Culture & Lifestyle

2025 AFL Players

Traded like assets, expected to be loyal: the unique double standard of being an Australian footy player

The Oscar Allen controversy is a reminder the AFL operates a system where the clubs are masters and players well-remunerated servants.

The Conversation - April 11, 2025

AFL Coaches

“Boiling point”: Coaches fed up with AFL, demand urgent change

"I've never seen a coaching group more disenfranchised with the way they're treated as a whole."

Aidan Cellini - April 9, 2025

AFL News

GWS captain floats Gather Round initiative

"But if the players get $50k between them and the clubs get $50k, then that sort of softens the blow for them."

Aidan Cellini - April 9, 2025

2025 AFL Players

AFL received “green light” for mid-season trades but comes with warning

Green light confirmed, but Oscar Allen meeting and Scott Pendlebury’s warning raise new questions.

Mitchell White - April 9, 2025

AFL News

AFL powerhouse set to miss out on NBA prospect

NBA or AFL? Tough decision.

Mitchell White - April 9, 2025

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Isaac Keeler of the Saints celebrates after scoring a goal during the round two AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Geelong Cats at Marvel Stadium, on March 22, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

“It’s symbolic”: St Kilda enters new era after ending decades-long debt

Essendon Bombers Court of Arbitration of Sport Decision

AFLPA CEO makes shock call, switches to rival sporting code

WA, Perth "genuine possibilities" to host the AFL Gather Round

Rival state reportedly plotting Gather Round steal

Win a Season worth of New Era AFL Caps!

Win a season’s worth of New Era AFL caps!

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03: A general view as Zac Williams of the Blues kicks during the round four AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 03, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Two men at AFL game allegedly found with loaded firearms

Geoff Walsh named new Collingwood General Manager of Football

AFL announce key appointments to football department

REPORTS: Dogs star involved in Crown scuffle

AFL stars in the gun as rival code set “fight for talent”

AFL Rd 12 - Melbourne v Collingwood

Technological breakthrough gives the power of speech back to AFL icon

Dogs name new CEO

The five names on the AFL’s wishlist for Dillon’s second in charge

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Carlton and Collingwood players, coaches and umpires form a circle as a show of support against gender based violence before the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Collingwood, Carlton “unite” for great cause ahead of Round 4 blockbuster

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Richmond premiership player’s future up in the air following court hearing

Geelong great, former Pick 1 headline 2025 Carlton Draft

The FIVE local football clubs set to land AFL greats for The Carlton Draft revealed

AFL Rd 5 - Brisbane v Port Adelaide

Brisbane Lions new home revealed as future of Gabba stadium confirmed

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Tom Stewart of the Cats and Kai Lohmann of the Lions in action during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on April 20, 2024 in BRISBANE, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Brisbane, Geelong tipped to be impacted by Queensland weather in rescheduled fixture

AFL won't appeal Charlie Cameron verdict despite defending one-game sanction

AFL CEO denies wrongdoing over controversial illicit drugs policy

Tasmania Devils reveal ‘Rum’un’ as new mascot ahead of milestone

International Rules set for 2020 return

International Rules Series receives major boost, likely return date revealed

AFL Power Rankings: Round 2

The SIX biggest upsets in AFL history according to the bookmakers

Suspension to see Tigers tall miss VFL preliminary final

VFL snares discarded Channel 7 prime time slot

West Coast release statement following spectator incident at Western Derby

West Coast revert back to iconic club song following lopsided poll

AFL unveil new rules for 2019 season

AFL intervenes on Sheffield Shield final-Adelaide Oval decision

Final AFL legend to join 2025 Carlton Draft announced

Final AFL legend to join 2025 Carlton Draft announced

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Fremantle star reacts to club’s Opening Round snub

Rising personalities in the AFL media world

Six rising personalities in AFL media

Brown reveals why he turned down monster offer from Collingwood

Brisbane legend’s left-field Opening Round solution the AFL must consider