AFL Politics
AFL House, the Commission, fixturing, broadcast deals, expansion, the salary cap and the power plays that shape the game.
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The Quiet Architect: A Boardroom Giant Steps Away From the Game
A look at the retiring AFL club administrator's legacy of five premierships and what his departure means for AFL governance…
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Fixture Fortunes: Rating All 18 Clubs’ Road to 2027
Peter Calloway rates the 2027 AFL fixture difficulty for all 18 clubs, weighing travel, bye timing and opponent strength in…
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Tasmania’s Quiet Recruiting Coup Says More Than Any Press Release
Tasmania's AFL club is quietly building depth through former AFL talent signings, a sign of genuine list-building ambition. Peter Calloway…
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Tasmania’s Fox Call Is About More Than One Bad Night
Peter Calloway examines the Devils VFL culture reset after Robbie Fox's axing, and what it reveals about Tasmania's AFL club-building…
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Dreamtime Shake-Up: What Fixture Reform Really Signals
Peter Calloway examines the reported Dreamtime fixture changes and what they reveal about AFL fixturing, broadcast priorities and interstate opportunity.
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Tasmania’s First Captain Falls Before the Club Even Kicks Off
Robbie Fox's axing as the Tasmania Devils' inaugural VFL captain raises hard questions about governance, culture and scrutiny at a…
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The Fine Print Behind Gather Round’s Early Release
Why the 2027 Gather Round fixture was released early, and what South Australia's contractual say over the AFL fixture means…
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Round 1 Tinkering Again: Fans Deserve Better Than This
Peter Calloway examines the AFL Round 1 fixture controversy and why the AFL Fans Association is frustrated with the competition's…
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Hobart’s Stadium Bill: A Builder Named, A Number Still Missing
Hobart stadium cost remains unclear even as a builder is confirmed. Peter Calloway examines what the delay says about AFL…
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List Changes 2027: The Quiet Revolution Reshaping the AFL
A full breakdown of AFL list changes 2027, analysing how trade and free agency has reshaped every club's list heading…
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