Australian Football League

Business & Economics

Think the best footy players earn too much? Here’s why they should be paid more

The pursuit for competitive balance means teams are underpaying AFL’s top players, even those sitting on million-dollar contracts

Health & Medicine

Collingwood’s challenge is everyone’s challenge

Make no mistake, Collingwood Football Club’s challenge to undo systemic racism is everyone’s challenge – together

Arts & Culture

Why we’re not doing better at racism in sport

Collingwood isn’t the only club where racism is part of the culture, but the AFL club’s report highlights the ongoing problems of dismantling racism in Australian sport

Arts & Culture

Footy is back but times have changed

Gambling is now a part of modern football in Australia, but the COVID-19 pause in footy boosterism has given fans a chance to question their relationship with the AFL

Arts & Culture

Not quite in Asia

Australia’s lack of engagement with its Asian neighbours is glaringly obvious in the world of football, but indifference and poor coverage aren’t helping to change attitudes here

Arts & Culture

The Disneyfication of the AFL

Australian Rules football is a grassroots sport, but the AFL’s increasing corporatisation is distancing the game from the fans

Health & Medicine

Football finals and domestic violence

Research shows that instances of domestic violence can spike during big sporting events, and we all need to be more than spectators and call out violent behaviour

Politics & Society

Footy, history and a changing Australia

Aussie Rules has the power to bring people together, but throughout history, it has also reflected the struggle for social change

Health & Medicine

Knee deep in footy injuries

Sports medicine has come a long way from the days of the gnarled trainer with a wet towel and a few choice words of encouragement, with a booming research industry into knee injuries

Arts & Culture

Footy isn’t life or death - it’s more important

Heading into the AFL finals, footy fanaticism can leave many bemused, but for diehard fans the highs and lows of following a team brings belonging and meaning