The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Briggs in hospital as Giants pummel Pies in AFL opener

GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs was sent to hospital after injuring his neck but was able to watch his teammates beat Collingwood in their AFL season opener.

AAP · Mar 9, 2025

GWS Giants thrash Collingwood Magpies in AFL opening round – as it happened

Goal-by-goal report: Greater Western Sydney walloped Collingwood by 52-points in a round one thrashing that will have Magpies fans worried

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2025

Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one

Carlton will take on Richmond in round one without spearhead Charlie Curnow, who has been ruled out but is expected to return early in the AFL season.

AAP · Mar 8, 2025

Hawks, Swans sweat on injuries after AFL season opener

Hawthorn face a nervous wait to see if midfielder James Worpel has suffered a serious ankle injury, while Sydney could lose Taylor Adams to a hamstring issue.

AAP · Mar 7, 2025

Hawthorn Hawks beat Sydney Swans in AFL 2025 season opener – as it happened

The Hawks booted the only three goals of the final term to defeat the Swans 14.12 (96) to 11.10 (76) at the SCG on Friday night

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2025

Giants' Bedford set to go to Magpies star Daicos in AFL

GWS tagger Toby Bedford will keep Collingwood ace Nick Daicos company in Sunday's AFL match as the Giants also confirm James Leake will debut.

AAP · Mar 7, 2025

McRae disagrees with great mate Voss on Opening Round

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has thrown his support behind the polarising Opening Round concept as the Magpies prepare to fly to Sydney.

AAP · Mar 7, 2025

We simulated the upcoming AFL season four different ways – here’s what was predicted

The 2025 AFL season is just around the corner and fans are pondering the big questions: who will play finals? Who will finish in the top four? Who’s getting the wooden spoon?

The Conversation · Mar 6, 2025

Hollywood Hawks down Swans in AFL season opener

Hawthorn have opened the new AFL season in fine style as James Sicily and Will Day starred in a 96-76 win over Sydney.

AAP · Mar 6, 2025

Balme to preach multiplier effect as Crows board member

Neil Balme says he will perform an overseeing role on Adelaide's football department after shunning retirement to join the Crows board.

AAP · Mar 6, 2025