The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Concussion injuries remain key issue for AFL, AFLW

The latest injury reports for the AFL and AFLW detail the extent of the concussion issue, while ACL ruptures remain the biggest problem for the women's league.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Suns axe Sam Day but Swallow expected to play on

Sam Day hasn't totally given up on continuing his AFL career elsewhere after being told by Gold Coast his services are no longer needed.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

From fake name to AFLW milestone for GWS star Zreika

Haneen Zreika used to play Australian rules football under a fake name, now the zippy GWS forward is poised to play her 50th AFLW game.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

From the Pocket: Port Adelaide can brush aside finals history to prove the doubters wrong

The Power are the form side of the AFL but face mounting pressure as the stakes rise with key players injured and fresh memories of failed campaigns

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2024

How GWS became Aussie sport's social media trendsetters

GWS is on a mission to be the most talked-about club in Australia. The man behind the memes explains how the AFL's youngest side took social media by storm.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking

Young Tasmanian Lachie Cowan has become a fixture in Carlton's defence and the childhood Blues fan is raring for his finals debut against the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Hawk Mackenzie hamstrung for AFL final against Bulldogs

Hawthorn will be forced to make at least one change for the AFL elimination final against the Western Bulldogs after Cam Mackenzie suffered a hamstring injury.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Cats' Close aims to shut down Power in milestone final

Brad Close has his sights on a second AFL premiership later this month as he lines up for his 100th game in Geelong's qualifying final against Port Adelaide.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

'Grumpy old' Hawks stars re-signed ahead of AFL finals

Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust is content playing the grumpy old man to his exuberant, celebration-happy young teammates ahead of their AFL elimination final.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

What Does the 'A' Patch on Chiefs Uniforms Stand for?

The patches have been seen on the Chiefs' jerseys since the 2007 season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3, 2024