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Fish, Prespakis and Hodder among early inclusions in Australia's squad to play Ireland in AFLW first
Zippy Fish's whirlwind start to AFLW football will take another exciting turn wi...
Jarred Cross 22 Jun 2026
'You learn a lot from your losses': Pearce on Dockers' strides forward, captaincy and clash with Cats in his 150th
Alex Pearce isn't allowing himself to look too far ahead amid Fremantle's domina...
Jarred Cross 15 Jun 2026
The women who refused to give up: Daly River's journey to Barunga glory
Key points:- Daly River Buffaloes Women's Football Club wins the 2026 Barunga Fe...
Nicole Brown 11 Jun 2026
Richmond pays tribute to Michael Mitchell's Tiger tale for Dreamtime at the 'G
When Richmond run out for Dreamtime at the 'G on Friday night, its players will...
Andrew Mathieson 22 May 2026
Dan Sultan set to headline Dreamtime at the 'G
Dan Sultan will headline entertainment ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round's marque...
Jarred Cross 18 May 2026
Legends critical of AFL First Nations participation subcommittee dominated by non-Indigenous members

The make-up of a new AFL subcommittee designed to address the declining numbers of First Nations players has been criticised by some of the most decorated Indigenous stars of the game.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 12, 2026
Rosas Jr produces career-best seven goals to lift Sydney over Melbourne

Northern Territory product Malcolm Rosas Jr has delivered the standout performance of his AFL career so far; a seven-goal masterclass to lead Sydney to victory over Melbourne at the SCG.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark May 3, 2026
AFL club North Melbourne partners with Deadly Choices

Sport and culture can serve as foundations for positive health outcomes and community connection, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service chief executive Michael Graham says, as AFL club North Melbourne o...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 30, 2026
Former Indigenous Advisory Council chair 'disappointed' with AFL's Indigenous policy

A former senior voice in the AFL's Indigenous policy has raised concerns with a new league strategy to correct downward slides in player representation — on which his advisory council was not co...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 21, 2026
D-Day for disgraced footballer Barry Cable

A former champion footballer who fought a slew of historical child sexual abuse accusations at trial is set to learn his fate. Barry Cable pleaded not guilty in a judge-only criminal trial to charges...

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Aaron Bunch Apr 20, 2026
The Return Of The King: Buddy Franklin lights up hometown in footy comeback

Lance "Buddy" Franklin thrilled an appreciative crowd in his WA hometown on Saturday while making a one-off comeback for the Dowerin Tigers to help raise funds for his former football club.

Adam Goodes appointed Adelaide University's inaugural First Nations Ambassador

Adelaide University has appointed Adam Goodes as the institution's inaugural First Nations Ambassador. Professor Nicola Phillips Vice Chancellor announced the appointment on Thursday, and said it refl...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 26, 2026
AFL set sights on Indigenous players making up 10 per cent of league

The AFL is reportedly taking measures to increase the number of Indigenous players in the competition to 10 per cent. First reported by The Age on Friday, the league's First Nations strategy includes...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 20, 2026
Bill Dempsey: a legend on and off the field

A giant of football, the late Bill Dempsey, is being remembered as one of the greats on the field and a very special man off it, who touched countless lives.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 18, 2026
Tributes flow for giant of football and inspiring man off-field Bill Dempsey

Tributes have flowed to begin the week as football mourns the passing of one of its greats, Bill Dempsey. Fans, organisations, those whose lives Mr Dempsey touched, the leagues and clubs he carved out...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 17, 2026
Football champion and trail blazer Bill Dempsey passes away at 83

Football champion and trail blazer, Bill Dempsey, has passed away at age 83. Mr Dempsey was a legend of the game, starring in both the WAFL and NTFL, playing close to 500 senior games across the two l...

Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues

Melbourne coach Steven King says Kysaiah Pickett will face St Kilda despite travelling to Darwin, and the Demons will support him if he needs to do so again.

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Anna Harrington Mar 11, 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 analysis. It is a quirky play that when done correctly can switch play in a moment.

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Dr Sean Gorman Mar 10, 2026
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