The AFL has announced it will host an All Stars match to raise funds for the Australian bushfire disaster relief fund. Victoria will play an All Stars team at Marvel Stadium on Friday, February 28. The AFL ($1.35m) – in association with the clubs ($900,000) and AFL Players Association ($250,000) – have committed a $2.5 […]

There’s talk the AFL is strongly considering a State Of Origin match to help with the bushfire fundraising effort. But Sportsday hosts Andrew Gaze and Matt Granland, filling in for Gerard Healy, say there’s a critical factor in making it a success. They say it’s got to be a proper State Of Origin match, whether […]

Lance Franklin is no certainty to play Round 1. The champion forward has undergone surgery on his knee. He won’t resume full training for more than two months. “We’re expecting Lance to resume full training in around 10 weeks, which means he remains a chance to play in round one, but we clearly can’t make […]

Dayne Beams has put his 2010 premiership medal up for auction. The Collingwood star announced on social media on Monday that he’d be trying to raise as much money as possible to help victims of the bushfires. He’s given fans until 5pm on Wednesday to make their bids. It’s already up to $13,000. It comes […]

The AFL has come under fierce scrutiny over a forthcoming mega deal with gambling agency, BetEasy. The Herald Sun reports the AFL is closing in on an $8 million a year deal extending the league’s contract with the betting agency. But some say the league is sending mixed messages, with most clubs doing what they can to sever […]

Champion Richmond defender Alex Rance has shocked the football world by announcing his retirement, effective immediately. The Tigers have confirmed the star has called time to “focus on his family and faith”. Rance, 30, missed most of last season, including the grand final victory, after injuring his knee at the start of the season. A […]