Eagles forward charged with assault Rookie West Coast AFL forward Isiah Winder will face a Victorian court later this year charged with assault over an incident in Geelong. AAP · Jan 9, 2023
Former first-round Crow McAsey quits AFL Adelaide defender Fischer McAsey has walked away from the AFL at 21 after losing the passion to play at the professional level. AAP · Jan 9, 2023
Kaufusi leans into 'old man' Dolphins tag Felise Kaufusi has heard the critics take aim at the Dolphins' mature NRL forward pack and is keen to prove them wrong. AAP · Jan 9, 2023
‘There’s too much money in local footy’: the bidding war for Aussie rules footballers Local Australian rules football clubs are paying large amounts of money to secure top players. Some say it’s corrupting the spirit of community sport The Guardian - AU · Jan 7, 2023
Throwback Thursday: Giants and Eagles have long, intertwined history The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles have a long and winding rivalry that dates back to 1933. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023
Emma Watkins's new show for Deaf children, Emma Memma, caps a lifelong fascination with Auslan As a child growing up in Sydney, Emma Watkins was always enthralled by sign language and she is channelling that interest into a new passion project for children. ABC News · Dec 28, 2022
The all-inclusive AFL Blind is giving the vision impaired an opportunity to play the game they love A new, adapted version of Aussie rules is changing lives in Melbourne with a league for the vision impaired, and players are relishing the opportunity to take the field. ABC News · Dec 25, 2022
Swans mourn passing of legend Barry Round The AFL community is mourning the death of icon Barry Round at the age of 72. AAP · Dec 24, 2022
Troubled Te Kaha in Christchurch a 'benchmark' for Hobart's AFL stadium at Macquarie Point A yet-to-be completed stadium in New Zealand being used as a "benchmark" for the proposed Hobart AFL arena has been plagued with cost blowouts, construction delays and public opposition to the project. ABC News · Dec 23, 2022
Former MVAC CEO and Hawthorn racism report author denies wrongdoing amid reports of financial crime investigation Phil Egan "categorically" denies stealing from a Victorian Aboriginal cooperative following media reports he was involved in an investigation of alleged fraud at the organisation. ABC News · Dec 23, 2022
Hobart stadium talks constructive, says PM The prime minister and Tasmania's premier have discussed federal funding for a new stadium that will lock in the licence for a Tasmanian AFL team. AAP · Dec 23, 2022
Key Magpies Crisp, Mihocek re-sign in AFL Key Magpie Jack Crisp has shunned testing free agency in favour of signing a three-year deal at Collingwood, while Brody Mihocek has agreed a two-year deal. AAP · Dec 23, 2022
Back surgery sidelines Carlton star Walsh Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first month of the AFL season after back surgery sidelined the gun midfielder indefinitely. AAP · Dec 22, 2022
Hobart AFL stadium business case released, seeking $240 million from federal government The Tasmanian government reveals its business case it hopes will convince the federal government to shell out $240 million to help pay for a brand new stadium in Hobart, which will in part be modelled on a yet-to-be-finished project in New Zealand. ABC News · Dec 22, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2022 Australian sporting codes reject need for more regulation of online gambling Peak sports group tells parliamentary inquiry existing advertising restrictions are sufficient, despite rise in problem gambling
ABC News · Dec 20, 2022 Rockliff's dream for Hobart AFL stadium up against strong opposition, including from his own party With critics seemingly everywhere, Tasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff is battling to deliver on what has almost accidentally become his pet project — securing the island state's entry into the AFL by building a new and very expensive stadium.
AAP · Dec 20, 2022 Richmond star Bolton re-signs until 2028 Richmond star Shai Bolton has signed a five-year contract extension until the end of the 2028 AFL season in a big boost to the Tigers' premiership aspirations.
ABC News · Dec 19, 2022 Sydney Swans AFLW draft pick Alice Mitchell on the importance of regional football and equality A move to Gunnedah to be with her partner and a spot on the Poochettes team leads to the chance to play with the Sydney Swans.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2022 Why is every breakthrough moment for Australian football followed by a crushing own goal? Rusted-on fans are sick of having to defend their sport. They’re sick of the code wars. But most of all, they’re sick of the noisy, tiny minority who ruin it for everyone
ABC News · Dec 18, 2022 Federal sports minister questions funding demand for AFL stadium in Hobart As Tasmania prepares to make a business case for an AFL licence, the stadium required to make it a reality continues to be political football, with the Commonwealth now indicating it is not happy with the amount being sought.
AAP · Dec 17, 2022 Federal govt baulks at AFL stadium deal Federal sports minister Anika Wells supports Tasmania's bid for AFL entry but has questioned the league's requirement for a new stadium to be built in Hobart.
ABC News · Dec 17, 2022 AFLW pathways set to strengthen women's football competition as young players shine Women and girls' football coaches say it is an exciting time for the sport as young players get more time on the ground thanks to strengthened AFLW pathways.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2022 Where will the money come from? After World Cup euphoria, Australian football confronts harsh reality With less money to be earned through TV deals than rival codes, grassroots football is increasingly funded through sky-high registration fees that lock out disadvantaged families
AAP · Dec 16, 2022 AFL rivals didn't tempt Dogs' Beveridge Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was linked to rival AFL clubs this year but rejected their interest to sign a two-year extension at Whitten Oval.
AAP · Dec 15, 2022 Coach Beveridge re-signs with Bulldogs The Western Bulldogs are sticking with 2016 premiership coach Luke Beveridge, signing the 52-year-old to a deal that will keep him at the club until 2025.