AFL news headlines

As appeals board make final call

A leading Perth newspaper is being ripped over its final message to sacked West Coast AFL coach Adam Simpson.

A disgraced AFL fan has been forced to issue a public apology for vile racial abuse he directed at Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine online.

St Kilda has been dealt a massive blow with key forward Max King ruled out for the remainder of the AFL season.

South Australia is set to host the AFL's Gather Round for the third time in 2025, with the event expected to again generate significant economic benefits for the state. 

Along with the honour to Dunstall, the AFL inducted six new members to the Hall of Fame.

The betting giant announced today he would join the company in August, with a salary of $1.5 million plus bonuses.

John Setka warned of potential disruptions to the league's construction projects unless McBurney, the former Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, was dismissed.

After years of searching and weeks of debate, the fate of the Crows' move to a new home rested in the hands of 11 Charles Sturt councillors. 

Harley Reid's two-game suspension for a sling tackle against St Kilda has been upheld at the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.

Caroline Wilson has revealed that Hawthorn has offered six individuals up to $300,000 to settle the racism scandal that has rocked their club.

Hundreds of mourners have paid their respects to Cameron McCarthy at the former Fremantle Docker's funeral. 

A young Adelaide footballer has defied the odds to return to the sport he loves after a life-altering accident left him paralysed from the waist down.

The alleged incident occurred in the late 1960s, when Cable was playing football in the WAFL.

Police have said the charges relate to 'reports of alleged harassing phone calls'.

An animal rights activist wants a local football club to ditch meat sausages in favour of vegan options at the traditional post-game BBQ. 

The 80-year-old was leaving a game two weeks ago when she was hit by a man on an e-scooter.

The charges include trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine and 1,4-Butanediol, and three counts of drug possession.

Richmond youngster Sam Banks has been knocked out in a terrifying mid-air flip that saw him land on his head after backing into a pack.

Cameron McCarthy was found dead at a home in Lake Coogee yesterday evening.

AFL players are facing an alarming surge in online abuse from anonymous trolls, prompting calls for intervention.

Terminally ill Port Adelaide fan 55-year-old Simon Baraniec was granted his final wish of enjoying a beer and a pie at Adelaide Oval today. 

Nathan Buckley's items from his long football career went up for auction today.

The tactics "squeeze" independent candidates from canvassing votes, a court has heard.

Former St Kilda footballer Sam Fisher's spiral into drug addiction after retiring from AFL has been laid out in court as he awaits a prison sentence.

The AFL and Movember have chosen Para Hills Football Club as the first location in South Australia to launch their 'Ahead of the Game Program'. 

Harley Balic died aged 25, his father now blaming the AFL and the secrecy of its illicit drugs policy.

Hundreds of items are available to purchase including his prized guernsey he wore during the 2002 grand final defeat to Brisbane.

The 78-year-old was charged last week over alleged abuses dating back to 1985.

Premier Peter Malinauskas today announced Lyndoch Oval in the Barossa would host at least one of the nine AFL matches next year. 

Media covering the event were given the directive in a guide that instead suggested references to wineries, festivals or pristine wilderness areas. 

Tens of thousands of footy fans from across Australia have descended upon Adelaide for the second annual AFL Gather Round.

Footy fans are already flocking to Adelaide in droves as the city prepares to host the opening game of the AFL Gather Round tomorrow night.

Hotels are full and Adelaide Airport is adding dozens of additional flights to cope with the influx of AFL fans arriving for Gather Round. 

Swans coach John Longmire says the club is "working through" a divide in the squad allegedly caused by a player acting inappropriately towards a teammate's former partner.

AFL legend Eddie Betts issued a powerful statement addressing the racial abuse his family received this week.

The security footage shows a white car slowly driving down the road before someone in the car yells abuse towards the children playing basketball.

The fallout continues following the AFL's alleged secret drug testing scandal with reports around 100 players were granted immunity from the league's three-strike policy.

Speaking to media today, CEO Andrew Dillon did not deny off-the-books testing was taking place.

A pitch invader who interrupted Friday night's clash between the Crows and the Cats has been banned from Adelaide Oval for at least 3 years.

The price freeze will see fans pay just $4.50 for a pie, making it the competition's most affordable.

Young Tigers defender Josh Gibcus' is facing yet another season on the sidelines after suffering a suspected ACL injury against the Blues.

AFL fans flocking to the MCG have been warned to expect a price hike on food and drink items.

Antonio Loiacono died on the field nearly a year ago. Now his mum is working with other parents so none have "to go through what I did".

Umpires and players will come together to pay tribute toJesse Baird and Luke Davies in the AFL's season opener.

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson was involved in an ugly verbal stoush with St Kilda players after Jimmy Webster's late bump on Jy Simpkin.

Two weeks out from Melbourne's season opener, 2021 premiership star Angus Brayshaw has retired.

Joel Smith has been served three Anti-Doping Rule Violations by Sport Integrity Australia for alleged "trafficking or attempted trafficking" of cocaine.