Rooster one day, feather duster the next?
How do players who receive a Rising Star nomination on debut perform the following week?
Debutants are all around us
Earlier today Essendon announced that Angus Clarke, pick 39 in the 2024 National Draft, will make his debut on Friday night when the Bombers face off against Richmond in the Dreamtime at the ‘G clash.
Mourant’s seven goal haul powers St John’s to victory
The JOC’s recorded their first win of the season, while West Brunswick taste defeat for the first time in 2025.
New ground bounce: Can North defy history to beat the Gold Coast in the Barossa?
An in-depth analysis of how clubs perform in the first game at a new stadium
Division 2 Men’s Season Preview
Read about the ten teams competing for this year’s VAFA Division 2 Men’s title.
Why Patrick Cripps should be happy to see Jacob Mollison tonight
Some umpires appear to have given Cripps a leg up in the Brownlow voting last year – but they weren’t the only ones potentially playing favourites.
How clubs assess injury risk at the AFL draft and why certain players slip down the pecking order
The AFL has an information sharing system in place to make sure young players don't face too many doctors before the draft.
Victorian teams to feature heavily in Thursday night fixtures
Find out which clubs have historically performed better on Thursday nights.
You Win Some, You Lose More (especially if you take Browny's advice)
How one man's efforts to get gambling ads off TV are making a real difference.
18 Clubs, 19 Winners
The umpires might not look at the stats for the Brownlow, but it seems the coaches certainly do when they vote for the best and fairest.
Thrillers and Blowouts
After eight straight seasons of the average AFL margin decreasing, the last four have seen a slight increase.
I can't remember the last time I was here...
Tomorrow's Grand Final will be the first time Sydney have played at the 'G in five months.
2024 Brownlow Medal Wrap Up
Patrick Cripps makes history as he claims his second Brownlow Medal.