Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Greg Swann

Comedian Josh Thomas Says Bailey Smith Mad Monday Post Was Not ‘Homophobic’

“We’ve got to stop calling people that aren’t homophobic, homophobic. It widens the divide and alienates people.”

Pedestrian.tv

Geelong Cats Apologise For Bailey Smith’s ‘Homophobic’ Stunt, Scrap Future Mad Mondays

"We will take this moment to further educate our people on expectations and club and community standards.”

Pedestrian.tv

We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans

Geelong have apologised for any offence caused by their off-the-mark Mad Monday celebrations, declaring future events won't continue in their current format.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up

The centre bounce and substitute have been scrapped in a shake-up of AFL rules, as league officials flag more changes ahead of the 2026 season.

AAP

AFL confirms struggling club's assistance package

The AFL has settled on an assistance package to help battling West Coast's bid to become a competitive team again.

AAP

Fagan's journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory

Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat.

AAP

AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting

The Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to umpires having access to statistics.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule

AFL football performance boss Greg Swann is set to recommend a 'last disposal' rule to the AFL Commission but coaches aren't sure the change is necessary.

AAP

From the Pocket: five areas where Greg Swann can make his mark on the AFL

Swann is phlegmatic, he’s a pragmatist and (so far) he’s refreshingly free of weasel corporate-speak

The Guardian - AU

Lyon wants 'pure' first round in AFL draft overhaul

St Kilda have renewed calls on the AFL to dial back benefits to clubs with father-son and academy talent lined up in the first round of the national draft.

AAP

'No more Naitanuis': Bombers coach fears for AFL rucks

Essendon coach Brad Scott has urged the AFL to scrap the sub, arguing the rule is impacting how rucks are used by clubs and within the game.

AAP

AFL footy boss weighs in on Eagles priority pick debate

West Coast appear no closer to receiving a priority draft pick from the AFL despite being headed for the wooden spoon in a one-win season.

AAP

New AFL footy boss flags gameplay change this season

New AFL football boss Greg Swann has outlined his plans to speed up the flow of matches this season, rather than waiting for next year to implement changes.

AAP

AFL's illicit drugs code remains work in progress

The AFL's revised illicit drugs policy will be the responsibility of Laura Kane, whose football operations portfolio has been split in two.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Lions boss to join 'mothership' in AFL shake-up

A renowned administrator of AFL clubs is joining the league's headquarters as part of an executive reshuffle.

AAP

Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions' AFL leaders

Richmond's former premiership-winning captain Trent Cotchin will work with Brisbane's leaders in a new off-field role as the beaten grand finalists hunt a flag.

The Guardian - AU

Plan for 20,000-seat stadium to temporarily replace Gabba kicks off Queensland funding row

Labor announces it will commit $46m towards $137m cost of upgrading Ekka showgrounds

AAP

AFL urged to deny academy tweaks from 'whingeing Vics'

Greg Swann, CEO of the Brisbane Lions, has called on the AFL to stand firm despite unhappy Victorian clubs pitching for changes to northern academies.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The New Daily

‘Enough is enough’: Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron racially abused as AFL investigation widens

Brisbane's Charlie Cameron is the latest AFL target of racial abuse as an investigation widens to include clubs angered by vilification.

AAP

Lions take aim at AFLW GF venue critics

Brighton Homes Arena has come in for some criticism over its new playing surface but the Brisbane Lions believe they have the best AFLW venue in the country.

AAP

Tribunal clears Lions' Berry for prelim

An AFL tribunal has dismissed Jarrod Berry's one-match suspension and freed him to play for Brisbane in Friday's preliminary final against Geelong.

ABC News

Brisbane Lions' AFL finals win over Richmond hailed as one of the greatest, thanks to 'Superman' Lachie Neale

If the Lions' two-point win over Richmond was one of the greatest AFL finals ever, Lachie Neale's performance will have to go down in the annals as one of the best individual efforts.

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.