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