A man claiming to be the grandfather of a young fan who threw a flag at Aliir Aliir says he and his family is ‘distraught’ and ‘disappointed’ by his actions – and an online backlash against him.
Ollie Wines’ heart flutters returned on Sunday, leading him to be subbed out for the third time in his career over the issue – but Ken Hinkley says it’s ‘well under control’ and no cause for alarm.
Three weeks after getting sucked into thinking North Melbourne had turned a corner, they dished up … that. Jay Clark reveals the question the Roos’ top brass should be asking and more in The Tackle.
The Western Bulldogs fear star Sam Darcy will miss the rest of 2025 with an ACL tear, with the wunderkind’s year to be determined on Monday. See what Luke Beveridge had to say.
Much has been made of Adelaide’s three key forwards in attack, but against GWS it was their back six that won them the game. One of their star defenders reveals how they shut the Giants out.
Darcy Forgarty was in plenty of pain when Harry Himmelberg smashed into his shoulder. The Crow won’t need major surgery, but will be on the plane to Perth this week?
The Bont is back – and his SuperCoach price is heading in the wrong direction for potential owners. See all the key takeaways from two huge games.
When all expected them to get the job done against a rebuilding side, the Suns fluffed their lines. JOSH BARNES asks, did we give Damien Hardwick and his side too much credit?
Essendon have lost their two first-choice ruckman in two weeks after Sam Draper’s Achilles injury was confirmed. With the mid-season draft approaching, who will the Bombers look at?
Riley Thilthorpe’s rise didn’t happen overnight. He chats to Simeon Thomas-Wilson about his journey towards becoming one of the AFL’s best key forwards.
As promised, the Demons flicked a switch and became ‘hard to play against’ at the MCG on Saturday – and it was inspirational viewing, writes ED BOURKE. Here’s how they did it.
The Hawks will welcome back multiple players for their clash with Geelong on Monday – and Jack Ginnivan will be the one to make way. Here’s the latest.
Adelaide lost a major player but still claimed its first big scalp of 2025 with a tough — and at times ugly — win over GWS.
Fans at the Crows couldn’t wait for top draft pick Sid Draper to be unleashed in 2025. But after starting the first three games as the sub, the young gun reveals why he’s grateful to the club.
The Crows are flying offensively but their inability to stop their opponents from scoring is a real concern and must be fixed if they are to make a deep September run, writes Andrew Capel.
The Crows arguably have the best key forwards in the league, but Reilly O’Brien isn’t putting in the performances Adelaide needs in the ruck. See the full likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Last year’s surgery was supposed to free Ollie Wines from his ongoing heart issue, but it returned in Port’s win over the Swans.
Ken Hinkley has unloaded on trolls after Willie Rioli faced a torrent of racial abuse on social media after an Instagram post, calling the attacks a ‘disgrace’. See his full comments here.
Port forward Joe Richards says the club will ‘wrap our arms around’ Willie Rioli, with the forward deleting his Instagram account after racist replies to a post saying he hated Hawthorn.
After leading his team to an inspirational Gather Round win, Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee has announced he and his wife are expecting their second baby and have even revealed the gender.
The Bombers took a calculated risk over the off-season, and it could mean Sam Draper walks for nothing in 2025. But will he be the only ruckman potentially on the move?
Sam Draper is happy in Melbourne and not looking to head back to South Australia … but Bombers fans shouldn’t relax, with Victorian clubs coming hard for the out of contract big man.
More than 110 players are set to become free agents at the end of the season. But how many will look to make a move? See the full list and get the latest on the big names.
When North Melbourne’s players erupted in the Barossa on Friday, St Kilda’s recruiting war room slumped. A big tick for the Roos list team is another cross for the Saints. So, where to now?
West Coast pulled a huge SuperCoach shock when they named their starting sub against the Bombers, while a pair of ruckman went large on Good Friday. See the key takeaways and more here.
Nick Daicos dominated at the Gabba, but it might be his teammate that has SuperCoaches more excited after another strong performance in the Pies’ big win.
SuperCoaches across the country are torn on trading in Caiden Cleary or Tom Gross, and our experts have made a unanimous call. See who’s made the cut – and the rest of their trades – here.
Upgrade season has officially arrived, and with it plenty of questions of which rookies to cull and which to keep – and which premiums to target. Our experts run the ruler over the options.
An AFLW coach has called for change as a quirk of the competition’s lengthy off-season hands one group of clubs a distinct advantage as the 2025 season approaches.
