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Time for northern clubs to earn their keep as AFL seeks return on investment

The league has reason to hope GWS and Gold Coast can lay down a marker in non-traditional markets while Brisbane defend their crown in 2025

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025

Local-focused AFL lukewarm on trying a US push

The AFL will continue the campaign to boost its profile in Queensland and NSW, although boss Andrew Dillon won't rule out an NRL-style experiment in the US.

AAP · Mar 3, 2025

AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.

AAP · Mar 3, 2025

AFL primed for 23 Thursday night matches for 2025

Thursday night AFL matches will be played more than ever before in 2025, featuring in 23 of 25 rounds in the home-and-away season.

AAP · Nov 13, 2024

Bartlett settles legal actions against Demons, AFL

Melbourne have settled out of court with former president Glen Bartlett and have refuted allegations of illicit drug use levelled against coach Simon Goodwin.

AAP · Nov 8, 2024

Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine saga

Demons player banned from playing Australian rules football until 2028 after returning positive test following a game in 2023

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2024

Drugs ban: Joel Smith suspended until 2028 AFL season

The AFL has given Joel Smith a four-year drugs ban, effectively ending a career that has unravelled after he tested positive for cocaine in 2023.

AAP · Nov 1, 2024

AFL bans six Giants players amid sanctions for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour at post-season party

Josh Fahey suspended for four matches and five players to miss two games, while Toby Greene is among players fined $5,000 each

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2024

Lions, Swans diehards embrace Victorian roots

Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have made pilgrimages to their clubs' old homes in Fitzroy and South Melbourne throughout AFL grand final week.

AAP · Sep 27, 2024

AFL warns fans on unauthorised grand final tickets

A number of AFL grand final corporate hospitality tickets will be reissued after they were illegally downloaded, sparking a Victoria Police investigation.

AAP · Sep 25, 2024