# AFL **URL:** \ **Category:** Spy Lounge\ **Created:** [March 3, 2025, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163 "2025-03-03T07:24:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 57
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1139 "2026-01-21T11:48:13Z")
> **[AFL boss heads to India as League continues global push](https://www.afl.com.au/news/1461370/afl-ceo-andrew-dillon-to-meet-executives-in-india-as-league-continues-global-push)** > > AFL executives will meet with a range of sports commissioners and business leaders in India ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1140 "2026-01-22T04:53:12Z")
[Xander McGuire](https://x.com/XanderMcGuire7) [@XanderMcGuire7](https://x.com/XanderMcGuire7) > Hawthorn has announced that Jai Newcombe will be the co-captain of the Hawks in 2026 - alongside James Sicily. > > Newcombe has fast become one of the best big game players in the AFL - a fitting honour for the 24 year old taken in the 2021 mid-season draft. > **[Sicily and Newcombe appointed as Hawthorn co-captains](https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1946088/sicily-and-newcombe-appointed-as-hawthorn-co-captains)** > > It's a historic day for the Club! ---
**Author:** ![BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bigvic/32/209954_2.png) [@BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BigVic)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1141 "2026-01-22T20:24:52Z")
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse as with 1906 and 1966 In 1906 Carlton won its first VFL flag and in 1966 St Kilda won its first, and only VFL flag to date. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1142 "2026-01-23T03:44:46Z")
Patrick Cripps and Marcus Bontempelli will skipper WA and Victoria respectively in the State of Origin match on February 14. > **[Vic, WA skippers named as Origin countdown continues](https://www.afl.com.au/news/1461374)** > > The captains for the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin game have been revealed ---
**Author:** ![BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bigvic/32/209954_2.png) [@BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BigVic)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1143 "2026-01-23T05:01:07Z")
A year of the fire horse also means big changes - The centre-bounce is scrapped - Final 10 system introduced - Introduction of a wildcard round, effectively extending the finals and giving the top 6 teams a bye in the first week with 7-10 in a wildcard round ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1144 "2026-01-25T03:31:39Z")
> **[Sydney Swans player knocked unconscious outside eastern suburbs bar](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-swans-player-knocked-unconscious-at-new-hemmes-venue-20260125-p5nwtr.html)** > > Taylor Adams was taken to hospital for treatment after being punched in the face in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Saturday night. ---
**Author:** ![MelbTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/melbtv/32/190136_2.png) [@MelbTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/MelbTV)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1145 "2026-01-25T06:25:55Z")
Why did a member find the above post funny? ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/David)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1146 "2026-01-25T06:27:36Z")
@Daniel_Del_Borrello ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1147 "2026-01-28T11:11:50Z")
2018 Brownlow medallist and Collingwood premiership player Tom Mitchell announced his retirement today. > **[Brownlow Medallist calls time on stellar AFL career](https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/01/28/afl-2026-tom-mitchell-retirement-brownlow-medallist-instagram-announcement)** > > Have yourself a career, Tom Mitchell! ---
**Author:** ![BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bigvic/32/209954_2.png) [@BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BigVic)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1148 "2026-02-01T12:29:19Z")
2009: Rafael Nadal defeated Fernando Verdasco in an epic semi in 5hr and 14min on Friday, January 30 and then wins his first Australian Open title by defeating Roger Federer in the final on Sunday, February 1 Geelong won the premiership that year, vs St Kilda, on September 26 2026: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in an epic semi in 5hr and 27min on Friday, January 30 and then wins his first Australian Open title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday, February 1 Geelong to win premiership, on September 26 2008: Geelong lost Grand Final vs Hawthorn on September 27 2025: Geelong lost Grand Final vs Brisbane on September 27 ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1149 "2026-02-03T11:35:42Z")
> **[Crows list boss to fill key role at the AFL](https://www.afl.com.au/news/1462780/adelaide-crows-list-boss-justin-reid-to-replace-ned-guy-as-afl-player-movement-manager)** > > Justin Reid will take on a new position at AFL House * * * WA have finalised their squad for next week’s State of Origin against Victoria, with Brandon Starcevich ruled out due to injury. > **[New Eagle ruled out of Origin as WA locks in final squad](https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/afl-origin-west-coast-eagles-recruit-brandon-starcevich-withdrawn-from-wa-squad-as-final-team-gets-locked-in-c-21514119)** > > WA have confirmed their final squad for next weekend’s AFL Origin showpiece - but West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich has had to withdraw. SEE THE FINAL WA LINE-UP HERE ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1150 "2026-02-04T06:50:15Z")
