https://www.afl.com.au/news/1491147/save-the-speccy-richmond-tigers-coach-adem-yze-says-defenders-must-protect-themselves-from-high-flyers
Many of the moments in footy that are considered the most courageous are when players are going back with the flight. This proposal would effectivly remove...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-afl-braces-for-the-footy-season-to-be-hit-by-australia-s-fuel-crisis/ar-AA1ZDH9y?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
Not just hitting fans deciding to go to the footy or not. A cost blowout for clubs may mean they are looking at ways of saving money. Keeping...
I guess you could laugh away at the idea, but with things like this and looking into India growth he is getting a little more visionary.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/02/andrew-dillon-reveals-afls-olympic-sized-ambitions-for-brisbane-2032
"Dillon revealed he has grand ambitions...
Does anyone plan on watching this? From the trailer, it seems a concentration on the stories of the game's stars. I would have liked some stories on some fringe players and their struggles, but perhaps there will be.
Round one proper with every side playing needs to be restored. But that's not the way the AFL sees it.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1466322/unbelievably-important-opening-round-here-to-stay-says-afl-coo-tom-harley
1. Collingwood
2. Richmond
3. Essendon
4. Carlton
5. Hawthorn
6. Geelong
7. Melbourne
8. Western Bulldogs
9. St Kilda
10. North Melbourne
Would that be about right?
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/08/08/afl-considering-revolutionary-technology-to-solve-score-review-dilemma
Well overdue to implement a modern and sophisticated technology to superseed the time wasting and cumbersome ARC.
Why should a coach solely bare the brunt from the media for his team's performance post-match?
When the playing group produces a poor performance that lacks effort and accountability, then a representative from the playing group, most likely the capatain or co-captain, should be made to give an...
https://amp.nine.com.au/article/fb93606a-f7fe-4188-9299-2cef2fec337b
Personally I have no interest in American football but I really hope the AFL don't do too much caving to it. I assume the NFL will want their game on a weekend which may effect the timing of the AFL finals match or matches.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1250910/international-rules-hopes-still-alive-after-afl-meeting-with-irish-officials
Personally I had enjoyed the series and I'm glad it's being considered again. Got big crowds in both countries at it's peak. Pretty much the only chance we have to see the best...
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-09/fatima-payman-announces-party-without-policies/104449304
Announced a new party and it's name today.
A little confusing as it's name will be associated with the failed referendum even when she claims there are no links to it.
No policies yet named but...
About half a dozen clubs adopted an Aboriginal name for the last couple of weeks this year, although I see the fixture on the AFL website carries the names beyond just the last couple of weeks.
What are your thoughts? Should more clubs adopt the idea?
Why were the Crows so confident in Nicks by recently re-signing him for a two year extention?
So far this season Adelaide seem to have a lack of pressure at contests are a worsening of skills by foot and hand, when alot would have expected them to be pushing for finals.
Has he already lost the...
Hawkins will run out for his 350th next week. At 35 I still regard him as one of the best key forwards in the game currently.
3x premierships
1x Coleman
5xAA's including 1x AA captain
11x leading Geelong goalkicker
1x Geelong B & F
Pretty handy career.
https://www.abc.net.au/education/getting-reading-right-with-teaching-and-support-students-need/103459538
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-11/grattan-institute-reading-report/103446606
One third of students are below minimum standard for reading.
For decades, many teachers have been...
Just a reminder of what a top bloke the dear leader is.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-19/north-korean-teenagers-sentenced-for-watching-kpop/103370968
Having been on this forum a while I've noticed that alot of (assumedly older) SA and WA based AFL fans mention that they followed a VFL team before their respective SA and WA based AFL teams came in.
However I don't see alot of Victorian based fans mentioning that they also followed a SANFL or...
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-21/afl-gay-player-culture-homophobia-four-corners/102742466
It is a curiosity why there has never been an openly gay player in the AFL.
Clubs need to look at their environment and culture to ensure a fully safe workplace for true acceptance of these players.
https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/rita-panahi/collingwoodimage-raising-eyebrows-and-questions-on-social-media/video/4afac75427e09a631fbf998231527abc
Photo of Collingwood AFLW captain Steph Chiocci touching the breast of another woman.
Some have contrasted the response of Collingwood to this...
Lots of local councils now not holding their citizenship ceremonies outside January 26, including major metro councils of Sydney and now Hobart city council voted to change its date of the citizenship ceremony.
Melbourne cancelling its parade and Perth cancelling its fireworks.
Even cricket...
Is anyone using the AI chatbot chatGPT?
I have young kids so I am always looking for things to do with them.
With my kids in mind, here are some examples of what I have asked -
"Write a short story with a princess and a fairy that a 5 year old would understand"
(The AI generates a story...
AFLW have had this for the last few years.
So far there have been isolated on field efforts in the AFL to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community such as the Swans vs Saints game, but no broader show of support through a full pride round with each team having its own special jumper design like in...
AFL Draft 2021: Body-shaming skinfold test banned, news, draft order, trades | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
Thoughts?
Would have thought facing such a test would have motivated the young guys to stay fit.
Currently the NRL are playing all 8 of its matches this weekend at Brisbane's Suncorp stadium in what is being called "magic round".
The concept originates from the English Super League.
Should the AFL adopt this?
The economic benefits for the host city are obvious. Lots of footy tourists...
Joel Wilkinson, the AFL and the search for racial justice - ABC News
Key parts of the story -
Wilkinson also claims that his stance on racism and the complaints he made had a big influence on him being delisted.
So does the AFL just pay anti-racism lipservice or are they genuine in...