opener at the SCG. Despite trailing by six goals early, the Lions showcased their resilience, [...]
Western Bulldogs Hold Off North Melbourne in Season Opener
The Western Bulldogs kicked off their 2025 AFL campaign with a hard-fought 16-point victory over North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. Despite a strong challenge from the Kangaroos, the Bulldogs held their nerve, delivering a well-rounded [...]
Adelaide Crows Dominate St Kilda in 63-Point Season Opener
The Adelaide Crows kicked off their AFL season in emphatic fashion, overpowering St Kilda with a dominant 63-point victory at Adelaide Oval. The home side set the tone early and never looked back, delivering a [...]
Sydney Swans’ Taylor Adams Suffers Hamstring Injury in Opening Round Loss to Hawthorn
The Sydney Swans faced a major setback in their 2025 AFL season opener, as veteran midfielder Taylor Adams suffered a hamstring injury during their 20-point loss to the Hawthorn Hawks. Adams, who had been looking [...]
AFL 2025 Opening Round: Hawthorn Vs Sydney
The 2025 AFL Opening Round: Hawthorn’s Statement Win Over Sydney The 2025 AFL season kicked off in thrilling fashion with Hawthorn securing a hard-fought 20-point victory over the Sydney Swans at the SCG. The Hawks [...]
AFL’s Opening Round Faces Backlash After Cyclone Disruptions – Is It Time to Scrap the Experiment?
The AFL’s ‘Opening Round’ experiment, designed to generate excitement and extend the season, has come under intense scrutiny after Tropical Cyclone Alfred forced major disruptions to the start of the 2025 season. With multiple games [...]
Nicky Winmar Set to Co-Lead AFL Racism Class Action Against League and Clubs
AFL great Nicky Winmar is set to co-lead a landmark racism class action against the AFL, joining former player Phil Krakouer in the legal fight against the league and several clubs. The case, which involves [...]
Cyclone Alfred Threatens AFL Opening Round as Fans Brace for Disruptions
Update as of 03/03/2025 : AFL Season Opener in Doubt as Cyclone Alfred Nears Brisbane – Will the Gabba Game Go Ahead? The AFL is closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which poses a significant threat [...]
Collingwood vs Carlton: A Preview of the AFL 2025 Season Clash
Few rivalries in the AFL stir emotions quite like Collingwood vs Carlton. Year after year, this historic matchup captivates fans, ignites debate, and delivers some of the most hard-fought contests in Australian rules football. Heading [...]
Hawthorn vs Essendon at the MCG – Round 1, 2025
The anticipation for the 2025 AFL season is palpable, especially with the Round 1 showdown between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Essendon Bombers. Scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7:40 PM AEDT, this match [...]
Max King Avoids Major Knee Injury, Expected to Return for St Kilda’s Season Opener
St Kilda fans can breathe a sigh of relief as key forward Max King has avoided a serious knee injury following a recent scare during a training session. The 23-year-old sustained the injury in what [...]
North Melbourne Partners with Mattel for 2025 Good Friday SuperClash
North Melbourne has officially launched the 2025 Good Friday SuperClash, unveiling a new partnership with global toy and family entertainment giant, Mattel, as the presenting sponsor of the match. With an iconic portfolio that includes [...]
Collingwood Confirms 2025 AFL Coaching Panel with Key Additions
Collingwood has officially locked in its coaching structure for the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, reaffirming stability while welcoming new and returning faces to the panel. Senior Coach Craig McRae will again lead the team, [...]
Sam Draper Set to Re-Sign with Essendon on Massive $800K Deal, Snubs Rival Offers
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is poised to reaffirm his commitment to the Bombers, turning down interest from rival clubs, notably the Adelaide Crows. Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph reported during Fox Footy's broadcast of the [...]
Connor Idun Commits to GIANTS with Long-Term Contract Extension
The GIANTS have secured the long-term future of star defender Connor Idun, who has signed a six-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2032 AFL season. Idun, [...]
Gold Coast SUNS Bolster AFLW Coaching Panel with Key Appointments
The Gold Coast SUNS have made key additions to their AFLW coaching panel ahead of the 2025 season, securing former Collingwood and Carlton player Chris Bryan in a senior coaching role. Bryan, who most recently [...]
Optus Stadium Open Air Boxes: The Ultimate VIP AFL Experience in 2025
Looking for the best way to watch AFL at Optus Stadium? Optus Stadium Open Air Boxes offer an exclusive VIP game-day experience, combining luxury seating, gourmet catering, and premium service with unmatched views of the action. [...]
Carlton’s Jagga Smith Suffers ACL Tear in Pre-Season, Ruled Out for 2025 AFL Season
Jagga Smith’s ACL Injury Sidelines Him for Entire 2025 AFL Season Carlton’s first-round draft pick, Jagga Smith, has suffered a devastating injury just weeks before the 2025 AFL season. The 19-year-old midfielder tore his anterior [...]
Northern Bullants Decide Against Signing Tarryn Thomas Amid AFL Fallout
The Northern Bullants have opted not to sign former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas, despite previous discussions about adding him to their VFL squad. The decision comes after significant scrutiny over Thomas’ past conduct and [...]
AFL Player Faces Serious Sexual Assault Charges
An AFL player has been charged with multiple sexual offences following an investigation into incidents that allegedly took place in the Geelong area. The charges include one count of rape, two counts of sexual assault, [...]
The Lounge at People First Stadium: The Ultimate VIP AFL Experience
AFL football has been played at People First Stadium since 1987 when the Brisbane Bears played first played their home matches at Carrara. The stadium has been completely rebuilt. For AFL fans seeking the best way to [...]
Experience the GABBA Open Air Boxes at the 2025 AFL Opening Round
The 2025 AFL season is set to kick off with a bang, and there’s no better way to experience the action than from the exclusive GABBA Open Air Boxes. As the Brisbane Lions prepare to unfurl [...]
Sydney Swans’ Caiden Cleary Suspended After Illicit Drug Incident
The AFL has handed down a two-match suspension to Sydney Swans youngster Caiden Cleary following an incident involving an illicit substance in December 2024. Cleary, who failed to inform his club of the matter, has [...]