Indigenous Afl Players   

Sport
Jayden Davey taking his VFL lifeline on a renewed path
The Davey twins, who were delisted from Essendon across back-to-back AFL seasons...
Andrew Mathieson 15 Apr 2026
Indigenous former top level footballer to sue AFL and alleged perpetrator of sexual abuse in Supreme Court
Warning: This report refers to sexual abuse and self-harm. Lawyers for a First N...
Andrew Mathieson 2 Apr 2026
Marketing not the solution for decline in number of Indigenous AFL players
The look-away-hand-ball is a skill that doesn't generally warrant any football a...
Dr Sean Gorman 10 Mar 2026
Wanganeen-Milera and Pickett contracts should inspire rise in AFL's Indigenous ranks - King
On the back of signing mega multi-year deals, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Kysaia...
Andrew Mathieson 2 Mar 2026
AFL unveils Indigenous and Multicultural Academy squads ahead of Melbourne camps
Squads for the 2026 AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Academies have been announc...
Jackson Clark 25 Feb 2026
Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett avoids prison time over charges relating to burglaries

Marlion Pickett has avoided spending more time behind bars after aiding and abetting two friends launder about $300,000 of stolen money. The 33-year-old was arrested in June 2023 and charged with 12 o...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 17, 2025
Indigenous stars look to greener pastures after decorated AFL careers

Former AFL players Jeremy Finlayson and Quinton Narkle headline big-name Indigenous signings in regional competitions this off-season. The pair are two of eight First Nations stars who were either del...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 11, 2025
"I am so grateful to this footy club": Stengle to join elite company in milestone match

Tyson Stengle cut a lonely figure on a suburban paddock at one point in his crumbling AFL career. The Wirangu and Ngarrindjeri man was left running laps and taking shots at goal on his own while still...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 20, 2025
May eyes return for Demons' crucial clash against Suns

Melbourne defender Steven May is targeting a return from a fractured larynx in this weekend's clash against his former team the Gold Coast Suns.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Mar 27, 2025
Keeler makes memorable debut in Saints' upset victory

Isaac Keeler's made a memorable start to his AFL career on Saturday night after waiting 844 days to debut for St Kilda in their upset win over Geelong.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 24, 2025
Years of effort sees Keeler earn Saints debut

Inside the Moorabbin gymnasium between a workout session on Thursday afternoon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera took hold of the room. When the South Australian spoke up, the polished swingman had his St Kild...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 21, 2025
"A sense of solidarity and brotherhood": Hosch lauds Indigenous All Stars return

The return of the AFL Indigenous All-Stars fixture is a step forward in a period of declining Indigenous participation in elite football, but is also a blast from the past.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 20, 2025
Palawa man Alex Pearce to remain Dockers captain in 2025

Proud Palawa man Alex Pearce will remain the Fremantle Dockers sole captain for 2025. The 29-year-old will become just the fourth player to lead the WA-based club for three consecutive seasons.

Crows star Rankine vows to rebound for AFL flag push

Izak Rankine doesn't want to miss out on any more AFL games, determined to play all the way to finals with Adelaide in 2025. Rankine soared to career-best heights across this year's campaign despite a...

J
Joanna Guelas Dec 18, 2024
Former AFL-listed Indigenous footballer makes last preparations before taking alleged rapist to court

Lawyers for one-time listed Melbourne AFL footballer Daniel Hayes submitted an application on Friday in the Supreme Court of Victoria to a current standing writ issued 18 months ago against the AFL an...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Nov 18, 2024
Marra continues strong vein of form, Liam Jones “outstanding” in milestone match as Dogs pinch spot in top eight

Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan says he doesn't want to get ahead of himself after extending his recent patch of potency in front of the sticks to help his side blow past Sydney to reclaim a spot...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 29, 2024
Hill celebrates milestone surrounded by family, friends

Bradley Hill walks into the St Kilda changeroom on Saturday, but he is not alone inside the game-day sanctuary. The Noongar man is accompanied with daughter Harriet while heavily pregnant wife Sammy i...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 23, 2024
'Ugle-Hagan rule' set to be reintroduced in AFL to encourage clubs to develop more Indigenous prospects

The AFL is turning back the clock up to five years, reinstating the conditions behind clubs bettering their draft positioning with stacked-up Next Generation Academy Indigenous recruits.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 19, 2024
Load More
@natindigtimes
Article Audio

Disclaimer: This function is AI-generated and therefore may mispronounce.

National Indigenous Times

Disclaimer: This function is AI-generated and therefore may mispronounce.