Christian Petracca makes first public statement as Melbourne CEO Gary Pert moves on

Christian Petracca makes first public statement as Melbourne CEO Gary Pert moves on

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 makes raw admission on West Coast exit

Hawthorn recruit Tom Barrass makes raw admission on West Coast exit

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

AFLW Dreamtime thriller soured by ‘horrible’ injury to Steph Wales in final minute of draw

AFLW Dreamtime thriller soured by ‘horrible’ injury to Steph Wales in final minute of draw

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 exploring bold move to sell home game to be played at Optus Stadium in Perth

North Melbourne exploring bold move to sell home game to be played at Optus Stadium in Perth

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

Giants AFLW coach Cam Bernasconi lays bare ‘emotional toll’ of party scandal

Giants AFLW coach Cam Bernasconi lays bare ‘emotional toll’ of party scandal

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

Hawthorn delist former top-10 draft pick Denver Grainger-Barras after four years

Hawthorn delist former top-10 draft pick Denver Grainger-Barras after four years

Hawthorn have delisted former No.6 draft pick, Denver Grainger-Barras. The highly touted youngster managed just 28 AFL games, but none in 2024. The Hawks are yet to announce their latest list changes after the conclusion of the trade period, but Grainger-Barras has already revealed the news himself. “So grateful for the memories and brothers I’ve … Read more

Shock new details emerge as AFL bans six players in GWS Giants’ party scandal

Shock new details emerge as AFL bans six players in GWS Giants’ party scandal

New details have emerged in the GWS Giants’ end of season party scandal as the AFL suspended and fined multiple players for their involvement. Josh Fahey has been given a four-game suspension, while Jake Riccardi, Joe Fonti, Toby McMullin, Harvey Thomas and Cooper Hamilton were all banned for two matches. Captain Toby Greene, Sam Taylor, … Read more

Geelong premiership legend Joel Selwood and wife Brit welcome second child after fertility fight

Geelong premiership legend Joel Selwood and wife Brit welcome second child after fertility fight

Geelong legend Joel Selwood and wife Brit have welcomed their second child into the world. The proud parents announced the news in a joint Instagram post on Friday. “Our family just got brighter. Alfie Roy Selwood you are so loved by mumma, dadda and Joey,” they wrote. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download … Read more

Geelong youngster Tanner Bruhn quizzed by police over alleged sexual assault

Geelong youngster Tanner Bruhn quizzed by police over alleged sexual assault

The AFL is aware that Geelong youngster Tanner Bruhn has been interviewed over an alleged sexual assault. Tanner Bruhn was quizzed by police over his knowledge of an alleged incident that occurred in Geelong on February 5, 2023. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Geelong youngster interviewed over alleged sexual assault. Know the news with the 7NEWS … Read more