Punters take some skin off but gambling giant wagers on Wagering giant Tabcorp has absorbed the $10 million impact of winning punters in the first half of 2025/26, thanks to the diversification of its business. AAP · Feb 25
From the Pocket: Melbourne must leave buzz words and fan favourite behind to rise again The pain of potentially losing star midfielder Christian Petracca can be turned into an opportunity for the Demons to change and replenish The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2024
Giant wind farm that fanned protests gets green light A new wind farm with 40 turbines is set to generate enough energy to power 144,000 homes across South Australia. AAP · Jul 27, 2024
Gambling role for former football chief raises red flag The appointment of a former football boss to lead a wagering giant has raised concerns about close links between sport and the gambling industry. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
Ex-AFL CEO McLachlan to head gambling giant Tabcorp Former AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has been announced as the new head of gambling company Tabcorp. AAP · Jun 16, 2024
AFL yet to make a call on 'Barassi Cup' for premiers An ongoing tribute to Australian rules legend Ron Barassi will not be announced until the off-season, the AFL has confirmed. AAP · Sep 30, 2023
Brownlow Medal 2023 red carpet – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023
AFL criticised for promoting series of bets that have 85% loss rate for gamblers Analysis of 90 advertised same-game multis from Sportsbet shows only 15% would result in a win The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023
AFL Boss Apologises After Fans Were Refused Entry To Bris Lions Match For Wearing Vote Yes Tees Chief executive of AFL has had to apologise to fans who were refused entry to a match on Sunday because they were wearing Vote Yes shirts. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 19, 2023
Laidley praises AFL for support during dark times North Melbourne premiership player and coach Danielle Laidley says AFL figures were among the first to help her three years ago. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
Ron Barassi to be honoured with state memorial as AFL weighs up renaming cup The AFL Commission will make a final decision as calls grow for the league to rename the premiership cup after Australian sporting icon Ron Barassi The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023
State funeral for Barassi as AFL weighs up renaming cup Calls are growing for the AFL to rename the premiership cup after football legend Ron Barassi, who will be farewelled at a state funeral. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
McLachlan lauds 'compelling' AFL grand final narratives Outgoing AFL boss Gillon McLachlan believes the stage is perfectly set for next week's grand final, with four remaining teams each offering a different story. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
AFL fans back gambling advertising ban and caution against three-year delay Survey of 3,000 fans found vast majority supported a ban, and many think the government’s phased approach is too slow The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023
The New Daily · Jun 9, 2023 AFL attempting to find leak in Hawthorn racism probe AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says they are asking questions about how the Hawthorn racism claims were first leaked to the media.
The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023 The antithesis of healing: the AFL turns away from truth-telling again, ending Hawthorn investigation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mention of the Stolen Generations.
ABC News · Jun 1, 2023 AFL urged to become 'cultural leader' amid fallout from Hawthorn probe Indigenous advocates have slammed the AFL's handling of the Hawthorn probe, and urged the league to become a "cultural leader" by addressing alleged mistreatment of First Nations players across the sporting code.
The New Daily · May 31, 2023 Hawthorn boss hits back at AFL over racism ‘sanctions’ The president of the AFL club at the centre of racism allegations has hit back at the league, amid speculation the club faces sanctions.
ABC News · May 31, 2023 Families at centre of Hawthorn AFL racism probe to make complaint to Human Rights Commission, lawyer says Families involved in the AFL probe into allegations of racism at the Hawthorn Football Club will take their complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission.
The New Daily · May 30, 2023 No adverse findings made in Hawthorn racism case as AFL ends investigation The AFL has announced no adverse findings against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan or Jason Burt over the Hawthorn racism allegations.
ABC News · May 30, 2023 AFL terminates investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn, making no findings against Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan An independent panel investigating allegations of racism at the Hawthorn Football Club concludes, making no findings against former senior coaches and managers.
The New Daily · May 17, 2023 AFL to retain day grand final for another season The AFL has resisted the urge to switch to a twilight grand final, electing to play this year's decider in the traditional time slot.
ABC News · May 12, 2023 No stadium, no team, no deal. Will Tasmania's AFL stadium survive a minority government bombshell? Two Tasmanian Liberals have quit over the stadium deal, but, given the widespread joy that emanated following the granting of the AFL licence, handing it back after just 10 days would be as embarrassing as it is unlikely, writes Chris Rowbottom.
The New Daily · May 8, 2023 AFL, Collingwood, Sydney denounce fans who booed Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin Sydney has expressed fears some spectators are failing to learn from the past as the Swans, Collingwood and the AFL all criticised Magpies fans who booed
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023 Indigenous AFL players stand tall against an endless stream of racism – it’s now time for them to strike The game’s sparkle and heart would be gone in an instant if First Nations footballers chose to sit down