Worrying photo of Sam Newman emerges
AFL personality Sam Newman has come under heavy fire after promoting his latest podcast episode with two prominent ‘neo-Nazis’.
AFL
Reid unsighted as fitness intrigue continues
While West Coast ‘think’ Harley Reid has escaped serious injury, the young star was again missing fron training on Monday. ELIZA REILLY has details plus more in track watch.
Jones hit with monster blow as Dogs’ injuries mount
The injury news keeps getting worse and worse for the Western Bulldogs, with a massive blow dealt to its defensive stocks after key pillar Liam Jones learned the extent of his hamstring strain.
Conspiracy? The real reason more first-round compo is coming
Last year, clubs were shocked St Kilda was handed first-round free agency compensation for Josh Battle. Now, the truth behind what happened – and why it will continue – can be revealed.
Why Allen needs Eagles more than they need him amid Lions links
It’s a strange statement to attach to the co-captain of a bottom-four club, but Oscar Allen needs the struggling Eagles more than they need him, writes ELIZA REILLY.
Cornes’ mind blown by Lions trade bomb
Following the Brisbane Lions’ links with one of the AFL’s best key forwards, Kane Cornes has eviscerated the reigning premiers.
Lions keen on ‘superstar guy’ Allen
Lions star Jarrod Berry likes the thought of Oscar Allen leaving the West Coast Eagles to join Brisbane.
Scary thing about Lions for AFL rivals
Draft picks Levi Ashcroft and Sam Marshall are set to “drive the standards” in Brisbane’s bid for back-to-back AFL premierships.
Gold Coast
Track Watch: Rising Sun’s Opening Round hopes on watch after injury
A rising star at the Gold Coast is racing the clock to not only make their pre-season clashes with Brisbane and Collingwood, but also the Suns’ Opening Round clash with Essendon.
Suns’ tipping point: What needs to happen to keep Rowell from Cats
Geelong is yet again in pursuit of a star rival midfielder, this time it being Matt Rowell. But is it actually possible? Callum Dick examines the possibility of Rowell in the blue and white hoops.
Telling move behind shock AFL trade rumour
Kane Cornes says reports about Gold Coast gun Matt Rowell reveal much more than face value about the former No. 1 draft pick.
‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
Star Eagle cleared over street fight after investigation
Liam Ryan has been cleared by the AFL after the star Eagle appeared in a street fight in videos on social media. Read what the AFL had to say.
AFL makes decision after Ryan fight video
The AFL Integrity Unit has made a decision on Liam Ryan’s involvement in a fight outside a music festival last month.
Horne-Francis on midfield move, solving Port’s forward line puzzle
Ken Hinkley wants more midfield time out of Jason Horne-Francis in 2025. But what does the Power star himself think of the change? Plus more track watch notes here.
‘Every year’: Calls for annual All-Stars game
The AFL Indigenous All-Stars squad is sure to provide plenty of highlights when they come together for the first time in a decade and the players involved want to do it every year.
‘Getting into him’: Roos wait on $8m man’s call
When the media reports your teammate is being offered the biggest deal in the club’s history, there’s going to be some ribbing.
‘Kept me hungry’: Bryan hoping to form dynamic pairing with Draper
Nick Bryan turned his back on suiters to re-sign with Essendon, but has only been rewarded with 19 games in five years. Here’s how he hopes to work in tandem with Sam Draper in 2025.
The Unlucky Ones: Would second 23 cause upset of the century?
Cripps. Akermanis. Brown. Ricciuto. There were so many big names that missed out in our AFL Team of the Century that Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph have picked a second 23.
Cripps robbed? No Hird? McLeod lucky? Century old debate rages
Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane have named their AFL team of the century so far – and debate is already raging. What do you think? Have your say on eight of the most contentious issues.
Team of the Century: The GOAT leads AFL’s best of past 25 years
It’s been 25 full seasons of the AFL since the turn of the century – so who makes the cut in the best 23? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane took on the almost-impossible task of deciding.
SuperCoach winner’s surprising advice for fantasy success
The 20-year-old university student who won $50,000 in SuperCoach last year reveals the strategy and players he hopes can carry him to back-to-back titles.
