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 [...]
AFL Trade : Collingwood Dumps Nathan Kreuger, Josh Eyre and Jack Bytel
Collingwood has made a significant move in its post-season list management by delisting three players, including injury-plagued tall Nathan Kreuger. Kreuger, 25, managed only 13 senior games over three seasons due to a string of [...]
Richmond Recruiting Boss Chris Toce Passes Away
The Richmond Football Club has been left devastated by the sudden passing of their national recruiting manager, Chris Toce. Toce, who had joined the club in March 2024 after a long and successful career in [...]
Rioli to Gold Coast with a solid contract
The trade not only reunites Rioli with former Tigers coach Damien Hardwick but also strengthens both clubs' strategic positions ahead of the upcoming season.
Shai Bolton Returns Home: Fremantle and Richmond Complete Blockbuster Trade
In a stunning move during the final hours of the AFL trade period, Fremantle Football Club has landed a huge coup by agreeing to terms with Richmond Football Club for star midfielder Shai Bolton. The [...]
Melbourne Demons trade picks for Lion looking for fresh start
The Demons have traded pick No.49 in this year's draft to the Lions, with some future picks also changing hands between the clubs.
AFL Investigates GWS Giants Players Over “Disturbing” Party Behaviour
The Australian Football League has launched an investigation into the behaviour of several Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants players during an end-of-season party. The probe centres around reports of inappropriate costumes and skits that took [...]
Houston to Collingwood in Mega Three-Club Trade
In a dramatic turn of events, Collingwood Football Club has successfully acquired Dan Houston from Port Adelaide in a massive trade involving three clubs and five players.
Long Term Motives: St Kilda and Brisbane Lions Execute Pick Swap.
In a strategic move during the AFL Trade Period, St Kilda and the Brisbane Lions have completed a pick swap that could facilitate the transfer of star midfielder Jack Macrae to the Saints. The deal [...]
Carlton Secures Pick No.3 in Blockbuster Three-Club Trade
In a significant move ahead of the upcoming AFL Draft, Carlton Football Club has successfully acquired pick No.3 through a complex three-club trade involving the West Coast Eagles and Richmond Football Club. The deal, approved [...]
Melbourne and Essendon Complete Significant AFL Draft Pick Swap
In a major move during the 2024 AFL Trade Period, Melbourne Football Club and Essendon Football Club have executed a significant pick swap that could have wide-reaching implications for the upcoming AFL Draft. Details of [...]
Melbourne gets Draft pick 46, Adelaide gets the Dees’ 2025 3rd round pick
In a strategic manoeuvre ahead of the upcoming AFL Draft, the Adelaide Crows have traded their pick No.46 to the Melbourne Demons in exchange for Melbourne's 2025 third-round pick. Adelaide's Draft Strategy With limited list [...]
Co-vice Captain Jacob Weitering to Stay with Carlton
Carlton Football Club's co-vice captain, Jacob Weitering, has committed to a six-year contract extension, ensuring he remains in the Navy Blue until at least 2031. This decision was made despite having a year left on [...]
The Most Successful Teams in AFL History
The Australian Football League has been the stage for thrilling rivalries and unforgettable moments for well over a century. While the sport never truly took off on a global scale such as soccer, rugby, and [...]
Carlton and Hawthorn in big pick swap – major trade implications
In a move poised to significantly impact the AFL Trade Period, Carlton and Hawthorn have struck a pick swap deal that could reshape upcoming trades among several AFL clubs. Details of the Trade The Blues [...]
Lions trade first round pick to Tigers in Academy draft trade strat; Blues grab future 2nd
In a strategic move ahead of the 2024 AFL Draft, the Richmond Football Club has bolstered its draft position by acquiring another first-round selection through a pick swap with the reigning premiers, the Brisbane Lions. [...]
Noah Balta Commits to Richmond with Seven-Year Contract Extension
Richmond key position player Noah Balta has signed a seven-year contract extension, tying him to the club until the end of 2032.
Zreika Pride Round Religious Boycott: AFLW Sidesteps Controversy Yet Again
The Giants have confirmed AFLW player Haneen Zreika has again refused to participate in Pride Round, and won’t feature in her side’s game against Adelaide on Saturday. Radio shock jocks applaud.
Harry Sharp Requests Trade to Melbourne Demons
Brisbane Lions winger Harry Sharp has requested a trade to the Melbourne Demons. The 21-year-old has played 16 games over four years since being drafted by the Lions with pick No.43 in the 2020 AFL Draft.
Graham Wright Joins Carlton as Deputy CEO in Leadership Succession Plan
Graham Wright has been appointed as the Deputy CEO of the Carlton Football Club.
Jack Graham Announces Free Agent Move – Papers lodged, compo AFL draft pick to be confirmed
Free agency papers have been lodged for the Jack Graham move from Richmond to West Coast as an unrestricted free agent. Compensation pick to Richmond to be confirmed by the AFL.
AFL Trade Period Has Begun
The AFL trade period has started with several high-profile deals in motion. The Gold Coast Suns' number 13 draft pick could be central to unlocking Dan Houston’s potential move to Collingwood, but the Suns are [...]
Levi Casboult Announces Retirement After 15-Year AFL Career
Veteran key forward Levi Casboult has officially announced his retirement from AFL football, concluding an impressive 15-season career at the highest level. Casboult played a total of 198 AFL games, spending 12 seasons with Carlton [...]
Jack Darling Joins North Melbourne in Strategic Trade Deal
In a significant move during the AFL trade period, veteran forward Jack Darling has joined North Melbourne after the Kangaroos secured a trade with the West Coast Eagles on Monday. The 32-year-old's transfer comes in [...]
Alex Neal-Bullen Returns Home to Join Adelaide Crows
In a significant move during the AFL trade period, the Adelaide Crows have secured Melbourne premiership player Alex Neal-Bullen. The 28-year-old South Australian is set to return home to play for the club he supported [...]
How To Find An AFL Betting Site
This article examines criteria for selecting an AFL betting platform to help ensure a safe, pleasant experience.