Young gun signs monster new deal to keep him at Lions until end of 2029
Brisbane young gun Eric Hipwood says he is “stoked” to sign a monster new deal, keeping him at the Lions until at least the end of 2029.
Blues handed another blockbuster as Gather Round takes shape: Fixture Whispers
Carlton has been handed another blockbuster clash in 2023, with reports the Blues will open the AFL’s new ‘Gather Round’ in South Australia.
Hawks boardroom fallout could spark player ‘exodus’
Hawthorn would face an “exodus” of key on and off-field figures if Andy Gowers succeeds as president, according to a club commercial adviser.
White shorts scrapped: AFL announces big uniform change for women
The AFL has announced white shorts will be scrapped for women and girls playing the sport, just weeks after Wimbledon made the historic call to relax its white dress policy.
Hawks to cough up $750k for traded duo to play for rivals in 2023
Hawthorn will pay the better part of a million dollars for Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O’Meara to play for rival clubs in 2023, it’s been revealed.
AFL ‘think it’s perfect’ but fans split on ‘Gather Round’ decision
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Tradition dumped in change to AFLW uniforms
Female footballers will no longer be required to wear white shorts during matches, with the AFL breaking tradition in a bid to remove “barriers to participation”.
“They’re not supportive of his bid”: Suggestions Hawks players are “disillusioned” by presidency race
Matt Berriman, a former member of the commercial advisory board at Hawthorn, has claimed multiple current Hawks have privately expressed to him their support for president-elect Peter Nankivell. The Hawks’ AGM takes place on December 13, where members will vote for the club’s next president. Nankivell...
Saints to celebrate 150th anniversary against Bombers
The Saturday night lights will be on the Saints, who have been granted their wish to mark the occasion against a big Victorian club in front of a prime-time free-to-air audience.
Hutchy issues apology after radio slur goes to air
SEN boss Craig Hutchison has apologised to the Anti-Defamation Commission for “inadvertent offence” over antisemitic comments made by a regular caller to the radio segment hosted by Tim Watson and Garry Lyon.
Buckley’s son injured in horror accident
The son of AFL legend Nathan Buckley has been injured after a scary karting accident.
‘An awesome outcome’: White shorts ditched for AFLW players to ease period stress
Female footballers will no longer have to wear the white shorts traditionally donned by the “away” team after the AFL changed its uniform rules to ease anxiety for AFLW players who are menstruating.
Almanac Books: Introducing…The Footy Jumper Book
Andrew Gigacz and his mate Tim Rath have released the first volume of 'The Footy Jumper Book'. Gigs provided this insight into Vol. I with a follow-up second edition already in the pipeline.
Boss responds to ‘inappropriate’ radio slur
SEN chief executive Craig Hutchison has apologised to the chairman of the Anti-Defamation Commission over a radio segment in which antisemitic comments were not called out or denounced.
AFL nickname a complete laughing stock
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Bombshells, dust-ups, implosions: 2022’s biggest AFL stories
One of Australian football’s living legends called it “the greatest season” in modern memory.
How wingman landed at Bulldogs after “strongest season” with Demons
Oskar Baker enjoyed the most consistent season of his career in 2022 but has still found himself at a new club. The 24-year-old was delisted by Melbourne in October after five seasons and 15 senior games in the red and blue. Less than two months later the Queenslander was picked up by the Western Bulldogs...
This is another election that is all about Jeff Kennett
His name is not on the ballot, and he won’t be continuing as president after next Tuesday, but the Hawthorn Football Club’s election is largely about the legacy and personality of one man: Jeff Kennett.
Merrett and Impey join Doing Nothing Does Harm campaign
Zach Merrett and Jarman Impey are ambassadors for Our Watch's Doing Nothing Does Harm campaign. Source
Has Chris Scott's “phenomenal” coaching record received enough plaudits?
Gerard Healy does not believe Chris Scott has received enough plaudits for his side’s 2022 premiership win. The Cats were mauled in the 2021 Preliminary Finals 125-42 by Melbourne, a match that at the time felt like the end of their era. However, Geelong returned the following season with a more aggressive...