There has been another year of fan backlash after the first round of the AFL draft, this time over the selection of father-son gun Levi Ashcroft. Ashcroft was always heading to Brisbane, joining his brother, Will, at the club where their father (Marcus) played for. The AFL loves the romantic tradition of sons playing at … Read more
St Kilda has unveiled a bold new logo and jumper as they prepare to bounce back into the AFL finals in 2025. At an event they called their ‘crest party’ on Tuesday night, the Saints drew the curtains back on a modernised logo that has ditched the ‘St K. F. C.’ which used to sit … Read more
Channel 7 has locked in a massive slate of new AFL shows for the 2025 season as part of footy coverage presented every day of the week. A landmark broadcast deals kicks in next year, headlined by Thursday night matches featuring in each of the first 16 weeks of the season. Scroll down to see … Read more
7NEWS Melbourne sport anchor Tim Watson has announced he will retire from the television at the end of the year. It brings an end to a 30-year association with Channel 7 after first joining the network in 1992 as a boundary rider. Watson has been regular special commentator for Seven’s AFL coverage, while he has … Read more
Carlton fan favourite Jacob Weitering has married partner Isabel in a surprise wedding on Friday. The couple went public two days after the biggest celebration of their lives at Quat Quatta in Melbourne. Blues teammate Sam Docherty and wife Natalie played an important role and described it as “the best day”. Know the news with … Read more
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has spoken publicly for the first time since his frustrations with the club became public. Petracca endured a tumultuous year at the Demons with a traumatic injury during the King’s Birthday clash against Collingwood ending his season in June. In addition to the lacerated spleen, he suffered four broken ribs and … Read more
Hawthorn recruit Tom Barrass has revealed he considered walking away from the AFL before Sam Mitchell came knocking with a pitch that reignited his career. Barrass was a member of West Coast’s 2018 premiership side, won the club best and fairest in 2022 and had three years remaining on his contract. But the 29-year-old was … Read more
Essendon and Richmond have played out a thrilling draw in the inaugural AFLW Dreamtime in Darwin clash on Saturday night. Both sides had their chances in the final quarter, but neither could find the winning moment with the scores locked at 6.6 (42) apiece. During the thrilling closing stages, Essendon ruck Steph Wales suffered a … Read more
North Melbourne are exploring a bold move to sell a home game, which would be played against West Coast or Fremantle in Perth. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary revealed the proposal is before the AFL and could be approved as soon as 2025. Cleary said it’s all part of planning for life after Tasmania. … Read more
After a difficult week in the spotlight, GWS coach Cam Bernasconi says he is proud of his side’s performance despite a 37-point AFLW loss to Hawthorn. The Giants capped a disappointing week with a 9.7 (61) to 3.6 (24) loss to the Hawks at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday. The side’s preparation for their week-eight fixture … Read more
