Author: Russell White

Grant O'Brien at announcement of the inaugural board for AFL Tasmania team, photographed with other board members at York Park, Launceston 2023

It’s been a century in the making. Now Tasmania’s AFL club has a name, logo, colour and a guernsey

In short: Australian rules football has been played in Tasmania for about 150 years — and until…

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A Sydney Swans AFL player rises to take a clean mark as a Collingwood defender stands watching.

Horror start for flag favourites, Clarry’s magic moment and Rowell’s insane stats

The first full round of the 2024 AFL season delivered in spades, with some clubs already facing…

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Jordan De Goey dari Collingwood diskors selama tiga pertandingan karena menabrak Elijah Hewett

Geelong young gun lauded after starring role in just his eighth AFL match

In short: Ollie Dempsey kicked three goals to help Geelong defeat St Kilda by eight points. Chris…

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Jordan De Goey dari Collingwood diskors selama tiga pertandingan karena menabrak Elijah Hewett

McRae rejects talk of Collingwood premiership hangover after winless start to flag defence

In short: The Magpies slumped to a second consecutive loss after going down by 33 points to…

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Richmond confirms torn ACL for luckless young star

In short: Josh Gibcus suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the second quarter of Richmond’s narrow loss…

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West Coast Eagles player Elliot Yeo runs carrying a football.

Litmus test looms for Eagles and Dockers, as coaches begin new season in fight for footy survival

The 2024 AFL season looms as very consequential in the short-term fortunes of both West Australian clubs…

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Two AFL players in the rooms after a grand final, surrounded by people as they hold up the cup.

Matt Rowell, Paul Salmon, and the footy record that was never to be

Mark Twain once quoted former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli as saying: “There are three kinds of…

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Jordan De Goey dari Collingwood diskors selama tiga pertandingan karena menabrak Elijah Hewett

Demons rapt with Oliver’s progress after encouraging start to season

In short: Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he is “incredibly happy” with Clayton Oliver’s progress both on…

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Jordan De Goey dari Collingwood diskors selama tiga pertandingan karena menabrak Elijah Hewett

Tigers bracing for Blues’ McKay-Curnow double act in MCG blockbuster

In short: The Tigers are preparing to combat the challenge posed by star Blues forwards Harry McKay…

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Aerial view of a stadium.

Did Tasmanian Labor’s position on Hobart’s AFL stadium just become clearer or murkier?

Just days out from the official launch of Tasmania’s AFL team, a somewhat surprising attendee emerged. Labor…

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