AFL News and Sporting News
Who’s primed to win in Gather Round? – BigFooty Power Rankings
After Rd 4, here’s how BigFooty's exclusive, hyper-accurate* model sees the competition. 📊 Current Rankings Rank Team Rating Prev Move 1 ↑ Brisbane Lions 1688 2 +1 2 ↓ Western Bulldogs 1685 1 -1 3 [...]
Does Team Quality Explain Home Ground Advantage in the AFL?
Home ground advantage is one of the most discussed — and misunderstood — concepts in AFL football. But there’s a key question that sits at the centre of the debate: This article is part of [...]
AFL injury lists after Round 4, 2026
Adelaide injury news Player Injury return Callum Ah Chee Hamstring 6-8 weeks Jordan Butts Concussion TBA Daniel Curtin Dislocatedknee cap 5-7 weeks Jordan Dawson Calf Rd 4 Mark Keane Broken leg 2 months Rory Laird [...]
The AFL’s True Fortress Grounds: Which Venues Actually Give Teams an Edge?
Some AFL grounds are talked about like fortresses. Others are assumed to give the home side an advantage simply because they’re “home”. But when you break the data down by venue, a very different picture [...]
Which AFL Clubs Get the Biggest Home Ground Advantage?
Home ground advantage is often talked about in AFL circles, but which clubs actually benefit the most? Using AFL match data from 2022 to 2026, we’ve compared each club’s win rate at home versus away [...]
Home Ground Advantage in the AFL: Myth, Fortress or Measurable Edge?
Home ground advantage is one of the most debated concepts in AFL football. Some venues are spoken about like fortresses, others like neutral territory, and a few have quietly become places where the home side [...]
AFL Concussion Class Action Expands as League Tightens Player Protection Rules
The AFL is facing increasing legal and reputational pressure around player safety, with eight more former players joining the growing concussion class action while the league also introduces stricter on-field rules aimed at reducing dangerous [...]
Carlton v Collingwood Round 6 2026: Tickets, MCG Crowd and Rivalry Preview
The AFL’s most enduring rivalry returns in Round 6, 2026, with Carlton taking on Collingwood at the MCG. It’s a fixture that rarely needs context — but every year, it still delivers one of the biggest [...]
Collingwood and Hawks looking barely scratched – AFL Injury News – Round 3, 2026
Adelaide injury news Player Injury return Callum Ah Chee Hamstring 6-8 weeks Daniel Curtin Dislocatedknee cap 6-8 weeks Jordan Dawson Calf Rd 4 Sid Draper Ankle Test Mitch Hinge Back 1 week Mark Keane Broken [...]
AFL Gather Round 2026: Footy’s Festival Weekend Returns to South Australia
The AFL’s festival round is back, with Gather Round 2026 set to run from Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12. Once again, all 18 clubs will head to South Australia for a full round [...]
Latest injury Lists for AFL Round 1
Keep up to date with AFL player injury lists in the forum Adelaide injury news Player Injury return Riley Thilthorpe Back Test Daniel Curtin Dislocated knee cap Early season Mitch Hinge Back soreness 4-6 weeks [...]
Round 7 AFL 2026: Len Hall Tribute Game – Fremantle v Carlton at Optus Stadium
One of the most meaningful fixtures in the AFL calendar returns in Round 7 of the 2026 season when Fremantle host Carlton in the Len Hall Tribute Game. Held each season around ANZAC Day, the [...]
Round 4 AFL 2026: Brisbane Lions v Collingwood at the Gabba
Round 4 of the 2026 AFL season delivers a blockbuster when the Brisbane Lions host Collingwood at the Gabba. For fans looking for 2026 AFL tickets, this is one of the early-season matches that immediately [...]
Round 7, 2026: ANZAC Day – Essendon v Collingwood at the MCG
Few days on the AFL calendar carry the weight of April 25. When Essendon and Collingwood walk onto the MCG on ANZAC Day, it’s more than Round 7. It’s tradition. It’s ceremony. It’s one of [...]
