This Month
What the data says about the rise of the AFL’s northern fan base
The AFL began this season with an opening round that focused solely on the northern states. Was it worth the gamble?
- Zoe Samios
July
Path to Cats presidency goes through Boston Consulting Group
Critics have labelled Geelong a “boys’ club”. But the board of the Geelong Football Club has tended to draw from an even narrower pool.
- Myriam Robin
September 2023
Collingwood win AFL thriller to claim 16th AFL flag
Collingwood have claimed a record-equalling 16th premiership with a thrilling four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in the AFL grand final.
- Shayne Hope
Lions tragic hops from Brisbane to Melbourne – via Paris
AFR Rich Lister and Brisbane Lions director Cathie Reid is dashing back from the French capital to watch her team in Saturday’s AFL grand final.
- Mark Ludlow
August 2021
Demons take top spot in dramatic final round
The final eight for the AFL has been settled, but only after a weekend of dramatic finishes.
- Michael Pelly
October 2020
AFL kicks business goal in league country
With the grand final outside Melbourne, can the AFL keep up a surge of support in non-traditional turf?
- Liam Walsh and Luke Housego
June 2020
Victoria's COVID-19 eruption prompts mandatory tests for travellers
Overseas travellers to Victoria will be required to be tested or face an extra 10 days detained in hotels as the state struggles to bring its outbreak under control.
- Aaron Patrick