Australian football

TCL Electronics adds AFL to growing sponsorship portfolio

Australian football’s AFL has brought in Chinese television and consumer electronics manufacturer TCL Electronics as the league’s official TV and…

Seven Network nets strong audiences for AFL opening round

The opening round of Australian football’s AFL season delivered strong audiences for domestic rightsholder Seven Network as more than 4.4…

Landmark class action suit filed against AFL over concussions

A landmark lawsuit has been filed against the Australian Football League (AFL) by former players who claim to have suffered…

Fanatics makes first move in Australian sports with AFL

Australian rules football’s AFL has agreed an exclusive 10-year retail and merchandising partnership with Fanatics, marking the digital sports platform…

AFL pledges $242m investment into Tasmania as expansion side debate continues

Australian state Tasmania’s bid to establish an expansion team in the Australian Football League (AFL) has been given a boost…

McLachlan to officially depart as AFL chief in 2023

Gillon McLachlan, the outgoing chief executive of Australian rules football’s AFL, has confirmed he will leave his role with the league…

AFL reaches in-principle deal to establish Tasmanian expansion side

Australian state Tasmania’s bid to establish an expansion team in the Australian Football League (AFL) has taken another step forward…

Coca-Cola ends AFL partnership after more than 30 years

Australian rule football’s AFL has confirmed that soft drinks giant Coca-Cola ended its long-standing relationship with the sports league when…

Foxtel and Seven finalize AFL renewals in record A$4.5bn deal

Australian rules football’s AFL has secured the “biggest sports broadcast rights deal in Australian history” after extending with pay-television operator…

McLachlan to step down as AFL chief after eight-season tenure

Gillon McLachlan, the chief executive of Australian rules football’s AFL, has today (April 12) announced that he will step down…