The AFL New Zealand Awards are poised to commemorate the return to a full schedule in 2023, which witnessed the resurgence of Youth and Academy Programmes along with the international schedule. The nominees for the AFL New Zealand Senior Players of the Year must have engaged in New Zealand Programmes and demonstrated excellence within their […]
The AFL New Zealand Awards are poised to celebrate the return to a full schedule in 2023, where we witnessed the revival of Youth and Academy Programmes as well as the international schedule. The U19’s Player of the Year award is bestowed upon an individual who has participated in AFL New Zealand Pathways and has […]
The AFL New Zealand Awards are poised to celebrate the return to a full schedule in 2023, where we witnessed the revival of Youth and Academy Programmes as well as the international schedule. The Youth Player of the Year awards are bestowed upon individuals who have actively engaged in AFL New Zealand Pathways and have […]
The AFL New Zealand Awards are poised to commemorate the resurgence of a complete schedule in 2023, which witnessed the revival of Youth and Academy Programmes alongside the international calendar. Throughout the upcoming week, Nominations for each category will be revealed, with all accolades scheduled for announcement on Friday the 12th of April. To be […]
The Western Crows have kept their premiership hopes alive, beating the Saints with a solid second half performance and getting their first win of the season. The last game in Christchurch for the season, saw a classic match between the two rivals. With the season on the line, the Crows started strong, kicking the first […]
The Western Ravens have continued their streak of strong performances around the park to beat the Stars. The Western Ravens delivered a strong first up performance against the Southern Stars in the season opener, where the Ravens came out on top. The Stars however have steadily been improving and looked strong as the two sides […]
New Zealander Mykelti Lefau will make his AFL debut this Sunday for Richmond in their Round 2 match against Port Adelaide after being named on the interchange The 25-year-old was elevated from Richmond’s VFL program last month as a Supplementary Selection Period selection. He also played in in the Clubs Community Series match against Collingwood […]
Get ready for the clash of the titans as the NZ Falcons and the NZ All Stars gear up for an epic face-off on April 21st, 2024, at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. This game follows the success of last year’s match and promises to be even more electrifying with the NZ All Stars featuring […]
The Giants have stormed home against the Crows to take a commanding lead on the competition Ladder at the halfway mark. Both teams started the game strong, neither team able to gain an edge on the other. A constant back and forward from attack to defence ensued, the Crows applied pressure early but were unable […]
AFL New Zealand is proud to present the AFLNZ Academy Footy Frenzy, taking place at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland from April 13th to 15th. This unique weekend isn’t just for seasoned players; it’s an opportunity for aspiring athletes eager to delve into the world of AFL or simply to become better athlete. The event […]
The Western Ravens have taken a commanding lead on the ladder after a big win against the Central Shakers. The opening quarter saw the Ravens mount a forward pressure attack from the start, with the midfield working tirelessly to deliver the ball inside 50 where it would stay until they scored, kicking 3 goals to […]
The Locker Room Sports Bar is the destination to visit when you’re in Queenstown and looking to watch the AFL. The sports bar’s manager Romain is an AFL fan himself and states it is the most requested sport by patrons at the venue. Situated conveniently in the heart of Queenstown, The Locker Room Sports Bar […]
After a whirlwind four-game opening round, the AFL is back in full swing, ready for a fresh season. Following the results of the first round, the race to be crowned premiers in 2024 is on. The Swans surprised Melbourne in the season opener, while Carlton staged an incredible comeback, overcoming a 46-point deficit to snatch […]
Keep up to date with the latest AFL New Zealand Premiership Stats with the leading goal kickers and best attacking/defensive teams updated weekly. The Ravens hold their spot on top of the goal scoring ladder after their bye, and Lachie McBride sky rockets to a comfortable lead at the top of the men’s goal scoring […]
The Southern Saints have claimed their first win of the season in some wet and wild conditions, beating the Crows by 17 points. Both teams started strong and although the Saints put pressure on the Crows defense early in the first quarter, the Crows dismantled the pressure well. In his first Premiership game in 2 […]
The Central Shakers have held off a huge wet-weather effort from the Southern Stars to come away with a 15-point win. Under wet and wild conditions, the Southern Stars started hot, with Kaylee Tavendale and Zoe Gullery kicking the Stars’ first goals, and applying scoreboard pressure early in tough conditions. The Shakers answered back with […]
Keep up to date with the latest AFL New Zealand Premiership Stats with the leading goal kickers and best attacking/defensive teams updated weekly. Two Ravens share top of the table for the leading goal kicker with 3 each, while Aaron Laverty form the Giants holds a 1 goal lead above fellow Giant Steph Tabaillou and […]
The Ravens have come away victors with a big score line against the Southern Stars in Christchurch. In a momentous occasion for the Women’s Premiership, with both the first game for the Southern Stars and also the first Women’s Premiership game played outside of Auckland. The game opened with a fiercely competitive opening quarter, with […]
The Central Giants have continued their hot streak from 2023, beating the Southern Saints in the season opener with a massive five goal haul in the final quarter. The opening quarter was a tight contest, with no team able to gain a real edge. Young Saints forward Lachie McBride had a stellar start to the […]
Mykelti Lefau has completed his unique rise to the AFL, signing a rookie deal with Richmond Tigers for the 2024 season on the final day of the pre-season supplementary signing period (SSP). Lefau was one of two players who trained trained with the Tigers over summer, chasing one vacant spot on Richmond’s list. The 23-year […]