Tag: football
WA Football Commission to review GNFL season following anti-social behaviour
After an explosive Great Northern Football League (GNFL) season, club presidents are now backing a full review by the West Australian Football Commission. Key points:…
This small town football club became the face of regional decline last month. But it had one last legacy
Last weekend, AFL fans nationwide salivated over the quality of competition during the first round of finals. But it’s possible the best game played that…
Renmark Football Club handed ‘harsh penalty’ over semi-final rule breach
The Renmark Football Club has been fined $5,000 and docked four premiership points for the 2023 season, for a player eligibility breach during Saturday’s A-grade…
Boy repeatedly chased by swooping magpie at football match a ‘perfect target’ for annoyed bird
A swooping magpie has targeted a young footballer during a game in Adelaide in what one expert says may be a case of mistaken identity….
Man fighting for life after football incident in north-east Victoria
A man in his 30s is fighting for life after an incident at a football match in north-east Victoria yesterday. Key points: A man in…
Ainslie football club commits to funding men’s and women’s programs equally
When Allyson Flynn and Zoe Skyrianos heard that Lewes Football Club had made a commitment to paying their women’s team the same as their men’s…
Clarkson era starts to take shape at Kangaroos with football department changes
North Melbourne has made changes to its football department in preparation for life under four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson. Key points: Todd Viney will be…
‘Sexist and misogynistic’ umpire abuse sees WA football club fined after failing to identify perpetrator
A Western Australian football club at the centre of ongoing allegations of racist and sexist behaviour has been fined $1,000 after failing to flush out…
More Muslim children joining in Australian rules football through SANFL Bachar Houli Cup
The SANFL has created a pathway for Muslim children to be introduced to Australian rules football. Key points: The SANFL is holding the Bachar Houli…
Riverland football club raises thousands for Parkinson’s research
Every year the Loxton North Football Club raises money for a charity close to its heart, and this year is no exception. Key points: A…