No rush to decide on further expansion: AFL boss The AFL is in no hurry to make a decision on further expansion after Tasmania join the competition in 2028, chief executive Andrew Dillon says. AAP · May 13, 2024
AFL to push for more Indigenous reps in officialdom AFL chief Andrew Dillon says he's pushing for more Indigenous representation in official roles amid a slight drop in First Nations players at the elite level. AAP · May 13, 2024
AFL rules out neutral doctors after Cameron concussion AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there's no need for independent doctors to be deployed at all games in the wake of Jeremy Cameron's concussion. AAP · May 13, 2024
Brendon Gale confirmed as first CEO of Tasmania Devils Confirming weeks of speculation, long-time Richmond boss Brendon Gale will leave the club at the end of the season to be the Tasmania Devils' chief executive. AAP · May 10, 2024
Daicos shines as Hawks stun Bulldogs with upset win Nick Daicos snared the winning goal in Collingwood's victory over Carlton as Hawthorn upset the Bulldogs and Bayley Fritsch probably kicked goal of the year. AAP · May 5, 2024
AFL stops Carey's elevation to NSW legend status AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed the league intervened to stop Wayne Carey being elevated to legend status in the NSW football hall of fame. AAP · May 3, 2024
AFL mulls punishment for Finlayson's homophobic slur As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, a previous sanction for Alastair Clarkson is unlikely to be used as a reference. AAP · Apr 8, 2024
Vine margins as SA premier targets Barossa AFL game South Australia's premier Peter Malinauskas is expecting a growing economic impact from Gather Round this year and hopes to take AFL into the wine region. AAP · Apr 3, 2024
AFL won't seek out Wilkie drug documents: Dillon AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says the league won't examine documents alleging widespread drug use and a secret testing regime in the sport. AAP · Apr 3, 2024
AFL drugs policy doesn't cater for clean players: coach Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the AFL's illicit-drugs policy doesn't properly cater for clean players. AAP · Mar 29, 2024
Australian Rules Reviewing Drug Policy After Cocaine Claims Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of widespread cocaine use among players. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2024
AFL clubs demand answers on secret drug tests: Goodwin Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he has "no line of sight" on explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the AFL. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
AFL announces Tasmania Devils will be new team’s name as playing kit unveiled The league’s announcement event did not address doubts about whether a Tasmanian side would ever take field The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024
Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment The AFL is set to rule on a possible sanction for North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his expletive-laden exchange with two St Kilda players. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 AFL's nod to killed umpire at season launch The AFL has paid tribute to umpire Jesse Baird, allegedly murdered along with his partner Luke Davies, as a new season begins.
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 McRae gets AFL's Opening Round push in league heartland The AFL has launched the 2024 season in rugby league heartland and Collingwood's premiership coach Craig McRae understands why.
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 Giants launch AFL season with hope GWS captain Toby Greene has invoked rivalry instead of hatred ahead of a coming clash with the Magpies as the AFL launches the 2024 season in Sydney.
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 AFL to host tribute for slain couple The AFL will host a tribute for long-time umpire Jesse Baird and partner Luke Davies, whose bodies were recovered on February 27.
AAP · Mar 4, 2024 St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.
AAP · Mar 4, 2024 Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for 'inappropriate' comment Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.
AAP · Feb 27, 2024 Deaths 'struck a chord' as police conclude site search Flowers adorn a house where two men were allegedly slain by a police officer, with investigators searching a rural property where their bodies were found.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 No sanction decided for Kangaroos' Thomas: AFL CEO AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 AFL stands firm on 'no stadium, no Tasmanian club' AFL boss Andrew Dillon insists he does not deal in "hypotheticals" when probed if he would renegotiate a stadium deal with a different Tasmanian government.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023 AFLW GM Nicole Livingstone to step down at season’s end Olympic swimmer ran women’s game for seven seasons, overseeing growth of competition to 18 teams and a 10-round season
AAP · Nov 27, 2023 AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone announces surprise exit AFLW general manager of women's football Nicole Livingstone will depart the role following Sunday's grand final between North Melbourne and Brisbane.