From our cricket heroes making history to emerging and already established track athletes firing and dominant displays in the NRL and AFL, it was a big year of sport in Australia.
Christmas is approaching and the holiday season is here. So everyone should have their wish list for Santa written and ready.
A detailed analysis of club books reveals that it is far from a level playing field in the state of Victoria. From pokies revenue to AFL distributions, this is the financial state of play of the 10 Victorian clubs.
Most teams can afford one defender who doesn’t play on anyone and has the job of distributing the ball, but not two. It’s time Collingwood unlocked the talent they recruited Dan Houston for.
Melbourne University is the latest women’s Aussie Rules club fighting for survival, but it is hoping intervention from an AFL executive can turn the club’s fortunes around. .
Already the longest serving coach in Geelong history, Chris Scott's new deal with the club will put him in the company of some of the AFL's greatest ever mentors.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but time is short for clubs to get their requests in to Santa. As the first phase of the summer training slog comes to a close, here’s what your team should wish for this Christmas.
Rory Lobb has bolted into the WA State of Origin team and is looking forward to a battle with Bulldogs teammate Sam Darcy.
The Blues’ football department consulted their players before inviting Hollands, who had been cut from the list, to return and compete for his position.
AFL premiership defender Brandon Starcevich is set to play his first match since his grand final head knock when he lines up for Western Australia in the State Of Origin clash with Victoria.
Richmond Grand Final hero Marlion Pickett has avoided jail “by a knife edge” after he admitted to helping friends launder almost $300,000 of stolen money during a relapse into drug use.
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett receives a suspended prison term for possessing and dealing with proceeds of crime, in what a judge calls a "line-ball decision".
Andy McGrath will lead Essendon into the future after being announced as the club’s new captain as part of a revamped seven-man leadership group.
Ex-Swan Colin O’Riordan will lead Sydney’s women’s program as the first Irish senior coach in AFL/AFLW history.
Convicted rapist Tom Silvagni has been jailed for six years and two months over the “insidious” sexual abuse of a young woman at his parents’ home almost two years ago.
Convicted rapist Tom Silvagni has been jailed for six years and two months over the “insidious” sexual abuse of a young woman at his parents’ home almost two years ago.
Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo is stepping down from the role after three years to return to South Australia, while the Bombers announced Andrew McGrath as Zach Merrett’s replacement as skipper.
Craig Vozzo has quit as Essendon chief executive after three years in the role to continue an overhaul at the top at Tullamarine.
Collingwood has re-signed premiership boss Craig McRae on what’s believed to be one of footy’s most lucrative coaching contracts.
Craig McRae, who was due to come out of contract at the end of next year, has re-committed to the club to coach through until the end of 2028.
Two women whose fathers both became AFL household names now hope to forge their own paths to greatness after being snapped up by Queensland teams.
New president Andrew Welsh was one of the board members who had to seek re-election at the Bombers’ board table.
Hawthorn surprises AFLW draftee Maya Dear with a brown and gold reveal.
Richmond takes Olivia Wolmarans with the top pick in the AFLW draft, as the Suns complete a stunning raid.
Known as the family club, Hawthorn took a punt on a basketballer/netballer who has deep ties to the brown and gold.
Richmond has taken Olivia Wolmarans with the No.1 pick in the AFLW Draft in a surprise twist, while Gold Coast has bolstered its list with eight Academy selections including several top prospects.
Gold Coast pulled off a big coup in October when Sunny Lappin — one of this year’s top AFLW draft prospects and one of the most articular and impressive young players you’ll ever meet — nominated the Suns as an academy selection for the national draft.
Highly respected former AFL coach Ken Hinkley will join the world-class Fox Footy commentary team in 2026.
The AFLW trade period has come and gone and now the AFLW draft takes centre stage.
Hello and welcome to the 2025 Fox Footy AFLW Phantom Draft!.
From minutes before deciding to rape a friend of his girlfriend, Tom Silvagni began to weave a series of lies and deceptions in an ill-fated effort to avoid taking accountability.
