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Giants expect ‘worst-case scenario’ for Canberra star

GWS star Tom Green's season is likely over, with the midfield bull in "shock" after suffering a serious knee injury.

Kangaroos consider making play for ‘shattered’ Giant Aleer

North Melbourne could offer a "shattered" Leek Aleer a lifeline after St Kilda dramatically pulled their offer for the GWS defender.

Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Charlie Cameron and Will Ashcroft starred as the Brisbane Lions finished full of running in the grand final against Geelong to claim a second successive flag.

Volunteers gather for charity AFL match of the year

One of Cam Burns’ fondest memories of playing in the Reclink Community Cup was in 2023, when a man living in social housing became involved.

Former Eagle Mitch Brown first AFL player to reveal he is bisexual

Retired West Coast player Mitch Brown is the first AFL player to declare he is bisexual.

Crows star banned four games for homophobic slur

Adelaide's Izak Rankine has been suspended for four games for a homophobic slur, becoming the sixth AFL player banned for the offence in 16 months.

I’ve had a good crack: Ward retires with no regrets

Beloved GWS champion Callan Ward knows he won't be part of the maiden Giants premiership team, but he ends his storied AFL career with no regrets.

Giants want young gun to stay amid Victorian interest

As speculation surrounding GWS defender Leek Aleer's playing future ramps up, coach Adam Kingsley has made it clear he wants the young gun to stay.

EXCLUSIVE: Canberran excited about hometown GWS return

When Emily Pease isn’t on the field with the GWS Giants in the AFLW, she cares for animals at the zoo.

AFL growing in rugby-dominant region

Aussie Rules is on the rise in Canberra and the surrounding region, an area dominated by the rugby union and league.

What’s on in Canberra for June 2025

Wrap yourself with the warmth of being inside by attending an exhibition, dining out (indoors), or head to the National Library of Australia or Canberra Theatre Centre for a range of events.

15 years ago, I urged the AFL to launch a mental health round. Now it’s time for action

The death of former AFL footballer Adam Selwood, less than four months after the death by suicide of his twin Troy, is an unfathomable tragedy for the Selwood family.

Big weekend of sport to commemorate Anzac Day in Canberra

The Anzac Day long weekend in Canberra will be filled with sports clashes across the AFL, NRL and Super Rugby.

AFL to review heated Kingsley-McRae exchange

The AFL will review a verbal exchange between former colleagues Adam Kingsley and Craig McRae on the boundary line during the Giants' win over Collingwood.

Cyclone forces AFL to postpone Queensland season-opener

The AFL has rescheduled two season-opening games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings, which forced other sports, including golf and surfing, to cancel events.

Giants young gun rejects rival’s huge $17m offer to recommit

AFL young gun Finn Callaghan will remain with GWS until at least the end of the 2029 season after resisting offers to return to Victoria.

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