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There was plenty to love about Aussie rules State of Origin, but nothing topped one night at Football Park three decades ago

Ask former Geelong and Victorian star Garry Hocking what State of Origin footy means to him, and his mind goes straight to the day Ted Whitten put the fear of G

AFL platitudes are easy. Real action on gender-based violence is tougher but desperately needed | Jonathan Horn

At the Adelaide Oval on Thursday night, and in eight other AFL games this weekend, there will be an “activation”. Players, coaches and umpires will link arm

Neal-Bullen graduates from Torrens University Australia with Education Excellence honour

Melbourne player Alex Neal-Bullen has been honoured for his outstanding academic achievements, receiving the Education Excellence Award for his faculty from Tor

‘Form goes out the window’: Hall of Famer gives insight into iconic rivalry ahead of Showdown LV

One of, if not the biggest rivalry in the AFL will reignite South Australia on Thursday night, with the bi-annual match between Port Adelaide and Adelaide ready

‘Flicker’ of hope for fallen AFL side’s revival; time to back up ‘smug’ sledge: Blowtorch

A round jam-packed with rivalry games is just as full of intrigue.From Adelaide and Brisbane bidding to revive their seasons, to the likes of Sydney and Melbour

Brayshaw pens open letter to AFL accusing its tribunal of lacking consistency

Former AFL footballer Hamish Brayshaw has said an open letter he wrote to the AFL has come from frustration, highlighting the inconsistency in the league's tri

Australian punter James Rendell commits to Notre Dame football

Australian punter James Rendell has committed to Notre Dame football, multiple sources told Blue & Gold’s Mike Singer. He is a graduate transfer and will

‘Perfect model’ that’s created ‘clearly the best story in Australian football’ 

The Central Coast Mariners are the Isuzu UTE A-League Premiers for the first time in 12 years. After losing their first four games, Mark Jackson’s s

2024 SANFLW state team finalised

A SQUAD of 22 players has been locked in for the SANFL Women’s clash with the WAFL Women’s on Saturday, marking a historic first for the c

‘There is a lot of dislike’: How the Sydney Derby became a top AFL rivalry

A discussion around some of the AFL's best rivalries immediately focuses on contests between clubs that have spanned generations.Countless spiteful matches over

Pies’ double blow for arch rival clash; Cats coaches split amid strong push to axe veteran: AFL Rd 8 Team Tips

With two months of footy behind us, some big names are finally on the way back.But a tricky Anzac Round has resulted in some major selection dilemmas and fitnes