AFL News and Sporting News
Free Kick Geelong! – The full tally of free kicks for AFL 2026 to round 9
2026 AFL Free Kick Tallies Ordered by differential (frees for minus frees against). For and Against show totals with (Home/Away) splits. Rank Team For Against Diff W-D-L % 1 Geelong 191 (118/73) 144 (97/47) +47 [...]
Injury lists for all clubs after AFL Round 8
All the latest updates on player injuries. Subscribe to the thread for forum alerts when the lists are updated. Adelaide injury news Player Injury return Callum Ah Chee Hamstring 1 week Darcy Fogarty Back Test [...]
Power Rankings by BigFooty – Who to tip for round 9?
After Rd 8, here’s how the model sees the AFL comp. 📊 Current Rankings Rank Team Rating Prev Move Ladder Ladder Diff 1 ↑ Brisbane Lions 1718 2 +1 4 +3 2 ↓ Hawthorn 1714 [...]
Round 8 – All the AFL teams
COLLINGWOOD v HAWTHORN Thursday 30 April 2026, 7:30pm, MCG COLLINGWOOD FB: Billy Frampton (17), Darcy Moore (30), Harry Perryman (12) HB: Isaac Quaynor (3), Josh Daicos (7), Dan Houston (9) C: Roan Steele (45), Ned [...]
Connor Idun Commits to GIANTS with Long-Term Contract Extension
The GIANTS have secured the long-term future of star defender Connor Idun, who has signed a six-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2032 AFL season. Idun, [...]
Gold Coast SUNS Bolster AFLW Coaching Panel with Key Appointments
The Gold Coast SUNS have made key additions to their AFLW coaching panel ahead of the 2025 season, securing former Collingwood and Carlton player Chris Bryan in a senior coaching role. Bryan, who most recently [...]
Optus Stadium Open Air Boxes: The Ultimate VIP AFL Experience in 2025
Looking for the best way to watch AFL at Optus Stadium? Optus Stadium Open Air Boxes offer an exclusive VIP game-day experience, combining luxury seating, gourmet catering, and premium service with unmatched views of the action. [...]
Carlton’s Jagga Smith Suffers ACL Tear in Pre-Season, Ruled Out for 2025 AFL Season
Jagga Smith’s ACL Injury Sidelines Him for Entire 2025 AFL Season Carlton’s first-round draft pick, Jagga Smith, has suffered a devastating injury just weeks before the 2025 AFL season. The 19-year-old midfielder tore his anterior [...]
Northern Bullants Decide Against Signing Tarryn Thomas Amid AFL Fallout
The Northern Bullants have opted not to sign former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas, despite previous discussions about adding him to their VFL squad. The decision comes after significant scrutiny over Thomas’ past conduct and [...]
AFL Player Faces Serious Sexual Assault Charges
An AFL player has been charged with multiple sexual offences following an investigation into incidents that allegedly took place in the Geelong area. The charges include one count of rape, two counts of sexual assault, [...]
The Lounge at People First Stadium: The Ultimate VIP AFL Experience
AFL football has been played at People First Stadium since 1987 when the Brisbane Bears played first played their home matches at Carrara. The stadium has been completely rebuilt. For AFL fans seeking the best way to [...]
Experience the GABBA Open Air Boxes at the 2025 AFL Opening Round
The 2025 AFL season is set to kick off with a bang, and there’s no better way to experience the action than from the exclusive GABBA Open Air Boxes. As the Brisbane Lions prepare to unfurl [...]
Sydney Swans’ Caiden Cleary Suspended After Illicit Drug Incident
The AFL has handed down a two-match suspension to Sydney Swans youngster Caiden Cleary following an incident involving an illicit substance in December 2024. Cleary, who failed to inform his club of the matter, has [...]
AFL Trade News: St Kilda’s $12M Offer for Tom De Koning & Brayden Maynard’s Future at Collingwood
The AFL trade landscape is heating up as clubs position themselves to secure top talent ahead of the 2025 season. Two of the biggest names in focus are Carlton’s Tom De Koning and Collingwood’s Brayden [...]
