BIZARRE: 5 - What They Never Told You

Tasmanian government increases taxpayer funding lure to secure AFL licence

As AFL club presidents pore over documents to decide if Tasmania will win the 19th AFL licence, Premier Jeremy Rockliff increases the amount taxpayers will contribute, repeating his pitch that the "flow on effects" will benefit the state.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

AFL pushing Magic Round concept for 2023

The AFL is considering an extra set of matches in 2023, with multiple states vying to host the competition's version of the NRL's Magic Round.

AAP · Sep 20, 2022

Stadium last challenge for Tassie AFL team

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan says securing funding for a stadium is the last box required to be ticked before a licence can be granted for a Tasmanian AFL club.

AAP · Sep 19, 2022

Seven and Foxtel to keep AFL rights in record $4.5bn seven-year deal

Agreement gives the code full control over production of games and secures a package of digital rights for 7plus

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

AFL still wants new stadium in Tassie deal

A new stadium in Tasmania will be part of the Apple Isle's bid for an AFL licence if league boss Gillon McLachlan has his way.

AAP · Aug 29, 2022

'Strategic intervention' against Murdoch by minister in chase for AFL rights, but there's one thing missing

The government has issued a stern warning to the AFL and those pursuing the rights to broadcast matches, but the next TV deal is only the start of a tense era in Australian sport.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

Missing the mark: could AFL’s new deal leave fewer games on free-to-air TV?

With Foxtel and other streamers involved in lucrative broadcast talks, more games could be making their way on to subscription services

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2022

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan apologises to Eddie Betts over Adelaide Crows pre-season camp, amid talk of potential class action

The AFL has publicly apologised to former player Eddie Betts, after he detailed his traumatic experience at a 2018 Adelaide Crows pre-season training camp. Meanwhile, an Adelaide sports lawyer says he has spoken to several players about a potential class action.

ABC News · Aug 5, 2022

Former Crow Jenkins backs Betts' claims

Josh Jenkins has become the first former Adelaide player to publicly back-up Eddie Betts' startling revelations about the Crows' infamous 2018 camp.

AAP · Aug 5, 2022

Legend Matthews blasts AFL bosses

AFL icon Leigh Matthews has blasted the league's handling of the high contact rule, saying he feels sick about the treatment of Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan.

AAP · Jul 27, 2022