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The AFL Fans Association was pleased to have two guests join our September Committee meeting:  Andrew Bassat, President of the St Kilda Football Club and co-founder of Seek, the number one job-seeking portal. Simon Madden, former Essendon Football Club premiership player, Norm Smith medallist, board member, hall of famer and […]

Andrew Bassat and Simon Madden speak to the AFL Fans ...

AFL’s most devoted fans have been recognised with the 2023 AFL Fans Association Awards, in the 9th year of the awards. The winners are: AFL Fans Association President Ron Issko says, “Both winners are extremely deserving and exemplify the dedication of AFL fans all over Australia. The quality of nominations […]

2023 – AFL fans recognised for their passion and dedication

It’s time for an urgent overhaul of the AFL’s score review system following an error in the dying minutes of the Adelaide v Sydney game, the AFL Fans Association says. The call follows a shot for goal by Adelaide’s Ben Keays, which the goal umpire said had hit the post […]

It’s time to overhaul the ARC Score Review System: AFLFA

Dear AFL Fans Association Member, I hope this message finds you well and that you've been enjoying the fantastic footy season we've had so far. As we reach the mid-season mark, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the highlights and challenges we've experienced to date. […]

Mid-Season President’s Message to Members

AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL has listened to fans by maintaining the day Grand Final for this year. AFL Fans Association president Ron Issko thanked the AFL for recognising the fans' wishes for a traditional 2.30 pm start for the 2023 Grand Final. “Polls have long […]

AFL recognises fans’ wishes with a Day Grand Final

Congratulations to Jess for winning the 2022 Geelong Premiership Poster signed by club legend Joel Selwood. Jess secretly entered the competition on behalf of her stepfather Russell, a lifelong one-eyed Cats fan. As Russell lives interstate, Jess was on Facetime with him when Ron, the President of the AFL Fans Association, presented […]

Winner of the 2022 Limited Edition Signed Geelong Premiership Poster 

AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The most recent AFL Fans Association Fans’ Survey showed that 73% of fans want a daytime Grand Final starting at 2.30 pm. Importantly this is not just a Victorian fans preference, it's the preference of fans across Australia. AFL Fans Association […]

Surveys and polls consistently show that 3 in 4 fans ...

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