AFL Injury lists leading into Opening Round
Adelaide injury news Player Injury return Callum Ah Chee Hamstring In doubt for Rd 1 Isaac Cumming Hamstring Test for second pre-season match Daniel Curtin Dislocated knee cap Early season Sid Draper Groin soreness Second [...]
Round 4, 2026: Easter Monday – Hawthorn v Geelong
Easter Monday belongs to Hawthorn and Geelong. It’s become one of the most reliable fixtures on the AFL calendar. Big crowd. Big noise. Big moments. Even when one side is rebuilding and the other is [...]
Essendon v Hawthorn: A Rivalry That Never Really Cools Off
Some AFL rivalries are built on geography. Others on finals heartbreak. The tension between Essendon and Hawthorn has always felt a little deeper than that. It’s been shaped by eras of dominance, controversial moments, and [...]
Buying AFL Tickets Safely in Australia: What Fans Need to Know
There’s nothing quite like the buzz of heading to the footy — the build-up, the crowd, the roar when the siren sounds. But with high-demand AFL matches, finals and marquee games selling out fast, ticket [...]
AFL Players Hit the Track: Returning to Training for the 2026 Season
As the AFL world gears up for another blockbuster year, clubs across the league have begun returning to pre-season training after the Christmas and New Year break. With muscles being tested, new recruits settling in, [...]
Sports Fandom and Betting Live Hand-in-Glove on the Second Screen
Everybody loves watching live sport. The atmosphere, the banter, the tension, the elation of victory and the misery of defeat. Watching sport has always stretched way beyond game day, with office pools and bar banter [...]
A Grand Final to Mark — North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos vs Brisbane Lions
Get ready, footy fans: the stage is set for one of the most anticipated showdowns in the women’s game. On Saturday 29 November 2025, under the lights at IKON Park, the 2025 2025 NAB AFLW [...]
Jason Johannisen Joins Hawthorn as AFL Development Coach
Hawthorn has strengthened its coaching ranks with the addition of 2016 Norm Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen, who joins the club as an AFL Development Coach ahead of the 2026 season. After an accomplished 15-year career [...]
Meg McDonald Bids Farewell to AFLW Career
The Decision After a distinguished career spanning multiple seasons, Meg McDonald has officially announced her retirement from the Geelong Football Club’s AFLW side. As the club’s longest‑serving AFLW captain, she departs having played 72 games for [...]
Week 1 AFLW Finals – Ticketing, Fixtures & What’s at Stake
The Fixtures Here are the matchups scheduled for Week 1 of the finals series: First Qualifying Final: North Melbourne Kangaroos (1) vs. Hawthorn Hawks (4) — Friday 7 November, 7:15pm at IKON Park. First Elimination Final: Carlton [...]
All-Australian Squad of 42 Unveiled
The AFLW 2025 All-Australian squad of 42 players has been announced, featuring talent from all 18 AFLW clubs. Reigning premiers North Melbourne dominated the selection with a league-high six players named, including stars like Jasmine [...]
Suns’ Next Wave: How Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Fits Gold Coast’s 2026 & Beyond Push
After trading for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, the Gold Coast Suns are betting on a refresh of their forward structure and list trajectory. This move is less about immediate fireworks and more about aligning talent, culture and timing for a genuine premiership tilt.
Loyalty Pays: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and St Kilda — The Contract That Shifted the Trade Landscape
After turning down huge offers from both South Australian clubs, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera re-signed at St Kilda on a landmark deal. His commitment gave the club stability during a busy trade period and reshaped recruiting dynamics across the league.
What’s Next for Zach Merrett at Essendon in 2026
Zach Merrett remains under contract and at the club—and despite public trade speculation, Essendon held the line. Now the focus shifts: how will the Bombers recalibrate around their skipper, restructure leadership, and reignite a finals push in 2026?
Swans and the Big Blue: How Charlie Curnow’s Move Signals Sydney’s Next Flag Tilt
After ten seasons and 313 goals for Carlton, Charlie Curnow has arrived at Sydney in one of the biggest deals of the 2025 trade period. The Swans have flipped their forward stocks and signalled they’re all-in for 2026 — while Carlton have begun a major reset.