She’s one of the most decorated players in the history of AFLW, but this former Crow and Power star has no aspirations to return as a coach.
AFL icon Dani Laidley has revealed she has been diagnosed with a ‘very rare’ brain tumour after suffering a spate of bad headaches.
Fans got their first look at Geelong’s VFLW list in a pre-season scratch match, the new-look side aided by the experience of two ex-AFLW names. Plus, a Geelong champion lines up for the opposition.
Almost one year after a record 516-0 loss to Fitzroy, Adelaide Footy League club Elizabeth has started its 2025 campaign with a major bang and is set for a major turnaround, led by Fitzroy’s 2024 coach.
The SAAS First XVIII college football season is around the corner as the state’s top schools get set to battle for silverware. Here are the top players to watch in season 2025.
The local SA footy season is finally here and a number of clubs have bolstered their line-ups with big name recruits, so we’ve ranked our top 25 signings for 2025. See who made the cut.
A former division one Adelaide Footy League powerhouse could be set for a strong D2 season after a convincing round one win as it aims to move back up to the top tier. See all the AdFL talking points in One-Percenters.
Some of the biggest names in AFL reveal the true stories of how they discovered their days were numbered and when the guillotine dropped.
In this podcast, listen to AFL SuperCoach advice from our panel of experts every week to ensure you’re always ahead of the game.
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
Melbourne used to have a nasty edge. After all the love language and hand-holding over summer, the Dees have become the nicest guys in football on the field. Jay Clark writes, that must change.
Majak Daw’s career was a rollercoaster – and it hasn’t slowed down since he left the AFL. He opens up to Dan Batten about his renewed outlook on life, alcohol and his footy.
It looks increasingly likely that Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will leave the Western Bulldogs. But instead of considering $15 million offers, his second chance may not be on his own terms.
Carlton star Tom De Koning says he used his injuries suffered against Tristan Xerri last year as motivation for his strong performance as he gave the latest on his contract situation.
Essendon will head into their ANZAC Day clash with Collingwood having won three straight games. But it was far from easy — and another big man is under a serious injury cloud.
Christian Petracca continues to be a massive talking point as the Demons slump to 0-5. In this Super Saturday preview, Nathan Buckley tells the Melbourne star what he needs to change.
Former Olympian Nova Peris says Jason Dunstall’s comments about Willie Rioli Sr during his Hall of Fame elevation last year ‘cut so deep’ as his son continues to grieve.
West Coast put in a much improved performance against Essendon — and it was without their skipper Oscar Allen. Eliza Reilly writes, the Eagles’ attack might just be better without him.
When the Lions tried to put the clamps on Nick Daicos, the Pies ran riot. And that’s exactly why Collingwood should be considered the premiership favourites right now, writes Scott Gullan.
Logan Morris’ push on Darcy Moore has been cleared by the MRO despite the Pies’ skipper coming off with a bloody ear, while Lachie Neale has unloaded on trolls. Watch the video.
The Western Bulldogs finally have their star skipper back to face St Kilda, who have a handy addition of their own. Plus a huge loss for the Giants. See the full teams here.
When it comes to football, teams will always do what they can to try and win. Josh Barnes writes, Adem Yze has done his job by picking Noah Balta. The issue is, he shouldn’t have been able to.
The numbers have been crunched, and the verdict is in — one club stands head and shoulders above the rest in the AFL Power Index. And it’s not who you would expect.
Anyone with a social media account has probably seen Daniel Gorringe – and his now blue hair – on their feeds. Here’s how – he and other footy content creators are taking over.
Dylan Shiel has been a whipping boy at Essendon since moving across. He opens up on the toll that takes, how he manages it and where the Bombers – and he – are travelling.
Sam Darcy, who has taken the AFL by storm in 2025, has likely played his last game for the year after a horror moment at Marvel Stadium.
A player was left “unconscious” and suffering “convulsions” after a sickening act off the ball in a country footy game in Victoria.
In what was arguably the best individual performance of the season, Kysaiah Pickett made a mockery of Fremantle on Saturday – in more ways than one. But, what’s next?
They weren’t supposed to win a game in 2025 – but the rebuilding Tigers have done it again, stunning former coach Damien Hardwick and the Suns at Marvel Stadium.
Demons star Kossie Pickett put on a show at the MCG, but one cheeky act seemed to split the AFL world right down the middle.
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