Will Ashcroft has won the AFL COACHES ASSOCIATION PLAYER OF THE FINALS ‘GARY AYRES AWARD’ as the best player of this year’s finals series according to the AFL coaches. Full AFL Coaches Association media release in photos.

From a close fought contest … to a Premiership! Congratulations Brisbane Lions Football Club. 📸 7AFL

Mitch Cleary reports there will be songs played after goals in tomorrow’s Grand Final. A recent AFL Fans Association Facebook poll showed 78% of fans across the country and 77% of fans at the M.C.G did not want music played after goals. Fan thoughts? 📸 Tripple M Football

On this day 55 years ago in 1970, the all time record for an Aussie Rukes Crowd was set as 121,696 fans filled the 'G for the VFL Grand Final between Carlton and Collingwood. 📸 Melbourne Cricket Ground (M.C.G.)

The AFL has released the voting panel for the 2025 Norm Smith Medal, presented to the player adjudged best on ground in the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final, will be: Andrew McLeod (Chair) Luke Hodge, Channel Seven Kate McCarthy, Triple M Jack Riewoldt, Fox Footy Adam Simpson, SEN

2025 AFL GF umpires announced. The AFL is pleased to announce the umpiring panel for the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats & the Brisbane Lions at the MCG on Saturday, including two Grand Final debutants. Congratulations to all selected for our footy big day!

Izak Rankine eligibility explained after ‘baffling’ Brownlow Medal detail emerges. The quirk didn’t go unnoticed, and it opens the door to the possibility of an embarrassing loophole situation. What do the fans think? 7news.com.au/sport/afl/iz...

The 2025 AFL Brownlow medallist 🏅with 39 votes is Matt Rowell from the Gold Coast Suns. 📸 Channel 7

Does anyone know who let Dale Thomas attend the 2025 Brownlow medal count wearing Phileas Fogg’s Great Grandfather’s double breasted suit? 😳

Are you all set and ready to get Grand Final tickets? Or have you already secured them? Do you have all the information you need from your club/membership provider about priorities & times to buy? Let us know in the comments any issues to sort/your experience in getting them.

Just over a year ago the Elizabeth Football Club A grade lost by 516 points. In 2025 the EFC Eagles were undefeated and won the Adelaide Footy League Division 7 Grand Final yesterday by 51 points. Congratulations to all involved and enjoy the moment.

Ash Riddell has BROKEN the record for most disposals in an AFLW game. She also features on this list four times! 📸 AFL Women’s

Did you see or were you affected by items thrown from stands or at the MCG game tonight? If so let the MCG know via the Stadium Management Centre on +61 3 9657 8888, the AFL per the link in comments and/or email us at [email protected]. 📸 ABC Sports

Geelong will play Brisbane in next week’s 2025 AFL Grand Finals. The Cats (Geelong) and the Lions (Brisbane or Fitzroy) have never played each other in a V/AFL Grand Final before. 📸 AFL Fans Association

Scott Pendlebury and Patrick Dangerfield continue to move up the all time total finals played list. 📸 AFL

Geelong are into the 2025 AFL Grand Final after defeating Hawthorn by 30 points in front of nearly 100k fans. 📸 7/7+

Close to 50 players have already been cut from AFL lists with more to come. From grand final players to father-sons, nearly 50 AFL careers could be over as clubs wield the axe before the 2026 season. A Tasmanian VFL lifeline looms for a few players. news.com.au/sport/afl/rich…

What do fans think of the following footy saying? Midfielders sell memberships , Forwards get viewership, Backs win premierships?

Breaking news. AFL fan requests trade to another club. facebook.com/share/r/1CyzZL… 📸 Typemedia

Did you have trouble to get tickets to this week’s Preliminary finals?

How was your Preliminary Final ticket buying experience today? Good, bad, frustrating? Let us know so we can provide feedback directly to Andrew Dillon and Ticketek.

South Australian football titan and legal giant Max Basheer, who helped bring SA teams to the AFL during decades of service to the game, has died aged 98. adelaidenow.com.au/subscribe/news… 📸 The Advertiser

The first 14 picks of each round in this year's AFL draft are now settled. Full draft order in photos and picks by club summary in comments. 📸 Zero Hanger zerohanger.com/pyoyy?fbclid=I…

A week ago, we called on airlines to be fair to travelling AFL fans. Virgin Australia, a ‘community partner’ of the AFL announced they will add thousands of extra seats for preliminary finals. Virgin also revealed they paid their former CEO $49.9m. Full stories in comments.