Priya Bowering has the whole Tasmanian town of Lauderdale behind her ahead of Monday night’s AFLW draft.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is impressing early in Suns pre-season training.
Carlton great Stephen Silvagni has vowed to “stand firmly behind” his convicted rapist son after a court was told he’d be jailed next week.
While it was known that the Saints have received additional millions of dollars from the AFL, financial statements give a frank accounting assessment of the club’s reliance on the league to remain solvent as a company and meet the club’s debts.
It’s the heart-wrenching photo that personifies Ava Usher’s distress at the toughest time in her life – and how much she’s grown in 18 months.
South Australia's top cop has taken on an extra role, joining the Adelaide Football Club's board of directors.
Georja Davies was destined for the big stage.
The youngest son of AFL heavyweight Stephen Silvagni, and brother of current St Kilda player Jack Silvagni, can now be unmasked as a convicted rapist.
Nalu and Mizuki Brothwell are like two peas in a pod and now both are on the verge of realising their dreams of becoming AFLW players.
A Collingwood employee hands in his resignation following an incident on an interstate trip that required an investigation by the club.
AFL Draft heartbreak story Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves looks set to play his footy at Subiaco in 2026, as he continues to chase his AFL dream.
Collingwood has confirmed the resignation of a staff member following an incident that occurred during a recent club community camp in the Northern Territory.
The junior staffer was found to have behaved inappropriately towards another person at a hotel in Alice Springs.
Brisbane Lions superstar Lachie Neale reveals the England cricket team did snub them during their time off from the Ashes.
It was the tough, intimidating footy initiation that set Chloe Bown up for the most ridiculously impressive draft campaign and likely top-three draft selection.
Western Bulldogs legend and Fox Footy favourite Brad Johnson has revealed he is on the mend after a serious cancer scare during the 2025 footy season.
Errol Gulden is back stronger than ever after his 2025 season was ruined by an ankle injury, and he is delighted with what he’s seeing from key forward Charlie Curnow.
The AFL has sent a seven-page memo to clubs, outlining a raft of proposed changes for season 2026, including one as a result of the actions of the Cats star.
The AFLW trade period finished on Wednesday with some premiership-winning stars switching clubs, and a former No.1 pick having to re-enter the draft after her move to the rampant Roos fell through.
North Melbourne have been unable to trade for Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner but the two-time defending AFLW premiers are still confident they'll secure the former number one draft pick.
Two of the biggest modern-day AFL stars headline the latest additions to Victoria’s 2026 Origin squad, which has now expanded to 21.
The AFL has proposed multiple changes to its regulations for the 2026 season including the ability to suspend players for stomach punches.
Geelong has announced Mick Stinear as their new AFLW coach, just weeks after his departure from Melbourne.
Essendon champion Dyson Heppell is headed to Collingwood in a development role in Craig McRae’s team.
SA Police have arrested a 31-year-old man after he allegedly sent five threatening messages on social media to a Crows player, who the ABC understands is Izak Rankine.
AFLW draft prospect Scarlett Johnson is firming as this year’s Pick 1 favourite, with Richmond strongly considering taking the Northern Knights star with the first selection next week.
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury’s hopes of recovering an alleged $3 million from his former business partner in court have taken a major hit.
Footy is just 78 days away - not that we’re counting, or anything.
That and other questions answered now that the $1.13 billion stadium project has passed Tasmania's parliament.
Tasmania's AFL licence is now unconditional and they are celebrating.
The Tasmania Devils CEO says the club will likely play in the AFL from existing venues for a year longer than expected, while awaiting construction of the Macquarie Point stadium.
The Blues made the brutal call on Kerryn Peterson, leaving her with a decision on whether to try and continue her career.
Chloe Baker-West was told she couldn’t do it.
When it comes to the Macquarie Point stadium in Tasmania, there is clearly something deeper at play than seats, concrete and a roof. You simply couldn't vote for it otherwise, writes Chris Rowbottom.
After years of public debate, controversial plans for Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart have passed Tasmania’s upper house.
A $1.13 billion stadium on the edge of the Hobart CBD has been approved by Tasmania's upper house, satisfying a key condition for the state's AFL licence.
