15 December 2021
AFL, Australia, Business
THE AFL is pleased to launch AFLConnect, presented by Virgin Australia – a new leading business platform designed to drive key outcomes and networking opportunities for like-minded brands. AFLConnect is a B2B membership program which marks the coming together of Australian sport’s broadest and most extensive businesses community.
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1 December 2021
AFL, Sports
THE AFL this week wrote to all clubs to advise of the arrangements for the Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP) and the 2022 Mid-Season Rookie Draft (MSRD). Clubs have been advised the SSP will take place from Monday January 10 to Wednesday March …
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26 November 2021
AFL, Carlton Blues, Gold Coast, Gold Coast Suns, Port Adelaide Power, Sports
FORMER Carlton forward Levi Casboult has earned an AFL lifeline with Gold Coast, landing at the Suns during Friday's NAB AFL Rookie Draft, which was dominated by existing AFL players. Casboult, who played 154 games for Carlton across 10 seasons was one of 15 players with AFL experience to be …
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25 November 2021
AFL, Covid-19, Richmond Tigers, Sports
THE AFL advises a club staff member in attendance at the 2021 NAB AFL Draft on Wednesday, November 24 has tested positive to COVID-19. The staff member was present in a club suite at Marvel Stadium prior to attending an official NAB AFL Draft event at the London Tavern in …
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24 November 2021
AFL, Sports, Tasmania
THE AFL has dedicated two of its key executives to work with the Tasmanian government as a decision on a club in the island state looms. All 18 clubs will next year vote on whether Tasmania should have its own team.
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23 November 2021
Adelaide, Adelaide Crows, AFL, Port Adelaide Power, Sports
FINAL nominations for the NAB AFL National Drafts closed on Wednesday, November 17. The AFL subsequently received requests for the acceptance of late nomination requests for Ben Davis (previously listed with the Adelaide Crows) and Sam Mayes (previously listed with Port Adelaide).
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22 November 2021
AFL, Sports, Sydney, Sydney Swans
SYDNEY is trying to push its second round selection up the board ahead of Wednesday night's NAB AFL Draft, says Kinnear Beatson. The Swans' list manager also confirmed to AFL.com.au's Draft Countdown on Monday the club would likely take former No.1 pick …
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19 November 2021
AFL, Covid-19, Sports
CLUBS have been told that no potential draftee has informed the AFL they are not willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are selected at next week's NAB AFL Draft. The AFL last week wrote to all draft nominees about the League's vaccination policy and asked them to inform …
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19 November 2021
AFL, Melbourne, Melbourne Demons, Sports
MELBOURNE fan favourite Aaron vandenBerg has brought an end to his time in the AFL, urging players not to fear retirement and a life outside of the game. Having left the Demons in September to explore opportunities elsewhere,
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8 November 2021
AFL, Essendon Bombers, Sports, Sydney, Sydney Swans
Sydney and Essendon are among the clubs to hit out after the AFL scrapped the dreaded test SYDNEY list manager Kinnear Beatson has questioned the AFL's ban on skinfold testing for potential draftees,
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