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An Adelaide work-horse and a Sydney fan who moved states to be closer to her team have been named AFL Fans Association male and female Fan of the Year for 2016. Robert Smith was a standout nomination with numerous fellow fans pointing out his dedication and the hard work he […]

2016 AFLFA Fan Awards

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2016 AFL Fans Association Player Awards – as voted by fans Best Player Patrick Dangerfield, Geelong (47.6 per cent), Marcus Bontempelli, Bulldogs (15), Rory Sloane, Adelaide (13.6) Best Defender Alex Rance, Richmond (38.4 per cent), Heath Shaw, GWS (24.3), Daniel Talia, Adelaide (11.3 per cent). Best Forward Eddie Betts, Adelaide […]

2016 AFLFA Player Awards

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25 September 2016 Most Bulldogs members will miss their team’s first Grand Final since 1961 while anyone with the cash can buy AFL corporate packages costing up to $2640, the AFL Fans Association says. Each competing Grand Final team only gets 15,000 tickets allocated by the AFL for its members, […]

Dogs’ dilemma highlights unfair Grand Final ticket system

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10 August 2016 Michael Clayton, a member of Victoria University’s College of Sport and Exercise Science, has provided the AFLFA with his views on how he believes striking should be dealt with by the MRP.  Here are his thoughts: One Punch and You’re Out By Michael Clayton Over recent months there […]

One punch and you’re out!

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The AFL has announced it is preparing the 2017 draw and has asked clubs to submit fixture requests. AFL.com.au has reported that the consultation process will involve clubs, broadcast partners, players and venues. While “fan engagement” will be considered as part of the process, AFL Fans Association president Gerry Eeman […]

Fans should be consulted on 2017 fixture

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Some AFL clubs are doing well to engage fans with bonus deals and cheap memberships and game tickets, the AFL Fans Association said today. An AFLFA survey found Richmond and Brisbane have the cheapest junior memberships at just $45, while Essendon has the cheapest adult 11 game home membership at […]

Some clubs kicking goals with fan engagement

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Most fans have given the AFL’s new “golden score” to decide a Grand Final a big thumbs down. The AFL yesterday scrapped Grand Final draws and says if scores are level after the final siren, two five-minute “halves” with time-on will be played. “If the scores are still tied at […]

Grand Final “Golden Score” misses the point

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Their teams are mortal enemies, but Collingwood’s Jeff “Joffa” Corfe and Richmond’s Brett “Trout” Beattie will join forces tomorrow to urge fans to sign the AFL Fans Association’s Grand Final ticket petition. Joffa and Trout will join volunteers on the path between Richmond station and the MCG from about 5.30pm […]

Joffa and Trout to join Collingwood-Richmond MCG petition signing

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An AFL Fans Association review of ticket prices has found some have more than doubled since 2013. Variable pricing In 2013 before variable pricing, which started in 2014, the dearest MCG reserved seat was $48. It is now $70 for some games, up 46 per cent, and in some cases […]

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Essendon fans face a bleak 2016 following the suspension of 34 past and present players, the AFL Fans Association says. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) this morning revealed it had upheld the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appeal. The Essendon players involved have been suspended for the 2016 season. […]

Essendon fans set for a tough year