AFL should be so lucky as Kylie caps big finals series A lot has gone right for the AFL in this finals series, after some big controversies, and boss Andrew Dillon is trumpeting record season attendance. AAP · Sep 23
AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties Hayden Meyer and Nick Foot will officiate in the AFL grand final between Fremantle and Brisbane despite being caught up in controversies this season. AAP · Sep 22
Swans dismiss trade 'speculation' amid uncertainty Sydney insist they haven't been told Nick Blakey wants a trade as the embattled club continues to manage the fallout from the Pullman Hotel scandal. AAP · Sep 5
Opening Round axed in AFL fixture shake-up The AFL has attributed a one-off MCG Ashes Test to their decision to scrap the much-criticised Opening Round experiment after three seasons. AAP · Sep 2
'Round 26, Dillsy': Richards rapt as Bulldogs win The Western Bulldogs will play in an elimination final next weekend - or round 26, according to midfielder Ed Richards - after their tight wildcard win. AAP · Aug 28
'Work to do': AFL chair on respect for women AFL chairman Craig Drummond says respect for women is "not negotiable" for the league following the Sydney Swans hotel scandal. AAP · Aug 27
From the Pocket: Geelong is a club that pushes its luck but the concussion story must not be buried The Sydney Swans scandal was the last thing the AFL wanted, though it was convenient in terms of helping the Cats waiver saga fade away The Guardian - AU · Aug 26
Richmond Tigers Players Accused Of ‘Mocking’ Sydney Swans Allegations During Mad Monday “What we need is good blokes out there having conversations around this and calling it out for what it is, because this is unacceptable, and we need to make sure we do better.” Pedestrian.tv · Aug 25
'Embarrassed': Richmond players on Mad Monday antics Richmond's players filmed at a Mad Monday function are embarrassed at their behaviour, denying it was linked to the Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations. AAP · Aug 25
Video of Tigers' Mad Monday sparks new AFL headache A week after Sydney and the AFL were plunged into crisis, Richmond players have been caught on video playing up at their Mad Monday function. AAP · Aug 24
Banned Sydney Swans players not welcome at Brownlow ceremony as AFL delays inquiry until police probe concludes AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon faces media for first time since players stood down, saying ‘the way we treat women says a lot about who we are’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 24
AFL CEO Confirms Suspended Sydney Swans Players Are Barred From The Brownlows AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has confirmed that the five Sydney Swans players who've been suspended for the rest of the season — Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon — will be banned from attending the Brownlow Medal count. However, they still will be eligible to… Pedestrian.tv · Aug 24
Australian Rules faces far-reaching fallout from latest scandal SYDNEY - An alcohol-fuelled scandal swirling around a top Australian Rules team has been splashed across newspaper front pages as much as the back and triggered broader debate, a sign of the sport’s importance in the country’s social fabric. Bangkok Post · Aug 20
Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the rest of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching club standards during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that led to a police investigation into sexual assault allegations The Independent UK · Aug 19
AAP · Aug 18 'We're deeply sorry': banned Sydney Swans players Five banned Sydney Swans players say they're "deeply sorry" for their behaviour as a police investigation continues into sexual assault allegations.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Sydney Swans will sanction players for ‘serious breach’ over incident that led to sexual assault allegations AFL club’s board meets on Tuesday night to decide penalties after league boss calls reports ‘deeply concerning’
AAP · Aug 18 'Serious breach': Swans confirm player punishments Sydney have confirmed they will punish players for seriously breaching club standards, as Victoria Police separately investigate sexual assault allegations.
AAP · Aug 8 Geelong coach speaks on Cats concussion saga Geelong coach Chris Scott has spoken post-match, after the Cats were issued a 'please explain' over the concussion deal signed with Jake Kolodjashnij.
AAP · Jul 27 'Be respectful': Crow's message to booing fans Some Adelaide fans have come under fire for booing Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor and Crows winger Isaac Cumming has urged them to be respectful.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14 Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy When the AFL and Cricket Australia target India and the diaspora but only engage with convenient perspectives, trust begins to erode
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10 AFL outlines lofty goals in India but Australian rules football has been here before Previous attempts to grow the game overseas have come to naught but this time the AFL is committing to building from the ground up
AAP · Jul 10 Grassroots first as AFL aims to expand in India AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there are no immediate plans for games in India, as part of the league's bid to build a presence in that country.
AAP · Jul 7 Open invite to fatally injured footy player's memorial Family members of a beloved football player will join a memorial service hosted by his local club after the 27-year-old died of on-field injuries.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 7 ‘Accident waiting to happen’: player’s death raises alarm over risk of concrete cricket pitches in Australian rules football Concrete-based cricket pitches, like that on which Nathan Fitzgerald received fatal blows to the head, are ‘totally unsafe’, concussion advocate says
AAP · Jun 11 AFL:'No-brainer': AFL, SA reach new Gather Round deal While the new Gather Round deal has been confirmed, with the introduction of a player parade, what happens with the AFL State of Origin revival remains unclear.