The Latest Breaking News from AFL

No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power

Dan Houston's Collingwood debut went off without a hitch as the All-Australian defender shone in a statement win over his former club Port Adelaide.

AAP · Mar 15, 2025

Longmuir says Freo 'not tough enough' after AFL belting

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir did not mince his words after his team was blown away by Geelong in their season-opening game.

AAP · Mar 15, 2025

Headbands rule as Smith, Reid shine in Cats' domination

Fremantle's AFL debutant Murphy Reid kicked four goals in six minutes, while star recruit Bailey Smith shone for Geelong in their thumping AFL win.

AAP · Mar 15, 2025

Don't jump to conclusions on Cats' AFL audit: Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he's not privy to an audit into third-party player payments at the club but says people shouldn't jump to conclusions.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

The Crunch: shipping pollution, under the sea – and is the love song dying?

Seafloor mining and ‘shadow fleets’ are explored with striking interactives while data is used to tell a music story with an ‘aha!’ moment

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025

Uncertainty around future not fazing coach Beveridge

Luke Beveridge is out of contract at season's end but the Western Bulldogs coach says he is OK with that uncertainty.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

AFL blocks Cricket Australia bid to play Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval

Football code has rights to the premier venue from 15 March each year leaving South Australia to host domestic decider at Karen Rolton Oval

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025

Unsuccessful appeal: AFL won't budge on Shield final

The Sheffield Shield final won't be played at Adelaide Oval after the AFL rejected appeals from cricket and the South Australian government.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

The AFL's 20th team, drugs and Devils: Dillon opens up

Andrew Dillon admits there's an obvious "romantic" option when the time comes for the AFL to add a 20th team, yet it'll be a complex call for multiple reasons.

AAP · Mar 13, 2025