Braeden Campbell helps Sydney to AFL finals victory 24 hours after grandfather’s death

Braeden Campbell helps Sydney to AFL finals victory 24 hours after grandfather’s death

Braeden Campbell has played through the grief of losing his grandfather to help the Sydney Swans secure a home AFL preliminary final. The Swans came from behind to defeat the GWS Giants on Saturday, with several players standing up in an incredible fourth quarter but none deserved more plaudits than Campbell. The 22-year-old started as … Read more

‘Concerning’ scenes as Geelong veteran Gary Rohan suddenly faces uncertain future

‘Concerning’ scenes as Geelong veteran Gary Rohan suddenly faces uncertain future

Geelong veteran Gary Rohan is suddenly facing an uncertain future after he was ruled out of his club’s VFL semi-final clash with Southport. Rohan lasted less than a quarter of the game in his bid to return to the senior team that has just made it to the AFL preliminary finals. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more

Hawthorn win elimination final with divisive home ground advantage: ‘Not fair’

Hawthorn win elimination final with divisive home ground advantage: ‘Not fair’

A record crowd packed into the MCG to watch Hawthorn advance to the semi-finals at the expense of the Western Bulldogs, but did the Hawks have an unfair advantage? The Hawks will travel interstate for a knock-out semi-final against Port Adelaide next week after running the Bulldogs ragged in the 14.15 (99) to 9.8 (62) … Read more

Nick Watson cramps during celebrations after Hawthorn’s elimination final win over Western Bulldogs

Nick Watson cramps during celebrations after Hawthorn’s elimination final win over Western Bulldogs

Nick ‘The Wizard’ Watson put on a spell with four goals in Hawthorn’s electric elimination final win over the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. But even he is not bullet-proof. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Nick Watson cramps during celebration for finals win. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The 2023 No.5 draft … Read more

Melbourne president Kate Roffey stands down in wake of club’s Christian Petracca saga

Melbourne president Kate Roffey stands down in wake of club’s Christian Petracca saga

Melbourne president Kate Roffey is the first domino to fall in the aftermath of the club’s Christian Petracca saga. The club has confirmed Roffey’s shock exit with immediate effect, with Demons legend Brad Green to take over. Roffey officially took over the presidency in 2021, the same year the club won a drought-breaking premiership. Know … Read more

AFL Grand Final: Ticketek makes major change to system ahead of ticket frenzy

AFL Grand Final: Ticketek makes major change to system ahead of ticket frenzy

As anticipation builds for the AFL Grand Final, Ticketek is gearing up for what is expected to be an unprecedented demand. With sales set to open soon, the ticketing giant has released essential tips to help fans maximise their chances of securing seats at the MCG. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Footy finals fever. Know the … Read more

AFL teams: Sam De Koning and Todd Marshall left out of Port Adelaide-Geelong final

AFL teams: Sam De Koning and Todd Marshall left out of Port Adelaide-Geelong final

Port Adelaide and Geelong have both made massive selection calls for Thursday night’s blockbuster preliminary final. The Power have left out star forward Todd Marshall, while the Cats have surprisingly not selected premiership duo Sam De Koning and Gary Rohan. Marshall has been a constant in the Power line-up for the past four years and … Read more

Essendon players to attend Bulldogs-Hawks clash in bid to learn how to end 20-year finals drought

Essendon players to attend Bulldogs-Hawks clash in bid to learn how to end 20-year finals drought

A large contingent of Essendon players have agreed to attend the only MCG match during this weekend’s first round of the AFL finals, 7NEWS Melbourne’s Mitch Cleary has revealed. The Bombers’ infamous streak without a finals win reached its 20th anniversary on Wednesday. To mark that milestone date, so to speak, a group of Essendon … Read more

AFL fans rage after Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos nominated for Goal of the Year twice

AFL fans rage after Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos nominated for Goal of the Year twice

AFL fans are blowing up after Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos was nominated for the Goal of the Year award twice. The AFL released the top three goals from the 2024 season with two of Daicos’ goals included, as well as one from West Coast prodigy Harley Reid. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: AFL releases Goal of … Read more

AFL premiership hero Steven May and partner Sachi Dade welcome baby girl into the world

AFL premiership hero Steven May and partner Sachi Dade welcome baby girl into the world

Melbourne premiership defender Steven May and partner Sachi Dade have welcomed their first child into the world. The happy couple shared the safe arrival of daughter Millie on their Instagram pages. Along with a series of photos, May was full of praise for his partner. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today “Welcome … Read more