AFL News and Sporting News
Willie Rioli Suspended Over Threats to Rival Players in Ongoing AFL Misconduct Probe
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has been suspended for one match by the AFL following multiple incidents involving threats made toward opposing players. The decision comes after a series of events that began with a [...]
Footy Documentaries – The Top Five
Whether you're a lifelong supporter or a new fan of the game, AFL documentaries are a great way to revisit defining moments, explore untold stories, or gain insight into the people who have shaped the [...]
Controversy Clouds Classic as Geelong Pips Collingwood in Thriller
http://gty.im/2212564020 Geelong claimed a thrilling three-point win over Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday night, but the Round 8 contest will be remembered as much for its drama and controversy as its high-quality football. The [...]
North Melbourne Bans Kane Cornes Interview Over “Bullying” Commentary
North Melbourne has taken a strong stance on media conduct, cancelling a scheduled interview between Kane Cornes and coach Alastair Clarkson, citing what it describes as “personal and vindictive” commentary from the media figure. The [...]
Collingwood Issues Round 7 Injury and Health Update Ahead of Anzac Day Clash
Collingwood has released its Round 7 injury and health update ahead of the highly anticipated Anzac Day match against Essendon at the MCG on Friday. Head of High Performance Jarrod Wade provided the latest on [...]
Richmond’s Noah Balta Sentenced Over Assault, Club and Player Respond
Richmond defender Noah Balta has been sentenced after pleading guilty to an assault charge stemming from an incident in Mulwala last December. The 24-year-old was fined $3,000, placed under an 18-month community corrections order, and [...]
Beveridge Uncertain on Ugle-Hagan’s Future Amid Ongoing Absence
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has admitted there is still no clear timeline for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s return to the AFL side, calling the situation “rubbery” and full of unknowns. Ugle-Hagan, the 2020 number one draft [...]
Australia U18 Girls to Face All Stars in AFL Talent Showcase at RSEA Park
Australia’s best young AFLW talent will be on display this Sunday as the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Girls take on the All Stars in a blockbuster talent showcase at RSEA Park in Melbourne. Representing [...]
Bailey Smith Under AFL Investigation After Gesture Toward Crows Fan
In the aftermath of Geelong's 19-point win over Adelaide in Gather Round, Cats midfielder Bailey Smith is under AFL investigation after being filmed making an obscene gesture toward a Crows fan as he left Adelaide [...]
Davies-Uniacke Signs Seven-Year Extension with North Melbourne
Davies-Uniacke Signs Seven-Year Extension with North Melbourne North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke has pledged his long-term future to the club, signing a seven-year contract extension that will keep him in royal blue and white until [...]
Future AFL Stars to Shine in U18 National Team Clash
Footy fans in Melbourne will get a glimpse of the game’s next generation this weekend, as the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Boys squad takes the field as the Australia U18 team. The U18s will [...]
AFL Coach Slams “Total Confusion” Over Tackle Rules: “No One Understands It Anymore”
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has delivered a scathing assessment of the AFL’s current tackling rules, saying they’ve become so unclear that no one — not coaches, players, or even umpires — understands them anymore. [...]
AFL Expands Charity Partnerships with headspace and Disaster Relief Australia
The AFL has announced two new charity partnerships, welcoming headspace and Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) as official charity partners for the next three years. They will join the AFL’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program alongside [...]
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 [...]