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AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” I hope this message finds you well and you are enjoying the 2025 season as we reach the halfway mark. It’s been a year of surprises, milestones, and ongoing challenges—and the AFL Fans Association (AFLFA) remains committed to ensuring that your […]

AFL Fans Association President’s 2025 Mid-Season Message


AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL has listened to fans, confirming that the 2025 Grand Final will once again be held in the traditional 2.30pm timeslot. AFL Fans Association President Ron Issko welcomed the decision and thanked the AFL Commission and CEO Andrew Dillon for […]

AFL Fans Celebrate Retention of Day Grand Final


AFL Fans Association welcomes Chris Henderson as Patron and with four new committee members now has national representation AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL Fans Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Henderson as Patron, joining esteemed Patrons Susan Alberti AC, Jason Ball […]

Chris Henderson as Patron



AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL Fans Association is concerned at the incident last night at the Collingwood v Carlton game where two men were arrested allegedly having guns in their possession. Ron Issko, President of the AFLFA, said, " We are awaiting an explanation […]

Security at games is critical for everyone


AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” “It’s hard to fathom that in season 2025, there is no Free to Air (FTA) footy on Saturday in Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern Territory and only some FTA footy in the other states”, said Ron Issko, President of the AFL […]

Free to Air (FTA) footy on Saturday


AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” I hope this message finds you well as we reflect on an incredibly even AFL season and congratulate the Brisbane Lions Football Club on becoming the Premiers for 2024. From fifth place to winning the flag, Brisbane’s journey was one of resilience, […]

President’s End of Season Message



AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL’s most passionate supporters have been celebrated in the 2024 AFL Fans Association Awards, marking the 10th year of these honours. The winners are: • Fan of the Year: "Swoop" Luke – Collingwood Football Club • Supporter Group of the […]

AFL Fans recognised for their passion and dedication


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AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL Fans Association is thrilled to announce that former AFL player Che Cockatoo-Collins has joined as a Patron, alongside esteemed Patrons Susan Alberti AC and Jason Ball. Che first made his mark as a talented 19-year-old debuting in 1994 with […]

Indigenous ex-player becomes an AFLFA Patron.


AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL Fans Association supports a totally inclusive environment where everyone can feel safe and welcomed. We will not tolerate any form of homophobic, racist, sexist or gender-based derogatory language, such as that witnessed on social media towards an AFLW player […]

AFL Fans Association Supports a Totally Inclusive Environment



AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL has responded to fans by preserving the 2:30pm day Grand Final for this year. AFL Fans Association President Ron Issko expressed gratitude to the AFL for honouring the fans' desire for a traditional 2:30pm start time for the 2024 […]

AFL preserves the 2:30pm Grand Final in response to the ...



AFL CEO Andrew Dillon announced yesterday that 1,000 more tickets will be allocated to competing club members for the 2024 AFL Grand Final. The increase takes competing club member allocation to 35,000 (17,500 per club), with the extra 1,000 member tickets in 2024 coming from AFL corporate and premium hospitality allocations. […]

Thank You Andrew – More Please!!!