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AFL trade period: Bailey Smith heads to Geelong as deadline day ends with flurry of deals

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith will go to Geelong after a last-gasp AFL trade was struck. With about five minutes left before the 7.30pm AEDT deadline on We

Power’s Soldo fed up with ‘ridiculous narrative’ over best-and-fairest no-show

Port Adelaide ruck Ivan Soldo has hit back at criticism surrounding his non-attendance at the club's best-and-fairest awards function.Soldo said he did not atte

Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function

GWS players face potential AFL sanctions, with an investigation underway after an anonymous complaint about an end-of-season function.The league and the Giants

Football Australia appoints experienced former Premier League official as Head of Referees

Football Australia (FA) has appointed Jon Moss as its new Head of Referees. Moss brings a wealth of experience, having officiated over 500 professi

Vale – George Negus AM, former Soccer Australia Board Member and veteran journalist

Football Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of George Negus AM, a pioneering journalist and former board member of Soccer Australia, at the ag

All you need to know about Dan Houston

Everything you need to know about new Magpie Dan Houston.

Fantasy cricket app: Download SuperCoach BBL to play Australia’s leading fantasy sports league

If you’re new to fantasy cricket and eager to dive into the action, SuperCoach BBL is the perfect platform to get started.Built around the excitement of Austr

Renowned player agent reflects on most groundbreaking move in AFL history

In 2013, Australian football was shaken by one of the sport's biggest player moves when Lance “Buddy” Franklin, already a legendary forward at Hawthorn, ch

‘Dagger in the heart’: What it’s like to be told you won’t receive another AFL contract

Just weeks after finding out he wouldn't be offered another contract by GWS, Cooper Hamilton found himself in a waiting room for a second surgery on the foot in

Baker departs for first round pick

Richmond has received current selection No. 14 overall in exchange for Liam Baker, who has departed the Clu

2024 SANFL Community Volunteers Awards – SANFL

Dedicated administrators, coaches, umpires and ambassadors have been congratulated for their unwavering commitment

Simon Colosimo: The “rollercoaster” of Australian football & life after retirement

As the A-League Men’s competition approaches its 20th season in 2024/25, the PFA has been reflecting with influential figures who have shaped the league over