Tom Highmore’s unconventional journey to the AFL is one of persistence, perseverance and determination. First nominating for the draft in 2016, Highmore was overlooked, and then overlooked again, and again, and then again. A product of the GIANTS Academy Program…
Canberra’s Jack Steele will join Jarryn Geary as co-captain of the St Kilda Football Club in 2021. The All Australian joins esteemed clubman Geary at the helm of a seven-man leadership group, with Tim Membrey appointed vice-captain alongside Wagga Wagga’s Dougal…
Registrations for the 2021 Paul Kelly Cup are now open! Named in honour of Sydney Swans legend and New South Wales footballer Paul Kelly, the Paul Kelly Cup is the premier primary school AFL competition in NSW and the ACT.…
In recent years the AFL’s Rookie Draft has become an avenue for clubs to give discarded players another chance or to downgrade players from the primary list. But the Sydney Swans have proven there is still value in going to…
The AFL has today announced the fixture for Round 3 of the 2021 NAB AFL Women’s Competition. The GIANTS will return to Blacktown International SportsPark when they clash with the Gold Coast SUNS on Saturday afternoon. Ticketing In 2021, all AFLW matches…
Essendon has invited Murray Bushrangers prospect Charlie Byrne to trial for a spot on its list as part of the AFL’s Supplementary Selection Period. Byrne, a product of the Murray Bushrangers, is a classy half-back or outside midfielder who was part…
The AFL has officially launched the inaugural 2021 AFLW Pride Round this week for Round Two of the 2021 NAB AFLW competition. As part of the dedicated round, all AFL Umpires will wear rainbow-coloured sweatbands, while Goal Umpires will exchange…
The AFL has announced the 2021 East Coast Reserves season is set to begin on Saturday April 17, which will see state league men’s footy return to Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales after a 2020 season affected by COVID-19.…
Originally published on AFL.com.au Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney remains confident of lining up in the Swans’ round one clash as he continues a “slow but steady” recovery from his shattering ankle injury last season. Heeney’s 2020 was ended after…
The AFL announced earlier this month that the 2021 AAMI Community Series will consist of just one match to limit travel and issues with border restrictions ahead of the AFL’s opening round. The revised pre-season fixture will see the GIANTS…
