When the AFL opened the issue of expansion it was very clear who the front runners were for the next set of licenses. But…
When the AFL opened the issue of expansion it was very clear who the front runners were for the next set of licenses. But…
Kevin Sheedy can sometimes be a divisive figure in sporting circles. Not everyone agrees with everything he has to say. But no-one could ever…
AFL chief Andrew Demetriou has stated that if a 19th team was introduced into the AFL, it would very likely be based in Tasmania.…
The AFL takes a lot of pride in its status as the most entrenched of the football codes. But with the major drafts over…
The AFL hope their first overseas game for premiership points, in New Zealand next year, paves the way for matches around the world. And…
With the GWS Giants having finally made their AFL debut while the Gold Coast Titans are on the verge of collapse, talk of rugby…
After years of waiting and patient preparation, the time had come. Saturday was the day of destiny, when the Greater Western Sydney Giants took…
Australian Rules Football is considered by many of its followers to be the national sport of Australia. Currently, however, this could not be further…
On Friday night, the launch of Foxtel’s Fox Footy Channel will herald the start of a strategic three-prong attack for AFL and TV ratings…
As the finals series rapidly approaches, it appears that we lack many sides of real quality to contest this year's premiership decider. And the…
As the finals series rapidly approaches, it appears that we lack many sides of real quality to contest this year's premiership decider. And the…
As the finals series rapidly approaches, it appears that we lack many sides of real quality to contest this year's premiership decider. And the…
The new Greater Western Sydney co-captains spent some time with Aussie cricket legend Steve Waugh after the captaincy announcement this morning, and let's hope…
The new Greater Western Sydney co-captains spent some time with Aussie cricket legend Steve Waugh after the captaincy announcement this morning, and let's hope…
The new Greater Western Sydney co-captains spent some time with Aussie cricket legend Steve Waugh after the captaincy announcement this morning, and let's hope…
There has been a lot of discussion of the merits of the AFL's expansion into Sydney's west - rugby league's heartland. Many have quoted…
In 2005, AFL chief Andrew Demetriou foreshadowed the arrival of a new team in Sydney. Much vitriol was hurled at the AFL Commission for…
The gap between rich and poor in the AFL has never been greater. In 2011, the chasm in quality and resources between the powerhouses…
“To think that a club – because it has only 35,000 or 40,000 members should be relocated – is just not sniffing reality.” So…
I was propelled to write this article in light of AFL legend Dermott Brereton's recent comments, where he seemingly fired a broadside at the…
If you follow me on Twitter, you will know that this is something that I have brought up a few times and I am…
We’ve now, by accident, got the perfect opportunity to sort out the iniquities in the AFL’s annual fixture lottery – 18 teams! Michael DiFabrizio…
Western Sydney is the latest location to be verified by the AFL as a new expansion market. But where will the AFL go next?…
Its always a big occasion when a city the size of greater Sydney with a population of over five million introduces a new professional…
Its always a big occasion when a city the size of greater Sydney with a population of over five million introduces a new professional…
Its always a big occasion when a city the size of greater Sydney with a population of over five million introduces a new professional…
[caption id="attachment_49918" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Callan Ward and Rhys Palmer pose after the GWS press conference to announce the new player signings for the Greater…
[caption id="attachment_49918" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Callan Ward and Rhys Palmer pose after the GWS press conference to announce the new player signings for the Greater…
[caption id="attachment_49918" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Callan Ward and Rhys Palmer pose after the GWS press conference to announce the new player signings for the Greater…
Forget the Pacific Islands, the AFL is looking at China as one of its biggest targets for international growth of the sport. Yesterday the…
Melbourne, Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs have no one else to blame than themselves for the fact they have each lost a talented young…
Andrew Crighton, New Zealand's captain for the AFL's upcoming International Cup, is hopeful the competition's next expansion move will be across the Tasman Sea.…
[caption id="attachment_48190" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Gary Ablett signs autographs for fans during the opening of Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast."][/caption] This wasn’t the season for the…
A slanging match involving three of the AFL's highest-profile club presidents has erupted over the league's plan to narrow the spending gap between rich…
A slanging match involving three of the AFL's highest-profile club presidents has erupted over the league's plan to narrow the spending gap between rich…
When the AFL opened the issue of expansion it was very clear who the front runners were for the next set of licenses. But…
2013
I agree Scott. The AFL bid modelled by Saul Eslake was viable. At the time (and I’m sure it would be the same if a simil…(more)