AFL umpire appointments for week two of finals - semi finals - fan information. Uniform colour to be worn by umpires shown in photos. 📸 AFL Umpires Association

What do fans make of this ‘ladder’? Does it show members who show up no matter what, or a greater pool of casual fans that attend from time to time? Or does it matter at all? Is total attendance, total membership & total revenueue to footy more important? 📸 Useless AFL Stats

How is Queensland feeling for it’s first ever AFL finals Q clash? Who will win? Last year’s Premiers the Lions or the Suns after a thrilling victory? Are you going, face painting, preparing banners or having a function before the game or to watch it at home? Let us know!

The NRL has landed a big headline act for their grand final. In confirming the announcement, ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys took the chance to have a dig at his rival code, suggesting they had a “dog act”. www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/pe... 📸 Code Sports

Who remember’s Uncle Doug’s Mayfair hot dogs and commercials from 1986? facebook.com/share/v/16xRZ2… ✅RFCHistorian

The AFL has confirmed the on-sale timings and ticketing information for the two Semi Finals in Week Two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series.

Grand Final ticketing information for AFL direct members and accessible seating (via Collingwood but expect similar from your club).

The AFL is pleased to announce that the 2026 ‘Gather Round ... A Festival of Footy’ will take place from Thursday, 9 April through to Sunday, 12 April, with the fixture to be announced later this year. www.afl.com.au/news/1410202...

The following shall apply in the event of a draw at the end of ordinary time for finals •6 1/2 min break.  •Additional Time period of two x 3 min halves (plus time on) will be played as required, until a result is determined. Full procedures & AFL Media Release in photo.

Thank you to everyone who completed our 2025 fan survey & had a say. The Herald Sun summarised our survey report - see photos & link in comments. We have also provided the report to the AFL for consideration & will meet with them before asking for an official reply.

What do fans think of the AFL’s 2025 Grand Final ticket allocations? Should competing clubs receive a greater proportion of the approx. 100k tickets? If so, what should be reduced? Would you like AFL/Clubs to disclose the type of seats (no, type, location etc) are allocated?

Statement regarding airfare prices fans are being charged. The AFL Fans Association is calling on airlines to reduce inflated airfares for finals matches, which are currently up to four times higher than usual. It’s time to put fans first.

Former West Coast defender Mitch Brown has become the first openly bisexual man in AFL history. Brown described the AFL's culture as a "hyper-masculine", something that made questioning sexuality impossible. abc.net.au/news/2025-08-2…

The AFL has announced the 2025 All Australian squad. Have the AA selectors got it right? 📸 AFL www.afl.com.au/news/1403441...

Congratulations to the Adelaide on securing the Minor Premiership. 📸 Footy on nine.

Adelaide superstar Izak Rankine has been banned four games for directing a homophobic slur at a Collingwood player last Saturday. It means if Adelaide loses its qualifying final but still makes the Grand Final, he would be eligible to return for the decider. Full story in comments. 📸 Fox Footy

Lock yourselves in for round 24 and more. 📸 AFL

One in five footy fans believe attending AFL matches is a worse experience this year & called out loud music, costs and “Americanisation” as their biggest gripes with the game. Have your say in our 2025 annual fan survey surveymonkey.com/r/PTCL85D Full story in photo or comments

Harry Sheezel has a case of leather poisoning after equaling the AFL record for most disposals in a game today against Richmond. Sheezel joined Tom Mitchell as the only players to record 54 touches and 688 metres gained. Full story in comments. 📸 North Melbourne FC.

The 2025 AFL Fans Association annual fan survey is now live. Have your say and help us give fans a stong, independent collective voice on all things footy. Please complete the survey for a chance to win $500. Feel free to share with other fans. www.surveymonkey.com/r/PTCL85D

The AFL has today announced a price freeze on entry-level tickets for all matches across Weeks 1 – 3 of the 2025 Finals Series. Entry-level tickets for the Grand Final will increase on average by 4%. Full AFL press release in photo.

Police are investigating a violent brawl at The Gabba on Saturday night, which left several fans bloodied and bruised. www.news.com.au/sport/afl/cr...

How do you rate the 2025 AFL season as a fan? ?/10 How you enjoy the game overall ?/10 How the game is administered by the AFL ?/10 How your club has supported members/fans Comment on your ratings for each area and other feedback.

Most disposals in V/AFL history. 📸 touchplayon

Have you completed the 2025 AFL Fans Association annual fan survey yet? Have your say and help us give fans a strong, independent collective voice and a chance to win $500. Please share. www.surveymonkey.com/r/PTCL85D