AFL News and Sporting News
Tasmania’s AFL Dream in Jeopardy Amid Stadium Funding and Political Turmoil
Tasmania’s AFL team, the Devils, is facing an uncertain future as political instability and ballooning stadium costs threaten the project’s viability. The proposed Macquarie Point Stadium in Hobart, initially budgeted at \$715 million, is now [...]
Hewett Extends Blues Stay with Two-Year Deal
Carlton midfielder George Hewett has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Blues until at least the end of 2027. Hewett has been in superb form this season, averaging 27.8 disposals, 6.7 clearances, [...]
AFL Teams, Round 13, 2025
WESTERN BULLDOGS v HAWTHORN Thursday June 5, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium BULLDOGS B: L.Cleary, J.O’Donnell, R.Gardner HB: L.Bramble, R.Lobb, B.Dale C: B.Williams, E.Richards, J.Freijah HF: R.Sanders, A.Naughton, M.Kennedy F: L.Vandermeer, B.Khamis, R.West FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli [...]
Australian A-League All-Time Top Scorers
Source: Unsplash The 2024/25 A-League season has reached its conclusion, and a mouthwatering Grand Final lies just around the corner. For the first time ever, two teams from the same city will contest [...]
Remembering Andrew Krakouer: A Life of Talent, Resilience, and Heart
WARNING: This story features the names and images of deceased Aboriginal people. The Australian football community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Andrew Krakouer, who passed away at the age of 42. A [...]
Hawthorn Stuns GWS with Epic Comeback in Windy Launceston
In a thrilling Round 3 AFL encounter at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Hawthorn showcased remarkable resilience, overcoming a significant early deficit to defeat the GWS Giants by 12 points. Hawthorn 10.16 (76) defeated GWS Giants [...]
Saints Dominate Tigers with Second-Half Blitz
delivered a commanding performance at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, overpowering Richmond with an 82-point victory in Round 3 of the AFL season. St Kilda 20.15 (135) def. Richmond 7.11 (53) The Saints led by a [...]
Suns Smash Demons with Second-Half Blitz at the MCG
The Gold Coast Suns delivered a statement win on Saturday afternoon, demolishing Melbourne by 58 points in a dominant Round 3 performance at the MCG. Gold Coast Suns 18.12 (120) def. Melbourne Demons 8.14 (62) [...]
Bulldogs Overcome Blues in Thrilling Comeback Victory
The Western Bulldogs pulled off a stunning come-from-behind win over Carlton on Friday night, overcoming a 24-point deficit to triumph by eight points in a thrilling Round 3 clash at Marvel Stadium. Western Bulldogs 12.11 [...]
Essendon Rallies Late to Stun Port Adelaide in Round 3 Thriller
Essendon has notched its first win of the 2025 AFL season with a dramatic 12-point comeback victory over Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. In a tense contest where the Bombers trailed at [...]
Breaking Barriers: Tom Cochrane’s Inspirational AFL Debut
This weekend, a quiet but powerful moment in AFL history will unfold. When 19-year-old Tom Cochrane runs out for Port Adelaide against Essendon at Adelaide Oval, he won’t just be making his debut in the [...]
AFL Applauds 60,000-Seat Victoria Park Stadium Plan as Game-Changer for Brisbane Sport
AFL Backs Victoria Park Stadium as Transformational Boost for Brisbane Sport The AFL has thrown its full support behind the Queensland Government’s decision to build a new 60,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park, a move hailed [...]
Goodwin’s Gawn Comments Spark Debate Over Privacy in AFL
In the aftermath of Melbourne’s 59-point loss to North Melbourne, Demons coach Simon Goodwin addressed captain Max Gawn’s performance, attributing it in part to personal matters off the field. Goodwin’s comment that “there’s a backstory [...]
Hawks Fly High as Carlton Collapse in Second Half
Hawthorn extended their unbeaten run to start the 2025 AFL season, defeating Carlton by 20 points in a gritty Thursday night clash at the MCG. The win sees the Hawks move to 3-0, their best [...]
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, [...]