AFL News and Sporting News
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 [...]
Collingwood 2025 Board confirmed
Collingwood’s Board for 2025 has been finalized following the club’s Annual General Meeting held at the Glasshouse in the AIA Vitality Centre. The election saw Barry Carp and Renée Roberts re-elected, while Gaye Morris and [...]
The 2025 AFL Fixture: Balancing Tradition, Fairness, and Spectacle
The release of the 2025 AFL fixture has, as always, sparked passionate debate among fans, pundits, and clubs alike. While the AFL deserves credit for maintaining cherished traditions and introducing new initiatives to enhance the [...]
Hawthorn Farewells Sophie Locke and Tahlia Fellows Ahead of 2025 AFLW Season
Hawthorn Football Club has announced that Sophie Locke and Tahlia Fellows will not be offered contracts for the 2025 AFLW season, marking the end of their time with the Hawks. The decision comes as part [...]
Harrison and DeMattia Extend Their Stay with the Magpies
Collingwood Football Club is excited to announce that Harvey Harrison and Harry DeMattia have signed two-year contract extensions, securing their places in the black and white until the end of 2027. Harvey Harrison, a South [...]
North Melbourne Mourns the Loss of Barry Cheatley
North Melbourne Football Club is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Barry Cheatley, a beloved former player, administrator, and life member. His sudden loss comes in a week already marked by the passing of [...]
Eilish Sheerin Joins North Melbourne in Major AFLW Trade
Eilish Sheerin, a two-time All-Australian defender, has joined North Melbourne from Richmond in a highly anticipated AFLW trade. This strategic move sees Sheerin bolster the reigning premiers' defensive lineup, bringing her exceptional skills and versatility [...]
North Melbourne AFL Club records 13th consecutive profit in 2024
North Melbourne Football Club has announced its 13th consecutive annual profit for the 2024 financial year, highlighting strong growth across several key areas. The club recorded an operating profit of $961,280, with total revenue climbing [...]
Nicola Barr Joins St Kilda in Major AFLW Trade Deal
Inaugural GWS Giants star Nicola Barr is set to bring her skills and leadership to Moorabbin, signing a three-year deal with St Kilda as part of a significant three-way trade involving the Giants and Adelaide [...]
Insights into the 2025 AFL Draft: Rising Stars and Key Strategies
As the 2025 AFL Draft approaches, the conversation surrounding top prospects and club strategies continues to intensify. A deep dive into player form, club needs, and draft rankings reveals intriguing narratives and trends shaping this [...]
AFL Draft 2025: North Melbourne’s Bold Draft Strategy/Gamble
North Melbourne has made waves with an aggressive draft strategy aimed at revitalizing their team after years of struggle. The Kangaroos traded their 2025 first-round pick to Richmond in exchange for pick 27 in the [...]
Harley Reid’s Future at West Coast: Sam McClure
AFL journalist Sam McClure has cast doubt over the long-term future of young star Harley Reid at the West Coast Eagles. McClure has stated with confidence that Reid "will not finish his career there," reigniting [...]
Eddie McGuire Expands Influence with AFL Shows on Channel 7
Eddie McGuire, a prominent figure in Australian sports media, has made headlines by collaborating with Channel 7 through his production company, JAM TV. This move includes the launch of two new AFL talk shows, signaling [...]
Collingwood’s Derek Hine Departs Amid Recruiting Restructure
Derek Hine, Collingwood Football Club’s highly respected Head of Recruiting, has departed the club after nearly two decades of service. This move comes as part of a broader strategic restructuring within the club's recruiting department, [...]
Tayla Harris Set to Move in Groundbreaking Six-Club AFLW Mega Deal
The AFLW trade period has been electrified by news of a massive six-club mega deal that could see key forward Tayla Harris join Hawthorn. This complex trade, involving multiple players and draft picks, promises to [...]
Tasmania and VIC Metro Triumph at 2024 AFL Open Champs
A historic day unfolded at the South Pine Sports Complex in Queensland, where Tasmania and VIC Metro were crowned national champions in the inaugural 2024 Toyota AFL Open across the inclusion and wheelchair divisions. Tasmania [...]
AFL Financial Round-Up: We compare Cats, Essendon, and Western Bulldogs 2024 Results
The 2024 AFL season has not only been thrilling on the field but also financially significant for several clubs. Three of them—the Geelong Cats, Essendon Football Club, and Western Bulldogs—have today announced their financial results [...]
Imogen Mulgrew to Present Premiership Cup if Kangaroos Win AFLW Grand Final
An Inspirational Young Fan Takes Center Stage North Melbourne's Good Friday SuperClash ambassador, Imogen Mulgrew, will have the honour of presenting the Premiership Cup to captain Emma Kearney and senior coach Darren Crocker if the [...]
Darren Crocker Named 2024 AFLW Senior Coach of the Year
North Melbourne Tasmania Kangaroos' AFLW Senior Coach Darren Crocker has been awarded the 2024 AFL Coaches Association AFLW Senior Coach of the Year. Crocker, who has been at the helm since 2021, received 43 votes to secure the [...]
Kate Lutkins to Present AFLW Premiership Cup if Lions win
Brisbane Lions' 2021 AFLW premiership player and inaugural team member, Kate Lutkins, has been selected to present the 2024 AFLW Premiership Cup to coach Craig Starcevich and captain Bre Koenen if the Lions emerge victorious [...]
Carlton Scores Big with Father-Son Twins and a Rising Star in AFL Draft Coup
The Carlton Football Club has bolstered its future with three exciting additions from the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft. Harry O’Farrell (Pick 40), Ben Camporeale (Pick 43), and Lucas Camporeale (Pick 54) join the Blues, fulfilling [...]
AFLW – Ebony Marinoff Wins Best and Fairest
Adelaide Crows' Ebony Marinoff has been crowned the AFLW Best and Fairest for 2024, capping off a career-best season with the league’s highest individual honor. Marinoff secured the award with 23 votes, finishing three votes [...]