Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from AFL

AFLW star calls for 'punching down' celebrations to end

Carlton's AFLW pioneer Darcy Vescio has called for players to stop "punching down" when dressing up for Mad Monday celebrations.

AAP

Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit

Geelong have been fined $77,500, with $40,000 of the penalty suspended, after a five-year AFL audit into their third-party deals.

AAP

Stadium pitch ramped up as do-or-die vote nears

A state faces "severe reputational damage" if a proposed $1.1 billion stadium isn't built as part of a deal for AFL and AFLW teams.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

'Irresponsible' to back stadium: MP ahead of key vote

A state government is poised to release its response to a damning planning report that recommended shelving plans for a divisive AFL stadium.

AAP

Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best

Collingwood are confident gun forward Bobby Hill can put a challenging 2025 AFL season behind him and return to form next season.

AAP

Cats confident in management of star midfielder

Geelong football boss Andrew Mackie says the Cats are "really confident" in their management of high-profile midfielder Bailey Smith.

AAP

NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership

The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Power eye long-term Butters deal amid AFL trade talk

Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters is being monitored by Victorian clubs, but the Power are adamant their star midfielder is going nowhere.

AAP

Suns firm on Humphrey amid Petracca, Ugle-Hagan pursuit

Gold Coast are adamant Bailey Humphrey is going nowhere during the AFL trade period as they chase Christian Petracca and weigh a move for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

AAP

NRL grand final sets TV ratings record and eclipses AFL for first time in decade

Average audience of 4.46 million tuned in to watch Broncos v Storm, the biggest viewer numbers for any 2025 program

The Guardian - AU

'Money to splash': Saints on march eye more trade moves

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

AAP

'I fell short': Voss takes blame in Blues' horror year

Carlton coach Michael Voss has called for unity as the club stands firm on Charlie Curnow remaining in navy blue next season.

AAP

Lions favourite calls time after AFL premiership

Brisbane Lions flag hero Oscar McInerney famously missed out on the 2024 premiership but took his chance this year and has now hung up his boots.

AAP

Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes

Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Pedestrian.tv

AFL Journo Caroline Wilson Responds To Bailey Smith’s Mad Monday Posts: ‘Insulting’

Cats player Max Holmes was pictured dressed up as Wilson during the team’s controversial post-season celebrations.

The Guardian - AU

‘Time is running out’: Sportsbet offered share of $1m in bonus bets if customers gambled on AFL grand final day

Online bookmaker’s offer, one of a series texted during finals, was valid only if customer took up a suggested same-game multi bet

AAP

Walker set to stride into his 19th season for Adelaide

Veteran Taylor Walker has signed a new one-year contract with the Adelaide Crows and will play on in 2026.

AAP

Port powers up finals hopes with comeback AFLW win

Forward Indy Tahau bagged four goals in Port Adelaide's 19-point home win over the Western Bulldogs, a vital AFLW game for both clubs.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

AFLW record falls as Roos march to 20th straight win

AFLW reigning premiers North Melbourne are closing in on an Australian rules record, having cruised past Sydney to register their 20th straight win.

AAP

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

AAP

'Once in a lifetime': delisted Swan joins Tassie Devils

Robbie Fox, who rose off Sydney's rookie list to play two AFL grand finals, has signed up to be part of Tasmania's inaugural VFL season.

Pedestrian.tv

Comedian Josh Thomas Says Bailey Smith Mad Monday Post Was Not ‘Homophobic’

“We’ve got to stop calling people that aren’t homophobic, homophobic. It widens the divide and alienates people.”

AAP

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

AAP

Petracca wants time in the Sun as Saint makes big call

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has selected his preferred club, while Jack Steele has stepped down as St Kilda captain on day one of the free agency period.

AAP

Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options

Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.

1 … 9 10 11 12

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.