Game-changing football technology is to be put to the test this weekend. The AFL will take a significant step into the future on Friday with the introduction of ball-chip or ‘smart-ball technology’. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary says the first trial will be on Friday night. Stream analysis, local footy and the biggest moments … Read more
West Coast have been dealt a horific injury blow with co-captain Oscar Allen sidelined with bone stress in his right knee. Allen had scans on Tuesday after his knee swelled up after Sunday’s 50-point loss to Port Adelaide. The club didn’t officially put a timeframe on the injury, but 7NEWS Perth reporter Ryan Daniels understands … Read more
Hawthorn captain James Sicily will play against Melbourne after his club had his kicking charge downgraded from a ban to a fine at the AFL tribunal. Sicily was facing a one-game suspension for kicking Essendon opponent Andrew McGrath, but the Hawks convinced the tribunal the impact should be low, rather than medium. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
The AFL’s 19th team have officially launched their new team name, jumper and colours, but Tasmania’s entry into the competition could be pushed back due to a little-known clause. They will be known as the Tasmania Devils and the colours will be the traditional myrtle green, primrose yellow and rose red with the jumper featuring … Read more
Western Bulldogs recruit James Harmes has been banned for one match for headbutting Melbourne’s Steven May during Sunday’s match at the MCG. The former teammates clashed early in the last quarter when Harmes was caught holding the ball by Jack Billings. As May came over to let Harmes know about his mistake, the former Demon … Read more
AFL great Brendan Fevola has revealed his family broke down in tears when he told them about his impending Carlton Hall of Fame induction. Fevola will be officially unveiled as the newest member of the Blues’ honour list, along with the late Jack Carney and Neil Chandler, at a ceremony at Crown in Melbourne on … Read more
Coach Luke Beveridge says it’s too early to tell whether Jack Macrae will be called on to face Gold Coast after the experienced midfielder was left out of the Western Bulldogs’ opening loss to Melbourne. Three-time All-Australian Macrae was omitted from Sunday’s 45-point defeat at the MCG after an interrupted pre-season, despite playing two VFL … Read more
Fremantle defender Karl Worner has been concussed in a sickening clash during Sunday’s win over Brisbane. It was the first of a triple blow for the Dockers, who also lost Oscar McDonald and Brennan Cox to injury, but managed to defeat the highly fancied Lions by 23 points. Worner was attempting to take an intercept … Read more
One of the most hyped debuts in recent AFL history ended in disappointment for West Coast’s No.1 draft pick Harley Reid. The 18-year-old, who had countless articles written about him before even playing a senior game, made a bright start but his team were comprehensively outclassed by the Power. Reid had eight disposals and a … Read more
Tasmania Football Club has offered dirt-cheap $10 memberships ahead of its AFL launch event on Monday night. The club will unveil its name — expected to be the Devils — and its logo, jumper and colours as the countdown continues to its inaugural season. The team is expected to debut in the AFL men’s competition … Read more
