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www.aflfans.org.au The AFL Fans Association is incorporated and exists to give AFL fans a strong, independent collective voice. We are not affiliated with the AFL or clubs but meet with them and others. To become a FREE AFLFA member visit our website.

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 19h

1 City, 2 Codes, 3 Premierships.

Can the AFLW Lionesses make back to back Grand Finals to have a chance of getting the quadrella?

📸 Brisbane Lions

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 2d

The AFL has completed its Extended Audit into TPP and soft cap issues at tge Geelong Football Club.

It has fined the club $77K and imposed other sanctions.

AFL and GFC media statements and details in photos.

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 5d

After missing out on last year’s flag with Brisbane, Oscar McInerney retires as a Lions 2025 AFL Premiership player (and Lions 2017 NEAFL Premiership Player) aged 31, after 165 AFL games.

📸 Footy on Nine

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 5d

Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb and influencer Lexi Mary have tied the knot in an intimate ceremony dubbed the league’s “royal wedding” by adoring fans.

Lexi Mary, 26, and Western Bulldogs player Rory Lobb, 31, shared pictures of Saturday’s wedding.

news.com.au/lifestyle/rela…

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 8d

Should the AFLW have a floating fixture in men’s Grand Final week?

📸 AFL Women’s

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 9d

The AFL has approved 2 changes to the Laws of Australian Football and AFL Regulations which will see the discontinuation of the centre bounce & the removal of the substitute for the 2026 Premiership Season.

What do fans think?

Full AFL media release in photos.

📸 7 AFL

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 10d

What do footy fans think of an AFLW Gather Round in Melbourne around the AFL Grand Final, Parade and events?

www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...

📸 ESPN

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 11d

Will Ashcroft has won the AFL COACHES ASSOCIATION PLAYER OF THE FINALS ‘GARY AYRES AWARD’ as the best player of this year’s finals series according to the AFL coaches.

Full AFL Coaches Association media release in photos.

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 12d

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 13d

From a close fought contest … to a Premiership!

Congratulations Brisbane Lions Football Club.

📸 7AFL

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 14d

Mitch Cleary reports there will be songs played after goals in tomorrow’s Grand Final.

A recent AFL Fans Association Facebook poll showed 78% of fans across the country and 77% of fans at the M.C.G did not want music played after goals.

Fan thoughts?

📸 Tripple M Football

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 14d

On this day 55 years ago in 1970, the all time record for an Aussie Rukes Crowd was set as 121,696 fans filled the 'G for the VFL Grand Final between Carlton and Collingwood.

📸 Melbourne Cricket Ground (M.C.G.)

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 15d

The AFL has released the voting panel for the 2025 Norm Smith Medal, presented to the player adjudged best on ground in the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final, will be:

Andrew McLeod (Chair)
Luke Hodge, Channel Seven
Kate McCarthy, Triple M
Jack Riewoldt, Fox Footy
Adam Simpson, SEN

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 17d

2025 AFL GF umpires announced.

The AFL is pleased to announce the umpiring panel for the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats & the Brisbane Lions at the MCG on Saturday, including two Grand Final debutants.

Congratulations to all selected for our footy big day!

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 17d

Izak Rankine eligibility explained after ‘baffling’ Brownlow Medal detail emerges.

The quirk didn’t go unnoticed, and it opens the door to the possibility of an embarrassing loophole situation.

What do the fans think?

7news.com.au/sport/afl/iz...

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 18d

The 2025 AFL Brownlow medallist 🏅with 39 votes is Matt Rowell from the Gold Coast Suns.

📸 Channel 7

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 18d

Does anyone know who let Dale Thomas attend the 2025 Brownlow medal count wearing Phileas Fogg’s Great Grandfather’s double breasted suit? 😳

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 18d

Are you all set and ready to get Grand Final tickets? Or have you already secured them?

Do you have all the information you need from your club/membership provider about priorities & times to buy?

Let us know in the comments any issues to sort/your experience in getting them.

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 19d

Just over a year ago the Elizabeth Football Club A grade lost by 516 points.

In 2025 the EFC Eagles were undefeated and won the Adelaide Footy League Division 7 Grand Final yesterday by 51 points.

Congratulations to all involved and enjoy the moment.

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 19d

Ash Riddell has BROKEN the record for most disposals in an AFLW game.

She also features on this list four times!

📸 AFL Women’s

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 20d

www.afl.com.au/contact-us?f...

The AFL welcomes your feedback, questions and comments

www.afl.com.au

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 20d

Did you see or were you affected by items thrown from stands or at the MCG game tonight?

If so let the MCG know via the Stadium Management Centre on +61 3 9657 8888, the AFL per the link in comments and/or email us at [email protected].

📸 ABC Sports

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AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 20d

Geelong will play Brisbane in next week’s 2025 AFL Grand Finals.

The Cats (Geelong) and the Lions (Brisbane or Fitzroy) have never played each other in a V/AFL Grand Final before.

📸 AFL Fans Association

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 20d

Scott Pendlebury and Patrick Dangerfield continue to move up the all time total finals played list.

📸 AFL

AFL Fans Association @aflfans.bsky.social · 21d

Geelong are into the 2025 AFL Grand Final after defeating Hawthorn by 30 points in front of nearly 100k fans.

📸 7/7+

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