Australian Rules Football
AFL giant and league rocked by raft of doping bans
Leading AFL Aussie rules football club Essendon is today (Tuesday) reeling from the loss of 12 of its current playing squad after a total of 34 of its past and present players were handed two-year bans for doping as part of one of the biggest scandals to hit Australian sport.
AFL clubs hit out at league’s tax system
Clubs in the AFL Aussie rules competition have expressed their frustration at the lack of transparency associated with the league’s revenue tax.
AFL’s Port Adelaide and NRL’s Panthers partner up
AFL Aussie rules football team Port Adelaide Power and National Rugby League outfit Penrith Panthers have teamed up under an informal collaboration to improve both franchises’ off-field operations.
AFL reports rise in revenues
The Australian Football League (AFL) Aussie rules competition has recorded revenues of A$458m ($313/$356) last year - an increase of A$12m on the previous 12 months.
AFL working towards International Rules game in New York – report
The Australian Football League (AFL) is keen to expand its International Rules venture with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) to New York, with a trial game potentially taking place in the US city later this year.
AFL considering US expansion for International Rules series
The Australian Football League (AFL) has said it is considering expanding its International Rules series venture with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) into the US.
Above and Beyond
In addition to constructing a premium sports venue, the Perth Stadium, Rob Ridley finds out how the Western Australian government is creating a sports precinct to enhance the Aussie rules gameday experience.
Plans unveiled for major stadium development in Perth
The winning design for a new 60,000-seat stadium to anchor the Perth Stadium and Sports Precinct project was unveiled today (Thursday), with construction expected to begin by the end of the year.
AFL to scrap Sunday night games
The Australian Football League (AFL) is to scrap Sunday night matches due to low attendances at the Aussie rules games, according to chief executive Gillon McLachlan.
McLachlan confirmed as new AFL CEO
Gillon McLachlan has been named as the new chief executive of the Australian Football League (AFL), the governing body of Aussie rules.
AFL confirms impressive financial results
The Australian Football League generated record revenue of Aus$446m (€291m/$400m) and more than doubled its net profit in 2013, according to the top Aussie rules competition’s annual report.
AFL chief to stand down
Andrew Demetriou announced this (Monday) morning that he will stand down as chief executive of the Australian Football League, the top Aussie rules competition, at the end of the 2014 season.
Viagogo partners with AFL teams
Ticket marketplace viagogo has agreed a three-year deal to become the official ticket marketplace of Australian Football League (AFL) clubs Collingwood and Richmond.
AFL coaches to speak at Leaders in Performance
Australian Football League (AFL) coaches Kevin Sheedy and Alastair Clarkson have joined the list of speakers at this year’s Leaders in Performance event.
Man City in talks to buy A-League franchise
English Premier League (EPL) club Manchester City is reportedly considering buying Australian football side Western Sydney Wanderers.
AFL’s Melbourne names Glen Bartlett president
Australian Football League (AFL) financially-struggling side Melbourne Football Club has appointed Glen Bartlett as its new president.
Brisbane Lions set for new training venue
Australian Football League (AFL) team The Brisbane Lions have revealed a new elite training and administration facility has been approved by the government.
Australia taps into Korean market for Asian Cup
Australia’s 2015 Asian Cup local organising committee (LOC) has joined forces with A-League football clubs to host Korean-themed events at matches in 2013-14 in a bid to promote the tournament.