MYSTERIOUS: Gather round - You Need To See This

'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.

AAP · Jun 11

Rain puts dampener on Gather Round despite AFL’s hype and schmoozing

All the sport’s heavy hitters were in Adelaide this week – leaking, lurking and long lunching – before some excellent football broke out

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12

'A bloody good job': Gather Round set to stay in SA

Geelong coach Chris Scott has praised Gather Round after his team played for the first time on Sunday at suburban Norwood Oval.

AAP · Apr 12

Double headers return as AFLW ponders Gather Round

Double headers are back in AFLW and a women's footy Gather Round could be on the way as the league works to improve crowds and engagement.

AAP · Apr 9

Star Fremantle midfielder to remain on sidelines

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says a key pair of players will spend another week on the sidelines and miss the Gather Round clash against Collingwood.

AAP · Apr 7

Lions snubbed but AFL explains lack of prime-time games

Reigning AFL premiers Brisbane could feature more in prime-time in the last nine rounds of 2026 after being largely snubbed from Thursday and Friday nights.

AAP · Nov 13, 2025

Hollywood Hawks flop under Gather Round spotlight

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell wants to know exactly why his side flopped in the finale to the AFL's Gather Round.

AAP · Apr 13, 2025

Port stun Hawks in Gather Round grudge game upset

Port Adelaide have dished out Hawthorn's first loss of the AFL season with a 30-point win in their Gather Round grudge match.

AAP · Apr 13, 2025

Port, Hawks set for fiery re-match to end Gather Round

In the wake of last year's epic semi-final and the controversial post-match incidents, Port Adelaide and Hawthorn clash in the feature game of Gather Round.

AAP · Apr 12, 2025

St Kilda's unsung hero targets GWS ace's hottest boot

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and his GWS counterpart Adam Kingsley say the duel between Callum Wilkie and Jesse Hogan will be vital to their Gather Round chances.

AAP · Apr 11, 2025