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Woman refused access to AFLW match for wearing ‘Yes’ shirt
A Queensland woman wearing a shirt in support of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has been turned away from an AFL women’s match, after a…
Football official cops lifetime ban for attack on junior in under-13 match, SA league says
A suburban football club official found to have attacked a junior player during an under-13 match in Adelaide last weekend has been banned for life…
MCG to show Matildas’ World Cup clash before Blues-Demons AFL match
Australia’s blockbuster Women’s World Cup quarterfinal will be streamed live at the MCG ahead of the Carlton-Melbourne AFL match. Key points: The World Cup match…
Players, runner and spectator sanctioned after ugly brawl at regional Victorian footy match
Three players, a runner and a spectator are facing match bans and sanctions after a violent grand final brawl in regional Victoria last weekend. Key…
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….
Power players plan sign language shoutout for students at inaugural AFLW match
Several Port Adelaide Football Club players will use sign language to celebrate a goal at their inaugural AFLW clash to inspire deaf students they met…
Why the Demons have work to do to match the glory of their 2021
With AFL finals looming large, the focus is intensifying on the legitimate challengers for the flag. Geelong and Collingwood are top of the form line,…
East Gippsland footballers face long wait for paramedics after mark that stopped match
A country Australian rules football match ground to a halt at the weekend after clubs waited nearly two hours for an ambulance to attend to…
Sylvia is the first woman to commentate an AFL match in Indigenous language
History was made during the AFL’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round in Darwin on Saturday night, with Sylvia Nulpinditj becoming the first woman to commentate an…
Footy legend’s grassroots dedication honoured in match day tribute
More than 3,000 spectators have piled into Loxton Football Oval for a tribute match to pay their respects to football legend and Riverland local, Russell…