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australian rules football
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sports2 hrs ago
AFL announces long-term plan to expand Australian rules football in India
The league outlined goals to reach more than 100,000 registered participants through schools, academies and equipment distribution. The effort follows earlier attempts in other countries that did not produce sustained growth.
zerohanger.comworld3 days ago
AFL clubs to wear black armbands after Melbourne teacher's death in football game
Every AFL club will wear black armbands at weekend matches after 27-year-old Nathan Fitzgerald died from a head injury sustained during an Australian rules football game in Melbourne. A minute's silence will also be held before the Richmond Tigers and Melbourne Demons match.
world5 days ago
Injured Teen Switches to Australian Rules Football
A fractured back from a motocross accident led an 18-year-old ruckman to pursue an AFL career. He is now playing for South Australia in the national under-18 championships. The national draft is scheduled for November.
sports11 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 Heraldsports13 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.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld14 days ago
Carlton Interim Coach Josh Fraser Alters Training Standards and Game Plan
Carlton players and staff have noted changes in training drills, defensive metrics, and communication since Josh Fraser took over as interim coach. The team has reduced long kicks and improved its defensive 50 performance under the new approach.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports18 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.
The Sydney Morning Heraldscience43 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.
business44 days ago
Former Essendon Coach Brad Scott Says He Wanted Zach Merrett Traded
Brad Scott stated he advised Essendon to accept a trade offer for midfielder Zach Merrett from Hawthorn last summer. Scott also confirmed the club considered a 10-year, $22 million offer for West Coast's Harley Reid.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld47 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.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld50 days ago
Talent in remote communities faces barriers to professional football draft
Indigenous Australians in remote communities show strong interest in Australian rules football yet face structural obstacles that limit their progression to professional levels. A visit to one such community highlights the gap between local talent and national league selection.