After years of divisive debate, Hobart’s controversial stadium looks set to pass parliament. Ellen Coulter reports from Hobart. .
Richmond have sacked their AFLW coach and head of football after a review led by ex-Carlton footy boss Brad Lloyd.
Richmond has dismissed AFLW coach Ryan Ferguson following a “comprehensive external review” of its women’s program.
Dane Swan wasn’t sure he deserved to be in the Collingwood Hall of Fame. He thinks he bullied the Magpies into it.
Thirteen deals were struck during a frantic final day of the AFLW trade period.
Tasmanian parliament will approve the construction of the $1.13 billion Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart, allowing the Tasmania Devils to become the AFL’s 19th club.
The proposed Macquarie Point stadium – and the AFL’s newest club, the Tasmania Devils – are all but locked in after an historic day on the Apple Isle.
A stadium on Hobart's waterfront has gained enough support to pass parliament, after key independents declared they would support the contentious project — as it happened.
The Adelaide Crows have appointed Ryan Davis as the club’s new women’s senior coach.
Every club hopes to find a draft gem who can improve their fortunes immediately. We have identified which of this year’s draftees could do exactly that.
The Kangaroos' domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a former number one draft pick confirming she wants to head to North.
Key text messages and emails sent by Scott Pendlebury could prove costly in a court feud with his former business partner.
By the end of this week, Tasmania will know whether or not Hobart will have a new AFL stadium. Many Tasmanians are still making up their own minds about whether they support it or not.
North Melbourne pulled off a perfect season and become the first AFLW team to win back-to-back flags with a 40-point win over the Brisbane Lions.
Recruits, senior champions and even Gout Gout were on deck as the Brisbane Lions’ quest to cement another dynasty well and truly launched.
If Tasmania’s upper house doesn’t approve the new, roofed stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart, the Devils may well be dead before they’ve even truly begun. Here’s the state of play heading into this week’s crucial vote.
North Melbourne’s formidable AFLW outfit looks set to somehow find an extra gear, with yet another elite talent requesting a trade to join the powerhouse.
The long-running debate over whether an AFL stadium should be built on Hobart's waterfront is reaching an end, as the parliamentary vote takes place this week.
After a year of drama, injury and disappointment, Essendon face their second contested board vote in two years. President Andrew Welsh is one of two board members up for re-election.
For many, the idea of success or failure in sport is very simple — you either win it all, or you’ve wasted the season.
With the self-inflicted pressure of going through the AFLW season undefeated released, North Melbourne had the chance to relax and soak up the adoration of their fans.
Creating history by winning consecutive premierships and completing an unbeaten season is just reward for North Melbourne's boundary-pushing AFLW program.
Supporters of Tasmania's proposed AFL stadium have gathered on Hobart's parliament lawns on Sunday to show their backing of the controversial build.
North Melbourne veteran Emma Kearney has said she is likely to “go around again” following the Kangaroos’ 40-point AFLW Grand Final victory against the Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park on Saturday night.
During their AFLW premiership celebrations, North Melbourne players make sure to take time for Mia King, who just missed the grand final with a knee injury.
Since its inception, the stadium project has divided the Hobart community in a tug of war between development and preservation of its historic waterfront. In just days, the door will shut forever on one side of the debate.
When North Melbourne lost to Melbourne in 2023, veteran star Emma Kearney called for a harder edge. Her teammates answered the call.
North Melbourne proves to be ground breakers and history makers as it extend its match-winning streak to 27 games in a comprehensive win over Brisbane. .
North Melbourne have done the remarkable, going through the entire 2025 season without dropping a game to win their second straight flag. Follow along for all the reaction.
Kate Shierlaw was gifted a goal after Shannon Campbell conceded a rapid-fire 100-metre penalty — first for pushing after the mark, then for failing to clear the protected area.
New Fremantle recruit Mason Cox has taken a subtle swipe at his former club after he was sensationally axed by Collingwood in October.
9news Melbourne captures fans and players arriving for the AFLW grand final.
