AFL great Nick Riewoldt has a big issue with what he views as a major “inconsistency” around umpires and the way they officiate the game. Riewoldt is unhappy with a get-out clause umpires seemingly have at their disposal when making decisions on players who are time-wasting. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Collingwood give away bizarre free … Read more
COMMENT Halfway through another AFL season and as always, the relentless evolution of the game throws up a few changing themes and trends. Clubs and players will attempt to get ahead of the curve. Some will succeed, most will fail. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Sydney with only one loss and … Read more
Melbourne’s superstar captain Max Gawn has shared his thoughts on who the AFL should track down for its grand final entertainment showpiece, calling out five “realistic options” in order of 5-1. The decision is always a hot topic, and the AFL has come up trumps over the past two seasons with veteran rockers KISS lighting … Read more
Collingwood are in damage control amid a disastrous injury crisis, with Scott Pendlebury a surprise addition to their growing AFL injury list. 7NEWS can reveal the former Magpies skipper had a scan on Monday for a sore bicep/elbow area after an unseen incident against Fremantle on Friday night. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Scott Pendlebury undergoes … Read more
Nathan Buckley has refused to rule out putting his hand up as a candidate to be the inaugural coach of the AFL’s 19th team, the Tasmania Devils. Buckley has not entertained the idea of a return to the coaches’ box since his departure from Collingwood in 2021, despite regular speculation around vacant jobs since then. … Read more
Jack Ginnivan is enjoying the freedom he has been afforded to play with as a Hawthorn forward, especially compared with the “very structured” system at his old AFL club, Collingwood. Ginnivan was a revelation in his second year at the Magpies in 2022, kicking 40 goals to help lift his side from second bottom on … Read more
The AFL has been called out by a disgruntled fan after appearing to manipulate sections of the crowd for Hawthorn’s clash with Brisbane on Sunday. A crowd of 29,664 people were there to see the Hawks upset the Lions at Marvel Stadium, which can hold as many as 54,000 people at capacity. That means the … Read more
Rival AFL coaches Michael Voss and Damien Hardwick both had the umpiring department squarely in their sights in the aftermath of Carlton’s clash with Gold Coast on Saturday. On the stroke of three-quarter time, the Blues had won just three free kicks for the game — 10 fewer than the Suns at the same stage. … Read more
Star defender Isaac Quaynor has come clean on the ball he claimed he touched during the tense final quarter of the thrilling draw between Collingwood and Fremantle. There was drama aplenty during the game as Fremantle came back from the dead to level the scores. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Isaac Quaynor appeals for goal review … Read more
Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce fought back tears after dedicating a crucial goal during his side’s epic draw with Collingwood to late former teammate Cam McCarthy. Pearce kicked an unlikely late goal as the Dockers launched a frenetic fightback to post a thrilling 75-75 AFL draw with the Magpies at Optus Stadium on Friday night. WATCH … Read more
