EXPLAINED: 5 | Vintage Vibes

Saints, Blues to open AFLW season in double-header

St Kilda and Carlton will open the 2026 AFLW season in the first of four double-headers featuring both women's and men's games this year.

AAP · May 18

Devils downed by Demons in club's maiden VFLW game

The Tasmania Devils' first VFLW game has ended in scoreline disappointment, with a four-goal loss to the Casey Demons in front of a home crowd.

AAP · May 16

Excitement builds in Tasmania as state gets behind Devils ahead of AFL entry

A hot start to the VFL season has attracted big crowds on the Emerald Isle to leave fans eagerly anticipating the step up in 2028

The Guardian - AU · May 5

'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp

The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.

AAP · Mar 26

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

A waterfront precinct, which includes a new $1.13 billion roofed AFL stadium, has passed a federal funding approval milestone.

AAP · Mar 26

Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Essendon's Jayden Nguyen is one of four new cultural diversity ambassadors who will help the AFL attract a wider cultural mix of players and fans to the game.

AAP · Mar 18

'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

Two years out from their AFL debut, the Tasmania Devils will field a team in the VFL in what is viewed as a key stepping stone in the club's development.

AAP · Mar 15

Stadium delay 'no surprise': Tasmania Devils CEO

Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale is confident a longer-than-expected build for the Macquarie Point stadium won't hurt the club's ability to attract top talent.

AAP · Mar 14

Devils likely face three-year wait for new stadium

A divisive new waterfront AFL stadium was approved by a parliamentary vote in 2025, but its completion date has yet to be firmly locked in.

AAP · Mar 11

AFL 2026 predicted ladder part three: Brisbane’s best may be yet to come

Everything about the Lions suggests they have more to show, while Fremantle and Gold Coast are stacked with talent but don’t seem ready

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3