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On the Monday after the Cats Premiership, Gerard Whateley on SEN mentioned that he had a chance encounter with a Cats fan, Robyn, in the local IGA when they were both buying up the newspapers to savour all the photos and articles from the Grand Final victory. Robyn explained to Gerard that […]

Robyn’s story about Ethan and Geelong

Sarah Black (https://www.womens.afl/news/116911) MELBOURNE has broken through for its maiden AFLW premiership, shaking off a slow start and underdog status to beat Brisbane by four points at Brighton Homes Arena. It's sweet relief for beloved Dees skipper Daisy Pearce, winning her first AFLW premiership in what could be her final […]

Dee-licious: Daisy gets her flag as Demons stun Lions

AFL Fans Association President Cheryl Critchley has stepped down after nine years with the voluntary group. Cheryl was an original committee member when the organisation was formed in late 2013 and spent six years as Vice President and two as President. “Helping to establish and run the AFL Fans Association […]

President steps down after nine seasons with the AFLFA.

Loyal club members should be recognised with more Grand Final tickets, the AFL Fans Association says. With the Grand Final back at the MCG for the first time since 2019, each competing club – Geelong and Sydney – will receive 17,000 tickets for its members, which the AFLFA says is […]

Competing club members deserve more Grand Final tickets

Some of the AFL’s most devoted fans have been recognised with 2022 AFL Fans Association awards, including one who runs his club’s supporter group while undergoing cancer treatment. The winners are: Fan of the Year: Peter Kauschke, Adelaide Crows Supporter Group of the Year: Albury Wodonga Saints AFL Fans Association […]

AFL fans recognised for their passion and dedication

The AFL has rewarded loyal fans by returning the Grand Final to their preferred afternoon timeslot. Polls consistently show that most fans want a day game. The latest AFLFA Twitter poll drew 1054 responses with 79.9 per cent preferring afternoon, 17.3 per cent twilight and 2.8 per cent night. AFL […]

AFL recognises fan loyalty with a day Grand Final

Footy fans have appealed to the AFL Commission to return the Grand Final to its popular daytime slot after AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said on Friday that no decision had been made. This followed a report by Channel 7’s Tom Browne last Wednesday that the AFL Commission was likely to […]

Fans ask the AFL to reward their loyalty with a ...

AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” AFL fans have thanked AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan for his significant contribution to football following his announcement that he will stand down at the end of the 2022 season. AFL Fans Association president Cheryl Critchley says the job of AFL CEO […]

Fans thank Gillon McLachlan for his service as AFL CEO

AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” Footballer and diversity campaigner Jason Ball has accepted the role of AFL Fans Association patron. He joins former Western Bulldogs vice president and AFLW champion Susan Alberti AC. A long-term Collingwood member, Jason is a passionate LGBTIQ+ and mental health advocate. […]

Diversity leader Jason Ball becomes AFLFA patron

AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” Leading umpire ‘Razor’ Ray Chamberlain has told a new fan magazine it’s time for AFL players to lead an industry-wide push to improve fan and general support for umpires. Written by fans for fans, 4Quarters kicks off featuring exclusives with Chamberlain […]

‘Razor’ Ray opens up in exclusive with new AFLFA fan ...

AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” Footy fans are looking forward to a more ‘normal’ 2022 men’s season and the AFL Fans Association is urging as many as possible to attend games and support their teams when Round 1 starts this week. The AFL has organised a […]

Fans look forward to more ‘normal’ 2022 AFL season

Late in 2021, the AFL Fans Association approached all AFL clubs to ask how they had handled their membership situation throughout the pandemic. Below are their responses, which outline how they have dealt with fans experiencing hardship, and any incentives/compensation available for those who were not able to make full […]

AFL clubs outline their pandemic responses