AFL Introduces ‘Buddy Franklin Rule’ to Curb Long-Term Player Contracts – What It Means for Clubs and Players
AFL’s ‘Buddy Franklin Rule’ Shakes Up Player Contracts – What It Means for the Game The Australian Football League (AFL) has recently introduced a new regulation, informally known as the ‘Buddy Franklin Rule’, aimed at [...]
AFL Releases 2024 Total Player Payments
AFL 2024 Player Salaries Revealed: Record Number of Million-Dollar Earners The AFL has released its Total Player Payments (TPP) data for 2024, showcasing significant salary increases across the competition. With more players earning over $1 [...]
AFL Clubs Frustrated by Confusing Concussion Memo Amid Pre-Season Concerns
AFL clubs have expressed frustration over a recent memo from the league regarding concussions during pre-season training. The document, which included a "concussion ladder" ranking clubs based on reported head injuries, has caused confusion, with [...]
St Kilda Hit with Injury Woes as Key Players Await Scan Results
St Kilda Hit with Injury Woes as Key Players Await Scan Results St Kilda Football Club has been dealt a fresh injury blow, with several key players under a cloud following their latest training session. [...]
Noah Anderson Named Captain of the Gold Coast SUNS for 2025 AFL Season
he Gold Coast SUNS have officially appointed Noah Anderson as captain ahead of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, marking a new chapter in the club’s history. The 23-year-old midfielder was chosen to lead the [...]
Remembering Troy Selwood: AFL Player, Mentor, and Family Man
The Australian Football League (AFL) community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Troy Selwood, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 40. A beloved brother, father, and football mentor, [...]
AFL Community Mourns the Loss of Essendon VFL Coach Dale Tapping at 59
The Australian Football League (AFL) community is in mourning following the passing of Dale Tapping, the senior coach of Essendon’s Victorian Football League (VFL) team. Tapping, aged 59, passed away after a courageous battle with [...]
Aus vs SL : Australia Crushes Sri Lanka in Historic Test Victory – Records Broken & Key Takeaways
Australia Destroys Sri Lanka in Historic Test Win – Key Moments & Records Broken Australia has delivered one of its most dominant Test performances in recent history, crushing Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 [...]
AFL and WA Police Clear West Coast’s Liam Ryan of Wrong doing in Festival Altercation
West Coast Eagles forward Liam Ryan has been exonerated by both the AFL Integrity Unit and Western Australia Police following an investigation into a physical altercation that occurred on January 17, 2025, in Fremantle. The [...]
Alex Pearce: Fremantle’s Inspirational Leader Continues to Guide Dockers in 2025
Alex Pearce: Fremantle’s Inspirational Leader Continues to Guide Dockers in 2025 Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce continues to make his mark in the AFL, leading the team with resilience, determination, and pride. Since being appointed [...]
AFL Indigenous All Stars Full Squad Announced for 2025
With just 12 days to go until the highly anticipated 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars match, excitement is building as the AFL officially unveils the complete squad set to take on Fremantle at Optus [...]
Richmond Star Tom Lynch Suffers Concussion in Training, Ruled Out Under AFL Protocol
Richmond Football Club's star forward, Tom Lynch, has encountered another setback in his preparation for the 2025 AFL season. During a match simulation on Friday, Lynch suffered a concussion after a collision with a teammate. [...]
Rising Star: Ben Jepson Joins Gold Coast SUNS in 2025 After Standout VFL Season
Ben Jepson’s AFL dream has become a reality as he officially joins the Gold Coast SUNS for the 2025 season. The 24-year-old midfielder impressed during pre-season training and secured a spot as a pre-season supplementary [...]
Super Bowl 2025: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Key Stats, Odds, and Predictions
Super Bowl LIX is set to be a thrilling rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. With both teams boasting elite [...]
Richmond Star Noah Balta Pleads Guilty to Assault – Suspended for 2025 Season Start
Richmond Football Club's key defender, Noah Balta, has pleaded guilty to assault following a late-night incident on December 30, 2024, at the Mulwala Water Ski Club near the New South Wales-Victoria border. The altercation resulted [...]