AFL legend Gary Ablett Jr has praised his wife Jordan for orchestrating “the best” surprise early Christmas present. Ablett shared a photo of his backyard that now features a half-court basketball court. What makes the present even more special is Jordan somehow managed to keep it a secret from her husband during their house renovations. … Read more
Could Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli make a shock comeback to the AFL? The 34-year-old has sent tongues wagging with a cryptic comment on Instagram. Responding to a Hawks fan account that posted a photo celebrating the four-time premiership player, Rioli left a GIF of basketball legend Kobe Bryant with the words “job’s not finished.” Analysis, … Read more
Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale keeps his receipts. And the gun midfielder isn’t afraid to let his AFL expert commentator David King know about it. Neale, who turned 30 in May, enjoyed one of his best years in the AFL as he won his second Brownlow Medal and the Lions made it all the way to … Read more
In the aftermath of this year’s AFL draft there was a curious chorus of boos from some sections of the media and many a fan. And that fury was sparked by the draft bounty of the league’s most modest and unsuccessful club, Gold Coast (every team in the competition has played in a grand final … Read more
Collingwood are pinning their faith on Sam Wright to lead the Magpies on a merry dance up the ladder after appointing the former North Melbourne utility as their new AFLW coach. The Magpies have been on the lookout for a new coach since parting ways with Steve Symonds in November. Symonds led Collingwood to finals … Read more
Retired premiership captains Joel Selwood and Erin Phillips will join the AFL’s football operations department next year under new GM of footy Laura Kane. The pair will specifically focus on the on-field football product and player engagement in what will be part-time roles. The appointments continue a shakeup of the AFL’s football department under Kane, … Read more
The annual AFL Season Guide is ready for release, but one obvious detail has left Collingwood fans in meltdown. AFL Record produces the yearly publication that includes a recap of the 2023 season as well as everything you need to know about next year. With detailed player profiles, unique stats from every club, every draft … Read more
Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley will return home with a piece of sporting memorabilia after meeting up with NBA superstar Steph Curry. Ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ blockbuster clash with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, Curry took time out from his famous pre-game warm-up to share a chat with Dunkley. The pair exchanged words … Read more
Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy has been cleared to resume his AFL career following an examination by the league’s concussion panel. Murphy, 24, sustained his most recent concussion during the Magpies’ grand final win over the Brisbane Lions in September. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Murphy concussed during grand final. Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, … Read more
Channel 7 commentator and AFL great Brian Taylor has revealed his car was stolen in a home invasion. Brian, wife Tanya and sons Harrison and Jesse were all asleep at their house in Fitzroy when the brazen robbery took place. Brian and Harrison shared details of the scary incident on their podcast, Life of Brian. … Read more
