Press Releases

Press Release AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL Fans Association has welcomed AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan’s acknowledgement that some fans are feeling intimidated by security at AFL games. Mr McLachlan acknowledged that what has been described as a security ‘over-correction’ followingseveral violent incidents had upset […]

McLachlan’s Acknowledgement

Balance needed in match day security AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL Fans Association condemns the behaviour of fans who started a brawl at Marvel Stadium last night and says there is no place for violence or threatening abuse in the game. But AFL Fans […]

Balance Needed in Match Day Security

Most fans want the AFL Grand Final played in the afternoon AFL FANS ASSOCIATION (AFLFA): “GIVING FOOTY FANS A VOICE” The AFL Fans Association has thanked the AFL for keeping the Grand Final in its afternoon timeslot but expressed disappointment that the possibility of a twilight or night game continues […]

Media Release – Grand Final Time

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Some home and away AFL ticket prices have doubled since ...

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

A Round 23 bye to prevent teams resting half their players has been welcomed by the AFL Fans Association, which says the 2016 AFL draw will please most fans depending on who they support and where they live. All clubs will have a bye after Round 23 after Fremantle and […]

2016 AFL fixture a mixed bag for fans

The first AFL Fans Association Awards recognised a range of people and initiatives that helped make the 2015 season enjoyable for fans, as well as the fans themselves. AFL Fans Association president Gerry Eeman “We are thrilled to announce the winners of our inaugural awards. The highlight is really the […]

Diehards recognised in first AFLFA awards