March
Is Bailey Smith the David Beckham of the AFL?
The young Geelong star has the looks and swagger to become a brand unto himself, just like footballer turned fashion icon David Beckham, marketing experts say.
‘Trailblazer’ Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case
AFL great Nicky Winmar, who fought back against a number of alleged acts of racism throughout his career, could co-lead a landmark racism class action against the league.
May 2023
When it comes Indigenous representation, the AFL doesn’t stack up
The AFL has strong Indigenous representation on the field, but club board members say more needs to be done to boost these figures off-field.
March 2023
Josh Frydenberg passes No 1 ticket to Dylan Alcott, twice
The AFL didn’t become the nation’s premier football code without exhibiting a certain ruthlessness.
April 2022
The missing middle in the Liberal campaign
The Liberals’ campaign is divided between those inner suburban seats under pressure from independents and Morrison’s preferred territory in outer suburban and regional seats. But without coming together, it’s going to be hard for the Coalition to win enough seats.
October 2021
How this AFL rookie got into crypto
While he might not be in possession of a 2021 premiership medal, professional AFL player Anthony Scott can take comfort in his cryptocurrency gains.
September 2021
Demons want MCG replay party to cap off triumph
The Demons president wants fans to gather at the MCG and relive the club’s grand final triumph.
Melbourne Demons end 57-year drought
A fast-finishing Melbourne Demons ended a 57-year premiership wait on Saturday, claiming the Australian Football League’s top honour.
Is this the end of Labor’s ascendancy in Victoria?
The party’s internal polling shows voters could be turning against Premier Daniel Andrews as the state endures another exhausting lockdown.
Perth buzzes before historic grand final
Perth residents are backing a fairytale for long-suffering Demons fans, with the excitement across the city leaving many to declare Saturday’s AFL grand final bigger than the 1987 America’s Cup defence.
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.
June 2021
Bondi case detected as Victoria restrictions to ease
A driver who transports international flight crews is NSW’s first local case in 40 days, reported shortly after Victoria announced a fresh easing of restrictions from Friday.
May 2020
AFL blockbusters locked in for restart
The AFL has announced a series of heavyweight Thursday and Friday night fixtures as it aims to reopen the 2020 season with a bang next month.