> Both Origin squads are now finalised. > > The winner will be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [pic.twitter.com/km9SE4JkYv](https://t.co/km9SE4JkYv) > > — 7AFL (@7AFL) [February 4, 2026](https://twitter.com/7AFL/status/2018842899941855396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/e/b/d/ebd4ef1ef53a068659ac94445a32cd1b4dfe2ae8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MichaelPower](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/michaelpower/32/499507_2.png) [@MichaelPower](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/MichaelPower)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1151 "2026-02-08T05:51:54Z")
hey all, starting off the tipping comp a little early to include the Origin! if you want to join in, feel free! 🙂 > [@2026 AFL Tipping](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/2026-afl-tipping/30477): > > Welcome to MediaSpy’s 2026 AFL Tipping Competition! Figured I’d start things off a little early to include the State of Origin! smiley Rules: Submit your tips prior to the first bounce of each match (polls should lock automatically upon the commencement of each match) In the event of a draw, or cancelled match, all tipsters who submitted their tips in time will be awarded one point. Have fun! smiley Polls will be posted shortly after he final siren of the last game of the previo… ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1152 "2026-02-08T07:49:55Z")
Jeremy Cameron has been ruled out of this Saturday’s Origin clash, and has been replaced by Ben King. > **[Superstar OUT of Origin as Cats fears linger; Demons’ horror pre-season gets...](https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2026-josh-weddle-hawthorn-contract-talks-begin-after-10m-essendon-offer-zac-bailey-deal-chris-fagans-warning-st-kilda-cash-splash/news-story/b49ecfdfea69d3cdfdd01b477d497f65)** > > Superstar OUT of Origin as Cats fears linger; Demons’ horror pre-season gets worse — AFL Latest ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1153 "2026-02-08T20:19:13Z")
Every weekday from today, Bob Murphy will give his predicted ladder to every AFL team from 1st to 18th for this season, on ABC Melbourne breakfast. He will do this in random order. So far this morning, Bob said Geelong (who lost last year’s grand final) would finish 9th, because the average age of the club’s top eight players is over 30. Tuesday 10/2 Richmond: 14th (“young team, don’t score enough”) Wednesday 11/2 Port Adelaide: 13th Thursday 12/2 Hawthorn: 5th Friday 13/2 Gold Coast: 3rd Monday 16/2 West Coast: 17th (“irrelevant, forgotten”) Tuesday 17/2 Essendon: 12th (Bob is feeling optimistic and says the Bombers need to put their best team on the field) Wednesday 18/2 Melbourne: 16th Thursday 19/2 Brisbane Lions: 2nd (they are No.1 in clearance and marks) Friday 20/2 GWS: 11th Monday 23/2 Fremantle: 4th Tuesday 24/2 St Kilda: 8th Wednesday 25/2 North Melbourne: 15th Thursday 26/2 Carlton: 18th Friday 27/2 Adelaide: 7th Thursday 5/3 Sydney: 1st, Western Bulldogs 6th, Collingwood 10th ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1154 "2026-02-10T04:12:44Z")
The AFL revealed yesterday that the best player from WA and Victoria at Saturday’s Origin match would receive the Graham Moss Medal and the E.J. Whitten Medal respectively. Kim Farmer, daughter of the late Graham Farmer, would present the Graham “Polly” Farmer Cup to the winning team captain. > **[AFL confirms medal and trophy appointments for 2026 AAMI AFL Origin](https://www.afl.com.au/news/1464307)** > > The AFL has confirmed the medal and trophy presenters for the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match between Western Australia and Victoria * * * Essendon has appointed its current vice president Tim Roberts as the new CEO, replacing Craig Vozzo. > **[Essendon announce CEO successor as Bombers retain Vozzo in new role](https://au.sports.yahoo.com/essendon-announce-ceo-successor-bombers-020929830.html)** > > Craig Vozzo stood aside in December as the club's chief executive, but despite moving to Adelaide, he has remained with the club in a different position. ---
**Author:** ![BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bigvic/32/209954_2.png) [@BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BigVic)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1155 "2026-02-10T06:07:48Z")
2014 Seahawks won Super Bowl 2014 Hawthorn won the premiership; Alastair Clarkson became a triple-premiership coach 2026 Seahawks won Super Bowl ---
**Author:** ![Avatar5991](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/avatar5991/32/310969_2.png) [@Avatar5991](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Avatar5991)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1156 "2026-02-10T06:32:57Z")
If the Brisbane Lions do win this year’s flag, Chris Fagan will become the second coach (after Damien Hardwick) to win a third flag since leaving Hawthorn. But Fagan would be the first to achieve a hat-trick in as many years (Hardwick’s three flags came in a four year period, 2017-20, with 2018 the outlier - but even then, an ex-assistant of Alastair Clarkson’s, Adam Simpson, won that year’s flag with West Coast). ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1157 "2026-02-12T13:23:37Z")
Bootmaker Blundstone (former naming rights sponsor of Bellerive Oval) has become the inaugural major partner of Tasmania Devils following a seven-year deal expiring in 2032. > **[Tasmania Devils Secure Blundstone as Landmark Foundation Principal Partner -...](https://ministryofsport.com/tasmania-devils-secure-blundstone-as-landmark-foundation-principal-partner/)** > > Tasmania Devils sign Blundstone as inaugural Foundation Partner, securing a landmark seven-year guernsey and community deal. Also last week, Virgin Australia had extended its sponsorship of the AFL until 2030. [https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/newsroom/2026/2/virgin-australia-and-afl-kick-off-major-new-partnership/](https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/newsroom/2026/2/virgin-australia-and-afl-kick-off-major-new-partnership/) ---
**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/afl/27163/1158 "2026-02-12T13:58:31Z")
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