Training news: Injuries wipe out top SuperCoach picks
Pre-season is ramping up. Stay on top of the latest SuperCoach news here – who’s hurt, who’s flying and which rookies are pushing for a round 1 spot.
Pre-season intel: Who’s training the house down at your club
Pre-season matches begin this month, which means players are stepping it up a notch on the track. Who are the ones impressing at your club? Get all intel from across the league here.
SuperCoach Plus: The secret weapon for fantasy AFL and NRL
Ready to up your game? Unlock the full potential of SuperCoach Plus and make this fantasy season your best yet.
The unsigned AFL stars Crows and Power must chase in 2025
Both South Australian clubs have been aggressive in adding to their lists across the past few years, so why should that stop in 2025? Simeon Thomas-Wilson highlights the names to watch.
AFLW deadline day: Harris’ cloudy future after Hawks deal collapses
After two weeks of negotiation, Tayla Harris’ future remains in doubt after the Hawks and Demons could not agree to a deal for the star forward. Recap AFLW trade deadline day here.
Trade latest: Premiership defender requests trade to Hawthorn
With the AFLW trade period about to officially open, and the first fully national draft around the corner, clubs are in deep discussion about how to improve their lists. Here’s the latest.
Balta, Fogarty mega deals set high price in barren tall market
The long-term deals signed by Darcy Fogarty and Noah Balta have set the standard in the key-position market, with clubs likely to need six or seven-year offers to keep their stars around.
Seventh heaven: Shelley, McDonald among latest Cats signings
Geelong has further cemented its list for the 2025 AFLW season, signing up to seven players on one-year deals. See who is sticking around.
‘Lit something in me’: The spark that inspired Shaw’s coaching return
Incoming Gold Coast Suns AFLW coach Rhyce Shaw has revealed what inspired his senior coaching comeback four years after parting ways with North Melbourne.
AFL history as Rhyce Shaw’s return to senior coaching revealed
Rhyce Shaw is back coaching in the AFL, but it will be a new role for the former Kangaroos senior coach, as he makes some history with his newest gig.
Dare to dream? Daisy’s training cameo sets tongues wagging
West Coast coach and AFLW legend Daisy Pearce has popped up at a WAFLW training session in Perth, leading one coach to declare “it would be fantastic to have someone of her stature playing in the competition.”
SACKED: AFL
Some of the biggest names in AFL reveal the true stories of how they discovered their days were numbered and when the guillotine dropped.
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Bombers prepare to unleash fresh faces
AFL: The Essendon Bombers are ready for a fresh start with a host of changes to the roster, including their top draft pick Isaac Kako.
AFL25 | Glenn McFarlane’s on why Brent Harvey was his toughest call
Putting together a team of the last 25 years is a tough task, and for Glenn McFarlane leaving out Brent Harvey was his toughest call.
Buddy, Gaz, Dusty? The 10 best AFL players this century ranked
Think naming the team of the century was hard? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane have narrowed that down to 10 and determined the defining player of the 21st century. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Ranked: Who should really be named SA’s top sporting hero?
We’ve named the top 100 athletes, teams and sporting icons from South Australia. But did we get it right? Rate our full list here.
‘Next man up’: Revitalised Motlop ready to earn back Blues’ ‘trust’
Jesse Motlop is confident a reshaped pre-season program at Carlton will help him make up for a disappointing 2024, as he prepares to pick up the slack in the absence of Matt Owies.
Cornes v Cornes: ‘Contrarian’ Kane grilled by his own dad
What happens when an AFL champion sits down with his footy legend father for a one-on-one interview? See the exclusive video
AFL25 | Why Patrick Cripps missed the team
Jon Ralph explains why Patrick Cripps missed out on the AFL25 Team of the Century (so far).
AFL25 | Top 10 players of century (so far)
Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane break down their top 10 players of the last 25 years.
Injury lingers over star-studded All Stars as squad named
The Indigenous All Stars squad has been announced with some massive names, but coach Xavier Clarke will have to juggle plenty of injury issues. See the full squad here.
