The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Class action launched against AFL over concussions

Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over concussion damage to former players over a near 40-year period.

The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023

Concussion class action could be $1b headache for AFL

Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over on behalf of players who suffered concussion-related injuries over almost 40 years.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023

AFL concussion class action kicks off as league announces $25 million study of long-term health impacts

Former Geelong star Max Rooke will be lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against the AFL brought by players who claim to have been permanently damaged by concussions and other head knocks.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2023

Bombers' Stringer still hamstrung, will miss opener

Essendon have ruled Jake Stringer out of their opening AFL clash with Hawthorn as he overcomes a hamstring issue.

AAP · Mar 13, 2023

Wounded Saints rule out Membrey for Dockers AFL opener

St Kilda have confirmed key forward Tim Membrey is out of their round-one AFL match against Fremantle, while Nick Coffield also joins their lengthy injury list.

AAP · Mar 12, 2023

Inspiring Docherty signs new two-year deal with Blues

Having overcome two rounds of chemotherapy, Sam Docherty has continued on from last year's stellar comeback by signing a two-year deal with Carlton.

AAP · Mar 12, 2023

Parker says Swans have learned their hard lessons

Sydney co-captain Luke Parker is confident that the Swans have reacted the right way to last year's grand final belting from Geelong and will improve in 2023.

AAP · Mar 12, 2023

Duggan tips underdog Eagles to surprise AFL rivals

No rival AFL captains have tipped West Coast to play finals this season but Eagles defender Liam Duggan reckons his side can defy the dire predictions.

AAP · Mar 11, 2023

Giants' No.1 pick Cadman in hunt for early AFL debut

Aaron Cadman sits down the pecking order for a spot in the GWS forward line but has impressed coach Adam Kingsley since arriving at the AFL club.

AAP · Mar 11, 2023

Hawks skipper Sicily happy to carry hard baggage

New Hawthorn captain James Sicily is well aware of his reputation for white-line fever, but the key defender says he has learned to live with it.

AAP · Mar 11, 2023