Collingwood’s all-time great Scott Pendlebury was caught making an expletive-laden comment during the Anzac Day ceremony at the MCG. The Pies and Bombers are meeting in the annual April 25 match in Melbourne, a tradition that has been taking place since back in 1995. Watch every game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season...
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Lions coach says 54-point Anzac Day thumping hearkens back to his tough early days in Brisbane
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his Lions have to stick together and learn from another confidence-sapping defeat if they are to turn around their poor start to the AFL campaign. The Lions were handily beaten thanks to a second-half onslaught against GWS on Anzac Day, at one stage allowing nine unanswered goals on their way...
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‘What it means to be Australian’: How iconic speech made one of AFL’s greatest days even greater
Shortly after leading the Magpies to a stunning comeback triumph over Essendon on Anzac Day last year, Collingwood captain Darcy Moore managed the near impossible. Amid contrasting emotions, with the Magpie Army gleeful while Essendon supporters lamented a loss after their side led by 28 points at the final change, Moore united supporters of the...
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Football Australia announces Mark Bresciano retirement from Board
Football Australia today announces the retirement of Mark Bresciano from its Board of Directors, whilst continuing his role on the Football Development Committee. Bresciano, a distinguished former Socceroo and a member of the Football Australia Hall of Fame, is stepping down from his board position to devote more time to his family and other business...
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Death of former AFL player Harley Balic reportedly to be looked at in drug probe
In short: The death of Harley Balic will reportedly form part of Sport Integrity Australia’s investigation into the AFL’s ilicit drugs policy. Ross Lyon, Balic’s coach during his time at Fremantle, said he was close with the family and described him as “a pretty special young man”. Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir said he could not confirm if...
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Toby Greene has been 2024’s biggest disappointment (so far)
Jake Michaels, ESPN Senior WriterApr 24, 2024, 07:50 AM Close Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world. Each week of the...
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How to watch today’s Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons AFL match: Livestream, TV channel, and start time | Goal.com Australia
Everything you need to know on how to watch today’s AFL game between Richmond and Melbourne – team news, livestream, TV channel, and start time. Round 7 of the AFL season kicks off on Wednesday night as the Melbourne Demons (4-2) and Richmond Tigers (1-5) butt heads at the MCG on ANZAC Day Eve. Both...
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2024 AFLW Under 16s All-Australian team announced
CHAMPIONS South Australia have topped the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 16s All-Australian team nominations with with seven players, four more than any other state or Academy. Behind the Croweaters was the likes of Brisbane Lions Academy, Vic Country and Western Australia who all had three, making up 16 of the 23 players. GWS Giants Academy...
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Former Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas eyeing AFL return in 2024
Former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas is reportedly keen to return to the AFL in 2025. The Herald Sun reports Thomas’ determination to return the league provided he can proven to it he’s completed the behavioural change program he was made to undergo upon being deregistered by the competition for 2024 as part of an...
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APL’s spin doctoring insults Australian football fans’ intelligence – and might well be the last straw
A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size There are few more positive, hopeful and less cynical of the game of football in Australia than me. At times, it can be a flaw. Sure, criticism is due when deserved, yet from this set of eyeballs, growth remains...
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AFL Premiership winners – full list
The Australian Football League (AFL), the premier competition of Australian rules football, has seen 16 winners since its inception in 1897. Known as the Victorian Football League till 1989, the AFL currently features 18 teams with each of Australia’s five mainland states having representations. Currently, the season runs from March to September and the side...
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Greats fear bump bans ‘turning AFL into Gaelic football’… and stopping players from ‘competing’
Brisbane Lions legend Jonathan Brown has voiced his concern that Australian Rules might be “turning into Gaelic football”. The 256-gamer’s strong stance follows GWS captain Toby Greene’s citation by the Match Review Officer for rough conduct against Carlton’s Jordan Boyd last Saturday. Greene and the Giants will challenge Michael Christian’s decision at the Tribunal on...