Port young gun eyes big 2025 after ‘frustrating’ injury run
Josh Sinn has spent lots of time sidelined but is now enjoying his first full pre-season. The youngster sheds light on his frustrating start in the AFL and how he has turned his body around.
‘Worried I’d never return to normal’: My battle with concussion
Just days after her third concussion, award-winning journalist Eliza Reilly fainted in front of Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir. Six months on, she tells her life-changing, emotional battle with her brain.
Blue bolter? Unknown young gun turning heads at pre-season
The Blues are in no rush to decide on their final list spots for the upcoming season, but one VFL livewire is doing all he can at pre-season to get himself on the list.
Kane Cornes drops deeply personal secret
AFL commentator Kane Cornes has divulged a family secret he has always kept hidden away from football fans.
Eliza Reilly suffers a concussion in her 50th game for UFC
Just days after suffering a third concussion, award-winning journalist Eliza Reilly fainted in front of Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir. Six…
‘Still see him every day’: Neal-Bullen on Goodwin connection
Alex Neal-Bullen might now be a ‘fully fledged Adelaide Crow’, but he still shares a special connection with his former coach. The new recruit opens up on the trade away from the Dees.
AFL 25 | Team of the Century (so far)
Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane discuss the big talking points from their best 23 of the last 25 years in the AFL.
AFL legend’s sad Brownlow revelation
Footy great Ian Stewart says he wants his three Brownlow medals back after they were located on the other side of the world
Freo track watch: Pearce injures ankle, All Stars hopes in air
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce was forced off the park on Saturday, with the Indigenous All Stars match just two weeks away. ELIZA REILLY has details and more in track watch.
Dons track watch: Opening Round hints, ruck roles, Tsatas stars
The Bombers took to the track on Saturday for some match simulation, revealing plenty of hints as to how they might shape up for Opening Round against the Suns. More here.
‘Positions up for grabs’: Leake keen for Giant start as Devils loom
GWS are looking towards the next generation and Tasmanian James Leake is eager to break into the side. Plus the young Giant touches on his future — with the Devils entering the AFL in 2028.
Massive Bulldogs injury blow
AFL: The Western Bulldogs have been hit with a injury blow with Adam Treloar set to miss the start of the season.
Alex Neal-Bullen settling into the tri-colours
New Adelaide Crows recruit Alex Neal-Bullen chats about his leadership style and looking forward to playing on Adelaide Oval.
Building brands: How AFL stars are capitalising on fame
Whether it’s a podcast, cooking up a storm or slinging drinks, these AFL stars are making a splash off the field. It’s the new generation – and it’s only the beginning.
Handball tips with Tom Mitchell
We enlisted the help of Tom Mitchell from Ball Magnets for tips on how to handball like the GOATS.
‘Big tick’: Why cult hero Shark deserves second AFL chance
Southport ruckman Brayden Crossley is out to follow in the footsteps of teammate Ben Jepson and earn an AFL list spot. What it means to the club and why he’s ready.
Track watch: Port gives glimpse into Lukosius plans
Port Adelaide recruit Jack Lukosius has long been adamant he is best used as a forward – but, as we learnt on Friday, Ken Hinkley might have other ideas. Get all the latest match sim intel.
Port declare ‘no Houston, no problem’
AFL: Port Adelaide are ready for life after the departure of Dan Houston, young defender Logan Evans declaring Port’s depth has made them stronger….
Harley breaks down as Eagles go best v rest in match sim
In a concern for West Coast, young gun Harley Reid failed to complete match simulation on Friday – a session that revealed more about Andrew McQualter’s possible round 1 side.
‘Hope he is at peace’: Cats, draft great farewelled after tragic death
Revered football figure Mick Turner has been remembered by plenty of big names he touched at an emotional funeral service, where his five decades in footy and ‘nightmare’ cancer battle were detailed.
Breakout contenders: The kids to give you big SuperCoach jump
Injury has dashed The Phantom’s breakout hopes for two SuperCoach young guns – but he’s added another big contender who could outdo them all. These are the names to watch in 2025.
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