Essendon young gun Nic Martin signs new AFL deal Nic Martin wants to repay the faith Essendon showed in him in 2022 by signing a new three-year deal to ward off any rival interest before next year. AAP · Oct 30, 2023
Magpies AFLW star Schleicher out for season with injury Collingwood star Ruby Schleicher's AFLW season has been cut short to just two games after scans revealed a significant knee injury for the dual All-Australian. AAP · Oct 30, 2023
Suns veteran Casboult to play on for 14th AFL season Veteran Gold Coast forward Levi Casboult has earned another contract extension and will play under new Suns coach Damien Hardwick in 2024. AAP · Oct 30, 2023
‘It was a horrible day, looking back’: Nicky Winmar on his 1993 ‘Black and proud’ moment In a new book, the Noongar man and AFL great reflects on his childhood, football career and the racist abuse he faced The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
2023’s Best Celeb Halloween Costumes Are Here & Who Gave Troye Sivan Their Signed AFL Jersey? The celebrity Halloween costumes for 2023 are coming in thick and fast and it is our job, nay, our calling to bring them to you. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 28, 2023
Dockers could pounce after Suns axe Jeremy Sharp Gold Coast have decided against offering wingman Jeremy Sharp a new contract, opening the door for Fremantle to sign the 22-year-old. AAP · Oct 27, 2023
A red card could ruin the Rugby World Cup final – the game needs fairer, safer rulings on the field In the 46th minute of the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC) pool match between contenders France and pretenders Namibia, with the rampaging Europeans ahead by a thumping 54 points to nil, the wilting Welwitschias forfeited a player to a yellow card. The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023
Sox GM Chris Getz says pitching prospect Jake Eder is close to the majors Lefty, who was acquired from Marlins in trade for Burger, working on fixing his flaws Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023
Cy Walsh banned from leaving facility unsupervised Cy Walsh, who killed his father, AFL coach Phil Walsh, has had his permission to leave a psychiatric facility unsupervised revoked. AAP · Oct 25, 2023
Max Gawn defends Dees' culture amid off-field trouble Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has backed the AFL club's culture despite off-season controversies surrounding Clayton Oliver and Joel Smith. AAP · Oct 22, 2023
White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery is a budding tall star at shortstop With Tim Anderson coming off a poor season, the 6-3 Montgomery is receiving a lot of attention. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023
Sport Weekly: ‘A litmus test’ as the African Football League kicks off Many are viewing Africa’s newest club competition with interest – for its impact on the African game, and beyond. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023
Tony Birch: ‘I got into a lot of fights. I was a very good street boxer’ Life could have turned out very differently for Birch, who was twice expelled from school as a boy. The celebrated author reflects on masculinity, AFL and surviving domestic violence The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023
The African Football League is finally kicking off. But is it a good idea? FIFA and CAF hope Africa’s newest club competition will boost funding and help develop the game, but some have concerns. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023
AAP · Oct 20, 2023 Step forward for Hobart waterfront stadium assessment Controversial plans for a $715 million stadium in Hobart are set to be assessed by Tasmania's planning commission after a parliamentary vote.
AAP · Oct 19, 2023 A-League stars delight in GF backflip, Unite round Melbourne's A-League Men and Women stars have delighted in the Australian Professional Leagues ditching the NSW grand final deal in favour of the 'Unite Round'.
AAP · Oct 19, 2023 Demon Smith and new Blue Hollands in drugs drama Melbourne's Joel Smith tested positive to cocaine after the round 23 win over Hawthorn, and now Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands is facing his own drug drama.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023 AFL suspends Joel Smith after Melbourne player tests positive for cocaine Melbourne AFL player Joel Smith has been provisionally suspended after returning a positive doping test conducted after a game in August
AAP · Oct 18, 2023 Kangaroos, Demons still after Eagles' No.1 draft pick West Coast hold the No.1 draft pick and first dibs on teen sensation Harley Reid but will continue fielding trade offers from rival clubs.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023 Pokies venues owned by AFL clubs claim renovations and pay tv subscriptions as ‘community benefit’ Venues owned by four clubs legally claimed a total of $8.6m in operating costs under Victorian scheme
AAP · Oct 18, 2023 Bombers quietly bullish after bumper AFL trade period Essendon landed Ben McKay, Todd Goldstein, Jade Gresham and Xavier Duursma in the trade and free agency period and are confident they can improve next season.
AAP · Oct 18, 2023 Swans right in premiership race after busy trade period Sydney are rarely active in the AFL trade period but bucked that trend this year to bring in experience as they chase a premiership.
AAP · Oct 18, 2023 Collingwood reject theory Ginnivan was forced out Jack Ginnivan's AFL trade to Hawthorn was instigated by the player himself, Collingwood football boss Graham Wright says.
AAP · Oct 17, 2023 Power land big targets on busy AFL trade deadline day Four players joined Port Adelaide on the final day of the AFL trade period, while premiership Magpie Jack Ginnivan was the centrepiece of Hawthorn's dealings.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023 Eddie Jones promises a bright Wallabies future but for some the scars of 2023 may never heal The embattled coach is not abandoning a sinking ship but after the World Cup debacle dark and uncharted waters lie ahead