#afl — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #afl, aggregated by home.social.
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Zak Butters informs Port Adelaide he will depart club
By Aaron BryansStar Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters says he has made the decision to return to Victoria, and has requested to leave the Power via free agency.
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Banned Sydney Swans players not welcome at Brownlows as AFL delays inquiry until police probe concludes
By Mike HytnerAFL chief executive Andrew Dillon faces media for first time since players stood down, saying ‘the way we treat women says a lot about who we are’
#SydneySwans #AFL #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #MikeHytner
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Live: AFL boss takes questions on Sydney Swans scandal
By Simon SmaleAFL boss Andrew Dillon will front the press over the league's handling of the Sydney Swans scandal in Melbourne.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/afl-sydney-swans-scandal-andrew-dillon/107070342
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Sydney Swans’ tears flow after AFL football’s week in the sewer | Jonathan Horn
By Jonathan HornThe Swans beat North Melbourne at the SCG, but the result mattered little at the end of a a week that has been a wake-up call for all connected to club
#AFL #SydneySwans #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #JonathanHorn
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'Disappointed' Hird congratulates McVeigh ahead of Bombers coach call
A 'very disappointed' James Hird sends his congratulations to former teammate Mark McVeigh, as the Bombers prepare to unveil their new coach.
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AFL wildcard matches and times confirmed
The AFL has confirmed the times for both wildcard round matches next weekend.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/afl-confirms-date-and-times-for-wildcard-weekend/107069412
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Swans AFLW captain says support 'just unbelievable' as record smashed
By Marnie VinallSydney Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy says support for the team is "just unbelievable" as they smash crowd record.
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Sydney Swans fans turn out to support AFLW team but hundreds walk out before men’s match
By Jack Larkin at the Sydney Cricket GroundSupporters held banners in support of women as others expressed conflicted feelings at SCG double-header
#Australiasport #SydneySwans #AFLW #AFL #Sport #Australianrulesfootball #TheGuardian #JackLarkinattheSydneyCricketGround
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'Mainly to support AFLW': Swans fans descend on SCG amid club scandal
By Marnie VinallSydney Swans fans react to an emotional week, where a scandal continues to engulf the club, as they prepare to watch a historic double-header at the SCG.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/sydney-swans-fans-react-to-week-at-scg-on-sunday/107068462
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Live: Threats of SCG walkouts as Swans men's and women's teams take the field
By Chris De Silva, Michael Doyle, and Marnie VinallSydney's AFLW team takes the field in the first game of a double-header, with some fans threatening to walk out on the following men's game. Follow live.
#Sport #AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #ChrisDeSilva #MichaelDoyle #MarnieVinall
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Sydney Swans fans grapple with scandal ahead of double header
By Jessica RigaSydney Swans fans are grappling with an emotional week of developments ahead of a historic double header, as a scandal continues to engulf the team.
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Pendlebury could miss rest of season with his playing future undecided
Scott Pendlebury's glittering Collingwood career could be over after the AFL/VFL games record holder suffered a hamstring injury.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/collingwood-scott-pendlebury-hamstring-injury/107067306
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Live: Blues take on top-spot Dockers to kick off Saturday footy
By Chris De Silva and Andrew McGarryCarlton and the Dockers kick off a big Saturday of football, with all four games having an impact on the shape of the top 10. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/afl-rd-24-live-carl-fre-mel-wb-geel-rich-adel-gws/107064452
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Third woman who joined Sydney Swans players in Melbourne hotel considers legal action after ‘incredibly traumatic experience’
By Martin PeganSlater and Gordon says client exploring civil claim while continuing to speak with police as they investigate alleged sexual assault
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/22/sydney-swans-afl-women-melbourne-hotel-lawyers-ntwnfb
#AFL #SydneySwans #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #MartinPegan
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Third woman engages lawyer over 'incredibly traumatic' Sydney Swans scandal
A lawyer representing a third woman involved in the Sydney Swans sexual assault scandal says a potential civil lawsuit is being looked at.
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Lions coach 'feels sorry' for Swans as likely finals clash looms
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan describes the Sydney Swans scandal as a "head-scratcher", with the two teams likely to meet in the AFL qualifying final.
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Wildcard woes: Why the Crows are walking a tightrope
By Aaron BryansIf Adelaide beats GWS on Saturday night, it could still face the precarious possibility of being both the first minor premier in the AFL to exit in straight sets and the first ever side to lose a wildcard final.
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The week that blew up the Swans and called out AFL culture
By Jessica HalloranThe Swans scandal is creating a greater conversation around the AFL's handling of allegations of violence against women and its lack of a "no-fault stand-down" policy.
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The women whose ‘diehard’ support of the Sydney Swans has given way to ‘dread’ and a sense of betrayal
By Stephanie ConveryAs AFLW Swans prepare for a highly anticipated double header with the men’s team, lifelong fans wrestle with whether to show their support
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/22/women-support-sydney-swans-betrayal-aflw
#AFL #SydneySwans #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #StephanieConvery
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I was just browsing the #Dogs announced team for Saturday afternoons match versus the #Dees and Bevo has named the #Bont at full forward … lol
I love how Bevo jokingly misdirects with these team announcements … they are mostly not worth the paper they are written on.
I am wiling to bet the Bont starts around the ruck - like normal - and goes no where near full forward for most of the match.
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Live: Lions seeking big win over Pies in battle for third spot
By Andrew McGarryWith the battle for third spot coming down to percentage, Brisbane Lions will have to put their foot down against Collingwood to get a big break over rivals Hawthorn. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/afl-rd-24-live-magpies-lions/107063430
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Live: 'This is a united club': Swans AFLW captain and coach speak to media
By Michael DoyleSydney Swans AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan and captain Lucy McEvoy are speaking to the media amid a scandal related to the men's team which has dominated headlines.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/sydney-swans-aflw-addresss-media-amid-club-scandal/107063448
#AFLWomens #Sport #AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #MichaelDoyle
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Women in Swans scandal suffering 'severe stress and anxiety', lawyer says
Three women at the centre of the Sydney Swans sexual assault scandal are suffering "severe trauma" but are receiving support, their lawyer says.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/sydney-swans-scandal-women-lawyer-speaks/107062612
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Sydney Swans confirm no other club representatives were in Melbourne hotel room
By Mike Hytner and Martin PeganCoach Dean Cox faces media after five players banned for rest of season for breaching club standards
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/21/sydney-swans-incident-coach-apologises-ntwnfb
#AFL #SydneySwans #Australianrulesfootball #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #MikeHytner #MartinPegan
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Live: Swans coach Cox and captain Mills address media amid scandal
By Chris De SilvaSydney Swans coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills address the club's scandal ahead of this weekend's match against North Melbourne.
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Swans' decision a step towards accountability, but misogyny at AFL core
By Kate O'HalloranSwans chairperson Andrew Pridham claims his players have "complete respect for women", but the week's events call for a reckoning with AFL culture.
#AFL #Sport #DomesticViolence #SexualOffences #Women #KateOHalloran
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Live: Saints, Suns kick off Round 24 at Docklands
By Andrew McGarryThe final round in the AFL home-and-away season kicks off with St Kilda hosting Gold Coast at Docklands, with both sides playing for pride. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/afl-rd-24-live-saints-suns/107055120
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Swans sponsors pull support in wake of allegations
A number of Sydney Swans sponsors express alarm and disappointment over the five players linked to a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/sydney-swans-sponsors-suspend-partnerships/107058932