Tag: AFL


  • Who wants what? Every coach’s New Year’s resolution for 2026

    Who wants what? Every coach’s New Year’s resolution for 2026

    Heading into 2026: a fresh start for AFL coaches The new AFL season always brings renewed ambition, and 2026 is no exception. With the calendar turning, coaches across the league are plotting resolutions aimed at turning improvement into results. From tightening defence to accelerating player development, here’s a snapshot of what some of the game’s…

  • Who wants what? Every AFL coach’s New Year’s resolution for 2026

    Who wants what? Every AFL coach’s New Year’s resolution for 2026

    Introduction: a fresh start for AFL coaches With 2026 on the horizon, AFL clubs are plotting a different course after a year of learning, margins, and moments that could have tipped the balance. Coaches rarely reveal their long-term plans, but insiders and analysts often spotlight where each coach needs to improve to push teams toward…

  • Who Wants What? Every AFL Coach’s New Year’s Resolution for 2026

    Who Wants What? Every AFL Coach’s New Year’s Resolution for 2026

    Introduction: A fresh start for AFL coaching in 2026 A new year is a chance for AFL coaches to reset, refine, and rethink their approach ahead of the 2026 season. With teams aiming to build on recent progress and close gaps to the ladder leaders, the resolutions coming out of club belts are a mix…

  • Travball Emerges, Athletics Surges: Brisbane’s Golden Year in Australia’s 2025 Sporting Moments

    Travball Emerges, Athletics Surges: Brisbane’s Golden Year in Australia’s 2025 Sporting Moments

    Introduction: A Year of Unlikely Breakthroughs Australia’s 2025 sporting calendar will be remembered for bold shifts and breakout stars. From a new ball game capturing the imagination to record-breaking feats in athletics and unforgettable Brisbane triumphs, the year stitched together a narrative of resilience, innovation, and national pride. This is a retrospective on the moments…

  • Jumper Numbers 2026: Family Legacies Continue Across AFL Clubs

    Jumper Numbers 2026: Family Legacies Continue Across AFL Clubs

    H2: The 2026 season brings more than just fresh talent and new strategies. It also marks a renewed tradition of jumper numbers that carry history, expectations, and a sense of continuity for clubs across the competition. With the arrival of promising recruits and the departure of familiar stars, clubs have begun confirming updated guernsey numbers…

  • Every AFL Club’s New Jumper Numbers: Heritage, Handoffs and the 2026 Season

    Every AFL Club’s New Jumper Numbers: Heritage, Handoffs and the 2026 Season

    New Numbers, New Eras: The 2026 AFL Guernsey Shake-Up The countdown to the 2026 AFL season isn’t just about fresh recruits and strategic resets; it’s also about the numbers on the back of the jumpers. As clubs unveil their updated guernsey numbers, fans are offered a glimpse into how legacy is preserved while new chapters…

  • Every club’s new jumper numbers: Iconic handovers, family legacies continue

    Every club’s new jumper numbers: Iconic handovers, family legacies continue

    New era, familiar numbers: how jumper changes reflect club culture As clubs prepare for the 2026 AFL season, the revelation of updated jumper numbers signals more than a simple wardrobe change. It marks the convergence of fresh talent with enduring club legacies. With new recruits arriving and seasoned stars moving on, fans are weighing up…

  • Adelaide Crows Coach Matthew Nicks Extends Contract Through 2027 for Stability and Growth

    Adelaide Crows Coach Matthew Nicks Extends Contract Through 2027 for Stability and Growth

    Introduction: A Commitment to Stability The Adelaide Crows have reinforced their coaching line-up by extending head coach Matthew Nicks’ contract to the end of the 2027 season. The extension brings added continuity to a program that has emphasized development, culture, and long-term planning. Nicks, who took the helm in 2020, will now lead the club…

  • Bailey Humphrey Opens Up on Shock Trade Interest: Family, Not Club, Fueled The Move Talk

    Bailey Humphrey Opens Up on Shock Trade Interest: Family, Not Club, Fueled The Move Talk

    Bailey Humphrey Unpacks the Real Reason Behind Trade Interest In a candid reflection on his AFL trade period, Bailey Humphrey has gone public about what really sparked his discussions about a move away from the Gold Coast Suns. The young forward and midfielder explained that his considerations had little to do with discontent within the…

  • Bailey Humphrey Opens Up on Why He Felt A Shock AFL Trade Was Possible

    Bailey Humphrey Opens Up on Why He Felt A Shock AFL Trade Was Possible

    Bailey Humphrey’s candid revelation about the trade talks In a revealing discussion that has captivated AFL fans and analysts alike, Bailey Humphrey opened up about why he considered exploring a shock move away from the Gold Coast Suns. The young forward, who has been a central figure in the club’s 2023-24 narratives, stressed that the…