Tag: AFL
The location for the Tasmanian AFL club’s training centre has been decided
In short: Parklands on Hobart’s eastern shore surrounding Rosny College and the Eastlands shopping centre are set to be announced as the locations for a…
Magpies premiership defender to continue AFL career after concussion examination
Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy has been cleared to resume his AFL career following an examination by the league’s concussion panel. Key points: Murphy was concussed during…
Bulldogs star to miss 2024 AFL season after suffering ACL injury in training
Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is set to miss the entire 2024 AFL season after sustaining a serious knee injury at training. Key points: Scans…
Shane Tuck took his own life after receiving repeated head knocks as a footballer and boxer. Now a coroner says the AFL must change
Quick Read In short: Victorian State Coroner John Cain has recommended the AFL reduce contact training sessions to lower the risk of concussion. His recommendation…
It’s only December, but NRL and AFL clubs are already grappling with injury concerns
It is meant to be the festive season, but NRL and AFL clubs have been forced to deal with injuries to key players three months…
Brisbane Showgrounds to host cricket, AFL while Gabba revamped
Brisbane Showgrounds will be redeveloped to host AFL and cricket as the Gabba undergoes a 2032 Olympics revamp — but the state government will stump…
Recapping the 2023 AFL draft
On Monday night the town of Tongala joined the likes of Traralgon, Albany and Kyabram on a list of Australian towns with something special in…
How did your club fare at the AFL draft? Every team’s haul analysed
The AFL draft has been completed, with all 18 clubs adding to their lists with players they hope will be stars of the future. Here’s…
Victorian country footballers hoping their AFL dreams can come true at draft
Some of the country’s best young Aussie Rules footballers will be hoping their dreams can become reality when the 2023 AFL Draft gets underway tonight…
James Leake and Colby McKercher share plenty in common, but their paths to the AFL draft have been vastly different
In short: Tasmanian Australian Rules Football players James Leake and Colby McKercher are both considered prime talent ahead of the AFL draft, where unsigned players…