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The Sydney Morning Heraldsports14 hrs ago
Geelong Assistant Kelly Prioritizes Carlton Coaching Role
Geelong assistant coach James Kelly has made the Carlton senior coaching position his priority and may not pursue the Essendon role. Carlton has begun informal meetings with candidates while caretaker coach Josh Fraser remains in place.
sportsnet.casports1 day ago
Western Bulldogs Defeat West Coast 86-70 at Marvel Stadium
Aaron Naughton kicked five goals as the Western Bulldogs beat West Coast by 16 points. The win improved their record to 10-7 and moved them to seventh on the AFL ladder.
sports15 days ago
Thirty-three Australian Rules players diagnosed with CTE
The Australian Sports Brain Bank has identified chronic traumatic encephalopathy in 33 Australian Rules footballers, 19 of them professionals or semi-professionals. The AFL says it is considering a brain-bank partnership and will limit contact training from the 2027 pre-season.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports16 days ago
Carlton Defeats West Coast by 53 Points for Sixth Straight Win
Carlton recorded a 53-point victory over West Coast at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. The win marked the team's sixth consecutive victory under its interim coach.
business18 days ago
Brisbane Hosts Sydney in AFL Round 16 at the Gabba
Sydney faced Brisbane in an AFL match at the Gabba on 25 June 2026. The game began at 7:32 p.m. under clear conditions. A former umpire also appeared in court that day on betting fraud charges.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports20 days ago
Port Adelaide Player Delays Contract Decision Until Season End
Zak Butters stated he will not decide his future until the end of the season. He said the AFL is not prepared for in-season player movement announcements like those in the NRL.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports21 days ago
AFL Presents Four Fixture Models for 2028 Season
The AFL presented four fixture models to club CEOs on Monday for the 2028 season, when Tasmania enters as the 19th team. One model includes a group stage after 20 games to determine ladder positions ahead of finals.
business26 days ago
AFL Fines Gold Coast Suns $20,000 for Fifth Umpire Contact Incident
The AFL imposed a $20,000 fine on the Gold Coast Suns after a fifth incident this season involving a player making careless contact with an umpire. Daniel Rioli was found guilty of the latest offence.
politics32 days ago
Gold Coast Suns ruck Max Knobel suspended four weeks after admitting homophobic slur in VFL game
The AFL suspended the yet-to-debut player after he admitted using the slur against a Brisbane opponent last Saturday. The ban keeps him out of both AFL and VFL matches until after July 5.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports36 days ago
Former Melbourne player to slide at Big Freeze fundraiser
Nathan Jones will take part in the annual Big Freeze event at the MCG on Monday. The former Demons captain was asked by his one-time coach to participate before the coach's death in May.
business36 days ago
Gold Coast VFL Ruckman Max Knobel Referred to AFL Integrity Unit Over Alleged Homophobic Slur
The AFL integrity unit is examining an alleged incident during a VFL match on Saturday. The league has issued multiple suspensions in recent seasons for similar conduct.
The Sydney Morning Heraldscience46 days ago
AFL Player's Mental Health Episode Prompts Others to Share Experiences
One month after an on-field mental health episode involving a Carlton midfielder, several amateur footballers have posted videos describing their own struggles with anxiety and related conditions. Mental health organizations report increased inquiries from community clubs.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld50 days ago
Carlton Wins Second Straight Game After Coach Change
Carlton recorded its second consecutive win following the departure of Michael Voss. North Melbourne staged a large comeback victory over Gold Coast. Scott Pendlebury set the AFL games record during the same round.